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 […]
Traveling With Credit Cards
Definitely plan to take credit cards with you when you travel. Even when you travel abroad. It’s a good idea to let your card company or bank know when and where you’ll be traveling. Identity theft is such a problem these days, that if your card company sees unusual spending patterns they may grow suspicious. […]
Do You Pay For Wi-Fi Access In Your Hotel Room When You Travel?
Maybe the better question would be should you pay for Wi-Fi access in your hotel room. How much time do you spend in your hotel room anyway? And during that time, how much of it is spent online? Msnbc.com’s article “Hotels pinched by tech-savvy guests,” confirms something many travelers already do…use our smartphones to connect […]
Gift Ideas for Dad
Have you gotten anything for your Dad yet? Don’t worry, it’s not too late. Here are five ideas to help you get that sports or entertainment fan something special! 1. A trip to the ESPY Awards: Give your Dad the unique opportunity of walking down the red carpet, sitting shoulder to shoulder with sports greats, […]