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September in New York City

Rosalie Scott shares why September is an ideal month for holidays in New York and what you can do once you’ve arrived. Just make sure to book a cheap flight to New York to have more money left for attractions in the city.

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Photo of the Week: New Year in New York

Photo of the Week: New Year in New York

I hope you had a great holiday with family and friends. I spent mine in Gothenburg. You can see some photos from how New Year’s Eve looked like on Götaplatsen (not far from where I lived) in the blog entry NYE on the Swedish blog StreetStyle46.se Happy New Year! I wish you an amazing 2010!

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Review of “Coast to Coast: Vintage Travel in North America”

Review of “Coast to Coast: Vintage Travel in North America”

The strong economy by the end of the 19th century, when North America was fully settled, led to affordable popular tourism. Not only wealthy people had the means to travel. Also the less well-off set out to discover the continent — via canal barge, rail, steamboat, automobile, and even horseback. Coast to Coast: Vintage Travel [...]

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Photo of the Week: Brooklyn Bridge

Photo of the Week: Brooklyn Bridge

The beauty of the New York skyline.

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North From New York: A Motorcycle/Surf Road Trip

North From New York: A Motorcycle/Surf Road Trip

At HI SHREDABILITY | North from New York | VBS.TV I came across a motorcycle/surf road trip starting in New York. The wisest words from the video: “You almost wanna get lost… ’cause getting lost is part of the fun.” Very true. Some of my best travel memories consist of the number of times when [...]

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Ever Been to Williamsburg?

Ever Been to Williamsburg?

Traveling to New York soon? Don’t forget to pay a visit to Williamsburg. This part of Brooklyn is not far from Manhattan but a different world worth experiencing at least once. The only picture I had of Williamsburg before visiting in August 2004 came from “ok, amen” by the Swedish culture journalist and author Nina Solomon. This [...]

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Favorite Hotel Views

Favorite Hotel Views

Who doesn’t enjoy beautiful views? The first thing I do in a new hotel room is checking out the view. The ocean view from Aparthotel Green Beach in Arguineguin on Gran Canaria is my favorite so far. When it comes to city views, nothing has beaten Milford Plaza in New York City’s theater district. The [...]

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NYC & Company Launches Yearlong Campaign to Drive Business to New York’s Hotels and Attractions

NYC & Company Launches Yearlong Campaign to Drive Business to New York’s Hotels and Attractions

NYC & Company, the City’s official marketing and tourism organization, has launched NYC: The Real Deal — a new marketing campaign to boost tourism to New York City this year. The first phase of NYC: The Real Deal, available through June 30, offers “buy one, get the second one 50% off” at more than 100 [...]

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New York Voted Most Romantic City in Skyscanner Poll

New York Voted Most Romantic City in Skyscanner Poll

In a survey on which city is best for a romantic break, New York was the unexpected winner beating Paris, Venice and Rome.

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10 Photo Blogs Worth a Look

10 Photo Blogs Worth a Look

Recommended photo blogs with shots from London, Paris, New York, Buenos Aires, Jakarta, Mexico City, and other cities around the world.

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