Is there a more magical place during the holiday season than Manhattan? Maybe, but I haven’t found it yet. This Christmas in NYC itinerary has been a long time coming; I’ve been to New York during all four seasons, but never in the lead-up to Christmas. And I’m here to tell you that it can…
How to take the free Q70 LaGuardia airport bus
There are three airports that make it easy to access New York City: JFK and LGA in New York and EWR in New Jersey. I almost always choose the fly in and out of LGA and that’s because of the free LaGuardia airport bus, called the Q70. Pre-COVID, I rarely paid more than USD$30-40 to…
The 7 best cheap hotels in NYC
Looking for the best cheap hotels in NYC? You’ve come to the right place! After more than a dozen visits to The Big Apple, I’m thrilled to share personal reviews for seven properties in Manhattan that offer the best value in the three- to five-star range. Some include breakfast with your stay, while others have…
The perfect 4-day New York itinerary
You did it — you decided to take on the concrete jungle that is Manhattan — perhaps for the first time. Whether you’re heading there for a long weekend or a midweek getaway, you want to go armed with some kind of plan so you don’t find yourself wandering aimlessly in a city where efficiency…
Restaurants – NYC: a map for your next visit
(I updated this Restaurants – NYC post on Feb. 5, 2024, adding another bakery and several more lunch and dinner recos. Enjoy!) Restaurants in NYC. Need I say more? I plan nearly every trip around restaurants I want to try, and NYC has been at the heart of my foodie adventures for more than two…
Rooftop pool in New York City + weekend in Brooklyn
What do you get when you pair a weekend in Brooklyn with a fabulous rooftop pool in New York City? You get one helluva good time in one of the most interesting boroughs in NYC — and you get this post to help you plan it. Despite nearly a dozen visits to The Big Apple…
Things to do in NYC with teens
(I updated this Things to do in NYC with Teens post on Feb. 5, 2024.) There are so many things to do in NYC with teens that this post will barely scratch the surface, but if you’re looking for the must-dos alongside unique things to do in New York City for your family — or even if…