green living, smart spending
One of the great pleasures of winter in New York City is ice skating, especially at one of the rinks with a skyline view and those which give discounts to NYC residents. Here are the best places to skate – including for FREE – around my hometown, including prices, hours and rental costs.
All of us have gotten frustrated behind the wheel at some point in our lives, and maybe even acted out by doing something stupid, like giving another driver the finger. These tips will help you avoid aggressive drivers, or become one yourself.
Get the best price for the Vail Resorts Epic Pass for the upcoming season before prices go up on Sept. 1st, to ski/snowboard at more than 50 downhill destinations in the US, Canada and Europe. Prices are up around 6% for all pass types since last season, and will go up again if you wait.
Most visitors to NYC take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, between Lower Manhattan and St. George. This is an invitation to explore more of Staten Island beyond the ferry terminal, including beaches and breweries, museums and historic sites, one of the NYC’s largest parks, great dining and shopping. Staten Island offers something for
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Most European airlines have reduced or dropped transatlantic flights to major cities in the USA and beefing up routes to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Caribbean. It’s in response to a drop-off in tourism due to rising concerns among European travelers about safety and border restrictions, and growing discomfort with new US policies including tariffs and
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It’s a great destination any time of year, including panning for gold, hiking on a glacier, soaking in hot springs, quirky museums and a traditional Athabaskan native village, spotting wildlife and visiting Santa at his North Pole village, all of which I did on a recent visit.
Hershey, Penna., is synonymous with chocolate and with its giant amusement park. But you can avoid expensive, crowded Hershey Park and still have a great time, including special exhibits at the Hershey Auto Museum, a butterfly-filled garden and a 4D experience at Chocolate World. Here’s how to enjoy this popular destination and keep your budget from melting through your fingers like warm chocolate.
The peak summer getaway season is underway, so it’s important your vehicle is ready before you start your family road trip. These common sense car care tips can help prevent costly breakdowns and even accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires and being
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AAA projects a record number of 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year, partly because it includes two weekends instead of
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Many of us are thinking about a warm, beautiful beach somewhere, with sparkling turquoise water and equally sparkling sunsets. But where? And when? These have been voted as best beaches, including Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the the USA.