Did You Know…Fun World Series Facts
Yogi Berra holds two World Series Records, having the most appearances, 14 and having the most wins at 10. He also holds the records for the most hits at 71 for all the series he appeared in, 1947-1963. Mickey Mantle holds several records for his World Series appearances between the years of 1951 and 1964. […]
Not For The Faint of Heart–Haunted Hospitality
Trick or Treat! It’s Halloween. And what could be a better way of celebrating this scary holiday than a night in a haunted hotel? Whether you are looking for a spooky Bed and Breakfast, a haunted hotel or want to take a tour through a ghost filled castle, there are plenty of places out there […]
Looking For a Good Old Fashioned Scare?
If you’re leaving the children with their grandparents this Halloween and looking for a scary adventure for grown-ups, there are a lot of places to choose from. Whether you’re a devoted ghost chaser or are just looking for a good scare, you won’t have any trouble at all finding something to give you goose bumps […]
Good Spooky Fun
With Halloween less than a week away, thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night. Did you know that there are a wide variety of vacation spots and events specifically geared towards helping us scare ourselves silly? Whether you are looking for a fun time for the whole family or are looking for […]
Congratulations, Keegan Bradley
I just want to take a moment to congratulate Keegan Bradley for winning his 1st PGA Grand Slam title on 10/19/2011. It was just a single shot in a final round that gave him the edge over Charl Schwartzel. This proves that if you persevere, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. The […]
Manhattan – Home of the Macy’s Parade
One of the most recognized kick offs to the Holiday Season is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Started by Macy employees in 1924, it is one of the oldest Thanksgiving parade events, tied with the Parade held in Detroit for second place. It has grown from just over a six mile parade that ended at […]
Sports Trivia–On this date, October 14th
Sports Firsts, Victories and Follies for October 14 Here is some great sports trivia for events that occurred on October 14 over the last 100+ years In 1905, the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia A’s in the 2nd World Series. They won 4 games to the A’s 1. In 1906, in the first American […]
Book That Date!
With the holiday traveling season almost on us, just about everybody’s thoughts turn not only to Christmas shopping, but to how am I going to get where I need to be? It’s a fact; the busiest travel day of the year is the day before Thanksgiving. That Wednesday is the kick off date for holiday […]
Classic Baseball…an Old Time Favorite
While watching sports videos, I came across an old baseball favorite. When was the first time you saw it? Who\’s On First Enjoy!
Using ATMs When Traveling
All over the world cash machines — ATMs — have become more and more common. You should check the tourist information website for the country you’re going to visit to make sure you can use one there, but most often these cash machines will be the best way to change money. Make sure to check […]