Ribbons of road stretching for miles before you. Unfettered views of incredible vistas. Harrowing switchbacks with precipitous drops at the edge of the road. The open road calls me and some of my best vacations have included scenic drives. Some have been awe-inspiring, others heart pounding. Here are five of my favorite drives in the [...]
Abandoned for over 30 years, the Loew’s Kings Theatre in Brooklyn prepares for a Second Act. In 1929, the theatre on Flatbush Avenue opened as Loew’s flagship theatre. Architecturally influenced by the Palace of Versailles and the Paris Opera House, the theatre boasts high curved ceilings, pink marble, and ornate plaster walls. Originally a home [...]
Did you know that Tucson is celebrating a birthday? That’s right, the Old Pueblo turns 235 years old on August 20, 2010, but the celebration lasts the entire month of August. Baby boomer visitors will find special historic, artistic and entertainment events. Check out tucsonsbirthday.org for the full schedule. And, if you want to celebrate [...]
Are you a baby boomer traveler who’s explored the cities of Europe by hop-on hop-off bus? I’ll admit that I was a newbie to this type of touring until earlier this month. While attending the Travel Blog Exchange conference in New York City, CitySights NY offered press passes for the Shop, Hop and Top (4-day [...]
Every Mary has her Rhoda. Every Marcia has her Jan. For many years, Fort Lauderdale played second fiddle to ever-popular Miami. But with the opening of the Ritz Carlton in August 2008 and the W Hotel in April 2009, Fort Lauderdale is shedding her braces and graduating from finishing school. No better place to experience [...]
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