Five Fun Things to Do with Teens and Tweens in Salt Lake City
Teens and tweens can be tough customers to please on a family vacation. We are back from a week in Salt Lake City where we discovered some fun attractions that appeal to this age set. Salt Lake City...
View ArticlePoint Lookout — Trystworthy?
If you are having an illicit affair, I can think of no better place to meet your lover than Point Lookout on the Palisades Parkway. It’s beautiful, romantic, easily accessible from New York City, yet...
View ArticlePlanning a Trip to Vermont on Points and Miles
We are headed up to southern Vermont this weekend for a family get together. The leaves should be at their peak, and we are looking forward to visiting rural New England. This is an costly trip for us,...
View ArticleKeene Pumpkin Fest a Smashing Success
The “highlight” of our trip to Vermont last weekend was the Pumpkin Festival in Keene, New Hampshire. The community was competing to win the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of...
View ArticleFree Spielberg Films at the National Archives; Plus: Guastavino Vaulting
One of the things I love best about living in Washington is easy access to cultural institutions — museums, embassies, parks, monuments, and libraries — all of which offer a plethora of free...
View ArticleBusting the Myths: New York City at Holiday Time
The holidays are the best time of the year to visit New York. There’s extra energy in the city, and the holiday lights and decorations can be magical. Not to mention the shopping! We visited our...
View ArticleBehind-the-Scenes at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum: The Udvar-Hazy...
I love behind-the-scenes tours at museums and was lucky enough to visit the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility in Silver Hill, Maryland...
View ArticleFamily Days at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
Residents of Washington, DC and visitors alike have access to the vast cultural opportunities of the Smithsonian Institution, most of which are free. Last month, we took part in the first ever open...
View ArticleDiscounted Admission to the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC
With so many free museums in Washington DC, it is easy to overlook those attractions that charge admission. That’s why the International Spy Museum, which has one of the most creative marketing...
View ArticleThe Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
Join the Electric Railroaders’ Association on the afternoon of Saturday April 5, 2014 for their 32nd annual guided tour of Grand Central Terminal. Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s most...
View ArticleJapan Dreaming? Stop By New York’s Grand Central Terminal March 6-8
If you are dreaming of a trip to Japan, like I am, you may want to stop by Grand Central Terminal in New York City for the annual Japan Week events March 6th through 8th, 2014. The theme this year is...
View ArticleSummer Airport Camps for Tikes to Teens
I have a guest post today on First2Board on Airport Camps for Tikes to Teens. These summer camps can include everything from visiting the airport fire station, to exploring career opportunities in...
View ArticleHalf Price Tickets to the National Building Museum
My favorite museum gift shop in all of Washington, DC is the bookstore and gift shop at the National Building Museum. The shop features books on architecture, design and city planning, but you can also...
View ArticleSilent Clowns Film Series: Free at Lincoln Center; Discount Tickets in DC
The Silent Clowns Film Series, is New York City’s free showcase for classic silent film comedy. The series presents monthly showings of the silent movies of Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Lloyd,...
View ArticleDarn Tough Socks Make My Day
Experienced travelers know that the key to a pleasant journey is comfortable footwear. When we were in Vermont last fall, I discovered some great Merino wool socks at a local outfitter — Sam’s in...
View ArticleEurope on Less Than $5 a Day
One of the fun things about living in Washington, DC is access to the cultural offerings of the embassies: concerts, art exhibits, films, and receptions. On Saturday May 10, 2014, 28 embassies from...
View ArticleAround The World in Eighty Minutes
More than 50 embassies representing six continents open their doors to visitors on Saturday May 3, 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm for the annual Around the World Embassy Tour in Washington, DC. Participants...
View ArticleThe Most Family Fun You Can Have in Vegas for Under Ten Bucks
The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas houses the world’s largest pinball collection, with over 200 vintage games available for play. The games are from the 1950s to the 1990s, and have been...
View ArticlePortraits Alive! Smithsonian Teen Program
Summer vacation is almost upon us, but it’s not too late to think about fun activities for that awkward age: teenagers 14 to 16 years old. They are too old to go to summer camp, and too young to get...
View ArticleDulles Flyer: See Air China’s Inaugural Flight into IAD
Dulles International Airport (IAD) in will welcome Air China’s inaugural arrival from Beijing to Washington, DC on Tuesday June 10, 2014 with a special ceremony. Twenty-five lucky members of the public...
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