Archive for June, 2010

In listening to most travelers, and maybe a few travel writers, one would think that the best adventures are those found and sought out in distant lands. One would also believe that the best stories, the best pictures, or the most bragging rights come from these exotic, far-reached trips. Though I love and dream of [Continue]

Exciting news!  Lego is opening up shop at Rockefeller Center here in New York City. Grand opening ceremonies will take place from Thursday, June 29th through July 1. Lego organizers have been busy working and putting together all the final details for the grand event and I had the opportunity to get a sneak peak [Continue]

When my family and I went to Feather Down on Stony Creek Farm a couple of weeks ago, we had more than just a bonding experience with each other, we had a bonding experience with our food. When living in a large city such as New York, it’s very easy to not think about where [Continue]

The world renowned boys’ choir of the Principality, known as The Little Singers of Monaco, will visit NYC and host two free concerts on July 7 and 8, 2010. The free performances will be held: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 6:00PM Church of the Holy Family 315 East 47th Street Thursday, July 8, 2010 at [Continue]

I am so very excited to announce the launch of a brand new web-based venture established to help and provide information to traveling families everywhere. The new site, Best Family Travel Advice is the brainchild of Amie O’Shaughnessy, the Editor of Ciao Bambino.  Along with the family-travel forces that are Mara Gorman from Mother of [Continue]

Ah, Summer. It is upon us. So many, many things to see and do here in NYC. No matter how hot the day, if you’re not at favorite NY beach, you will definitely find a way to keep busy. As you know, as far as museums go, one of my favorites is El Museo del [Continue]

In New York come September with family or friends, or both?  Then you are in for a treat! Broadway.com/Groups is declaring September “back to Broadway” month with special savings and offers for groups at some of Broadway’s most popular musicals. September Specials begin on September 7 and run throughout the month, except where noted, and [Continue]

I just received this awesome news from the City Parks Foundation and just had to share! City Parks Foundation has just announced its 2010 schedule of FREE performing arts and sports instruction for youth citywide. This is something the city parks has offered many NYC kids city wide, many of whom wouldn’t have access to a lot [Continue]

My love for travel, especially travel with my family in tow, comes from the fact that almost always I come away with a new dimension of me and of my kids. The more unique the trip, the more opportunities I have to discover something new about all of us. Thus, those are usually the trips [Continue]

It’s been a year after since the grand opening of the Tropics Bar & Grill at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa and the reviews still are raving on the menu and ambiance along Waikiki Beach. Chef Shannon Olvera and her team have recently introduced new items to the lunch menu including a margherita [Continue]