‘Aquariums/Parks/Zoos’ Articles

As far as aquariums go, I will admit that the New York Aquarium isn’t the most awesome one I’ve ever been too, but I do support the Wildlife Conservation Society‘s efforts to educate our community about preservation of wildlife and in their efforts to build support to continue to do so. Plus, if you find [Continue]

On the next stop of our 2010 Road Trip Adventure, after a day of activities in Washington, DC and an awesome couple of nights at Alexandria, VA, we made our way to Williamsburg, VA.  I had hoped that we would able to stay longer so that we could go to Colonial Williamsburg, but we only [Continue]

Spring is gorgeous I would say mostly everywhere in the world. But for this New York City girl, there is nowhere better than Spring in New York City. I know, I know. I sound like a broken record. But this is one of those seasons where raising children in the city is just awesome because [Continue]

Recently, a darling friend invited me to join her on a little play date excursion to the Bronx.  I know you’re thinking, “Why the Bronx?”. But really, if you haven’t discovered all the Bronx has to offer, than you are truly missing out. Because among many things, it offers the serenity of the peaceful neighborhood [Continue]

We woke up to a day of cloudy skies. We knew the forecast called for rain, but I kept hoping this would be one of those Floridian types of rainstorms, the ones that pour and pour for 20 minutes and then lead to bright sunshine afterwards. We were able to make it through our Gatorland [Continue]

I was invited to attend an event in Tampa, FL  this week which unfortunately I was unable to attend, which is sad for me for two reasons: I missed an event targeting exclusively Latino press and writers in travel (thank you for the efforts in reaching out to us beyond the scope of beauty and [Continue]

Ah, Spring. At least that’s what it’s feeling like today in New York City. The boys and I set out to enjoy a few hours outside, after what seemed months of hibernation or enduring the cold. As my kids ran and laughed and played with the other kids, and I mingled and chatted with the [Continue]

The following post was written by my 12 year old son, David, based on his experiences ice skating with a few of his friends this past weekend. This is his Adventure, without parents in tow. This weekend my friends and I went to Battery Park Ice Skating Rink. I was really excited because I love [Continue]

Bryant Park is one of my favorite smaller parks in NYC.  I have written about it here before.  It is the main location of every year’s Fashion Week , and of many more events year round. But in the Winter especially, the park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, and The Pond is created hosting [Continue]

Ok, let’s face it.  The weather in NYC has been awful as of late.  I have tried to take my children to a few Adventures and no soon do we get two blocks out that they start complaining about wanting to go home. I have been all too willing to comply. It’s been THAT bad. [Continue]