It’s hard to believe that the Bellagio opened in 1998 and it was only recently that I had the opportunity to stay there when I decided last minute to fly to Las Vegas to see a concert at The Sphere. I’d visited the hotel many times over the years to […]
My sister was horrified when she came to pick me up for the airport and I hadn’t purchased my Disney Genie+ or Individual Lighting Lane tickets (it was already 8am) so she took my phone out of my hand and tapped a bunch of buttons and said “now you are […]
I decided to be spontaneous and fly to Las Vegas to see U2 at The Sphere as I had a bit of YOLO the night before Valentine’s Day. The U2: UV Achtung Baby concert was set to end in two weeks and I wanted to experience it even if that […]
There are some stories that take time to share. My visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of those stories. At the time of the visit, a few year ago, I was overcome with emotions, sadness and awe. I wasn’t sure what to write […]
Update: The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas will close permanently on July 17, 2024. Sad news for so many -the lovely staff of the hotel, the performers of the fabulous Cirque du Soleil “LOVE – Beatles” and for my mom who recently asked “when are we going back to Vegas”. […]
On my first Alaskan cruise, I flew into Seattle and then boarded a bus to Vancouver to meet the ship. Quite frankly, the last thing I want to do after flying cross country from Philadelphia is to move from one cramped seat on a plane to another cramped seat on […]
I kept walking past Skirt Steak Restaurant at the Eventi Hotel in Chelsea and wasn’t sure my budget included a steak dinner in New York City on my weekend visit. But something about the corner restaurant piqued my interest so I went online and it only added to the mystery […]
A weekend in New York City is an easy trip from Philadelphia but is isn’t cheap, it really never is no matter how many times I’ve visited or insider travel tips & tricks I try to use. So it’s best to set a budget and stick to it when it […]
Update: Antelope Canyon which is located on the Navajo Reservation is now open to visitors after a long closure. The Navajo Nation Government regulates whether tribal parks are open or closed. All tours of Antelope Canyon are done via tour companies as you can not DIY your visit. Do your […]
This past weekend, Chicago surprised the city with its tradition of dyeing the river green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. City officials didn’t announce it in advance as it’s normally part of a larger celebration with multiple parades and informal pub crawls which have been canceled since 2020 due to […]