Just a few months since The WeekEnder launched three years ago, we went to Greene County in the Great Northern Catskills, where we introduced you to charming towns such as Catskill and Hunter. The small portion of Catskills has grown tremendously over the past few years due to the increasing number of excellent hotels, trendy boutiques, and …
Small, but powerful That’s Florence. It’s so compact that it’s possible to get a complete experience of the city within just four days, and it’s full of Renaissance architecture, art, and history. Our itinerary hits all the highlights, from Michelangelo to the Medicis, but also goes beyond them to the less-well-known–and less-crowded–attractions, which are just as …
Road trips are an iconic element of family vacations. But let’s be honest: They can be stressful, with disputes over Spotify constant bathroom stops, and whiny, snoring children. The meltdowns aside, family road trips can be delightful and satisfying, like the families listed below can attest. The following is their story of making it happen while traveling …
Amsterdam can be believed that it has two faces. The lovely side has cobblestone streets leading to picturesque canals lined with gorgeous gabled homes. There’s also the rowdy side, the thriving Red Light District, where you’ll see strip clubs and “coffee shops” selling cannabis. However, the city has much more, including the many vibrant outdoor markets …
From late-night bars to late-Gothic musings and winding cobblestone streets, Live Music Lisbon provides an array of options that it’s easy to imagine visitors who visit on weekends to feel overwhelmed. However, there’s no need to be concerned; in only two days, you’ll cover vast territory in Lisbon’s sprawling, hilly capital city. We’re here to assist you …
You may need an upgrade when Reno offers you images of buffets and casinos. It’s true Reno does have a lot of buffets and casinos; however, Nevada’s largest town is a sanctuary for adventurers and artists. From the whitewater kayaking in the downtown park to the numerous public art dotted all over the city, you can have …
“There’s something very special about the air at Coney Island, the ambiance as well as the spirit of this area. It’s an inclusive place,” says D.J. Vourderis, the great-grandson of Denos Vourderis, the man who started Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. “We all have these devices that are supposed to connect us to each other, but all …
The taxi is running late. It is a good idea to use the word “late” (a synonym for sober, just more dangerous) that describes the mental state which results from waiting in the glare of orange the streetlight before sipping a coffee. Then the taxi is lost. And I’m then anxious because my flight departs …
When plans begin to develop, and the anticipation of a vacation starts to take over. Part 3 of this series of six on travel micro-moments delves into planning-to-plan-time-moments, the moments which occur after a location is decided upon. It also explains how travel marketing can make the most of this critical moment of decision. When …
You’ve been there as you prepare to click “reserve” for that cruise or last-minute flight hotel room. The destinations are being explored. The research has been completed, and now you can make your reservation. In these moments of book-it-now, people are ready to make their money a part of their choices. They often use the …
