Vail Resorts has added to its collection of ski/snowboard destinations in the Northeast with the purchase of three more resorts, Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley, all in Pennsylvania. Because of their low lift ticket prices and family-friendly vibe, these are great places to learn at any age, especially for kids. NYCOTC recommends skiing here this … [Read more...] about Vail Buys Three More Resorts in Northeast
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Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI
The mountains await, and so does the bus to get you there and back without driving anything but your skis or snowboard. Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain and Catamount, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and riders can board buses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI
Amtrak Buy One Get One Free Ticket Offer
All Aboard for a BOGO ticket deal from Amtrak. Through Cyber Monday, buy one ticket and get one free, for travel throughout the Northeast, from Brunswick, Maine, to Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and through Virginia. Purchase tickets beginning on Friday, Nov. 26, through Monday, Nov. 29. It's Amtrak's sixth annual Track Friday sale, valid for travel … [Read more...] about Amtrak Buy One Get One Free Ticket Offer
American Airlines Cuts Service at JFK, LaGuardia
American Airlines is cutting service to 18 cities served by its routes to and from JFK and LaGuardia, including cities in Canada and the Caribbean. The service cuts begin early in January 2022. There also are routes being dropped at other airports, but the NYC cuts are the largest - 18 of 27 routes being eliminated. If you are planning to travel to any of … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cuts Service at JFK, LaGuardia
Rent an RV for Fall Travel
It's time to plan our last summer getaways. Labor Day Weekend is the time to squeeze out the last drops of summer before we get back into our school-year routines. One of the best ways to do that is to rent an RV for your Labor Day weekend travel, and autumn travel after that. The open road is stretched out before you, and you and your family can spend an awesome week … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for Fall Travel
New Low-Cost Airline Links NYC-Paris
French bee is a new low-cost airline between NYC and Paris, linking the two global centers of art, fashion, food and culture with low-fares. Since we all have the travel itch after 15 months of lockdown, scratch that itch on the cheap with French bee. It's flying three round-trip non-stops a week between Newark Liberty International and Paris-Orly, expanding in August … [Read more...] about New Low-Cost Airline Links NYC-Paris
Where to Get a US Passport in NYC
International travel is opening again. If you have the travel itch and need a US Passport, or need to renew one, do it now, because it will take up to six weeks or more. Here's where to get a US Passport in NYC: Apply in person at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, which is an officially-designated passport application acceptance … [Read more...] about Where to Get a US Passport in NYC
Where to Learn Scuba Diving in NYC
There's a wonderful world underwater. If you ever thought about visiting it, you can learn the basics of scuba diving right here in NYC at one of the dive shops which offer both lessons and dive trips - as I did. Now that the world is opening to travel again, it's a good time to take the plunge and learn something new. The basics are taught in classroom sessions or … [Read more...] about Where to Learn Scuba Diving in NYC
Rent an RV or Camper for Fun, Safe, Affordable Travel
As you already know, road trips are the big thing this summer, as many of us seek to avoid airplanes and hotels. Satisfy your wanderlust by renting an RV or camper, and enjoy the comforts of home on the road. My husband and I started camping before our kids were born, and started taking them camping before they could walk. I have fond memories of years of … [Read more...] about Rent an RV or Camper for Fun, Safe, Affordable Travel
New York Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors & Residents
No fooling - Effective April 1st, New York State has lifted quarantine requirements for Americans who have been fully vaccinated. The new rule applies only to domestic travel, including to NYC, but not to passengers arriving on international flights, vaccinated or not, American citizens or not, who still must quarantine. Even so, it's a boost to the New York City's … [Read more...] about New York Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors & Residents
