The first pursuit-rated hybrid police car will help police catch the bad guys while it helps save taxpayers thousands in fuel costs, not to mention the environment. Ford is launching this dynamic new vehicle as part of its $4.5 billion investment in electric and hybrid vehicles. In the next five years, Ford is introducing 13 new electric vehicles around the world, including F-150 Hybrid, … [Read more...]
Free cookbook from DoubleTree Hotels
Few things beat the smell and taste of a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. It has become the signature welcome greeting at DoubleTree Hotels around the world, the chain is celebrating the opening of its 500th hotel by publishing a FREE cookbook with cookie recipes, and more, to download. Although the original chocolate chip recipe remains a secret, like the recipe for Coca-Cola, … [Read more...]
Best July Fourth fireworks + concerts
The Fourth of July and fireworks displays go together like hot dogs and mustard, kids and ice cream. Here are four of the best places in the United States for Fourth of July celebrations: New York City -- The biggest and best, of course, is the annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, the nation's largest. This year again, the pyrotechnics are from barges parked in the … [Read more...]
Travel like The Great Gatsby
The summer blockbuster movie, The Great Gatsby, is generating lots of buzz along with travel deals with a Gatsby theme. Here's where to get that Gatsby vibe and party like it's 1922 and you are Leonardo de Caprio: St. Petersburg, Florida -- Jay Gatsby would have felt right at home at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club , which invites rebellious couples to rekindle their love affair … [Read more...]
Best holiday lights + festivals in USA
Holiday festivals and displays seem to get bigger and better each year. Of course, the most famous ones are the Rockefeller Center tree and department store windows in New York City, but even small towns are able to transform the Bah Humbug among us into believers. Take the kids, take yourself, to some of the best holiday light shows and festivals in the USA -- Syracuse, New York -- … [Read more...]
Titanic 100th anniversary events, exhibits, festivals around the world
April 15, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, after it struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage between Europe and New York City, and the deaths of 1,517 souls. The Titanic story is being remembered -- we can't say celebrated -- with events and exhibits around the world, including the release of the iconic Titanic film in 3D. Here's some of what else is happening … [Read more...]
Statue of Liberty 125th Birthday and the ongoing French-American connection
The Statue of Liberty has just celebrated her 125th Birthday with an all-day event that included fireworks and a ceremony turning 125 immigrants into U. S. citizens. She may be both the most famous statue in the world, as well as the most famous gift from one nation to another -- from the people of France to the people of the United States. The Statue of Liberty is of particular pride to the … [Read more...]
9/11 tales from the road: where we were on Sept. 11, 2001
Where were you on September 11, 2001? I was in Bermuda, ticketed to fly home to New York on Sunday, September 9th. My plans were changed by a hurricane, which was supposed to rip through the island on Sunday. Bermuda's airport was closed down, hotels removed beach chairs from the beach and taped up glass windows, guests were ordered to stay indoors, etc. I rescheduled my flight home on … [Read more...]
Best Funny and Offbeat New Year’s Eve Celebrations in USA
Everybody agrees that the two top places to ring in a new year are Times Square in New York City and anywhere in Las Vegas. But there are some other interesting, free, even quirky New Year’s Eve celebrations in the USA, from a cheese party in Wisconsin to a pickle party in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Here are some interesting alternatives to spending the evening with a couple of million of … [Read more...]
NYC Gets LEED Certified Green Hotel in Times Square
The brand new InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel is the largest hotel in New York City to achieve LEED certification, as well as the largest new hotel in The Big Apple to open since 2002. The 36-story, 607 room hotel is a shining example of eco-friendly green luxury. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in the view -- which includes Times Square, the Hudson River and Central Park -- and cuts … [Read more...]