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
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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
United Returns to JFK With Non-Stop Flights to LAX and SFO
United is back at JFK with non-stop service to the West Coast, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) United is currently flying one round-trip flight, five days a week to each West Coast airport, with plans to double the number of flights as demand grows. The carrier is back at JFK following a five-year absence, and … [Read more...] about United Returns to JFK With Non-Stop Flights to LAX and SFO
Spirit Airlines Adds New Destinations From LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines is adding new destinations, including San Juan and Los Angeles, and additional flights to existing destinations, including Fort Lauderdale. The changes mean the low-cost airline will be operating out of two LaGuardia terminals, Terminal C and Terminal A, which also is known as the Marine Air Terminal, and is the airport's wonderful Art Deco original … [Read more...] about Spirit Airlines Adds New Destinations From LaGuardia
Amtrak Two-For-One Ticket Sale
All aboard! Amtrak is sending passengers some love with a Valentine's Day Buy One Get One Free Sale for travel throughout the system, including on high-speed Acela trains and on the Auto Train. Through Tuesday, February 16, purchase one ticket and bring a companion along for free for nationwide travel between February 22 and August 27. So skip the flowers and … [Read more...] about Amtrak Two-For-One Ticket Sale
Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI
Your chariot awaits! Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and riders can board busses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island for daytrips. Weekend trips to nearby Vermont resorts including Mount Snow … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI
United Returns to JFK After Five Years
United Airlines returns to JFK in February 2021 with daily non-stop service to Los Angeles and San Francisco, five years after moving all its long-haul flights to Newark. United also flies out of LaGuardia. The West Coast flights will use the Boeing 767-300ER, which used to ferry passengers across the Atlantic. United will use Terminal 7 for JFK-LAX and … [Read more...] about United Returns to JFK After Five Years
LaGuardia Opens New Terminal B Gates
LaGuardia Airport reaches yet another milestone. The first seven gates of the new Terminal B Western Concourse open for business on Wednesday, August 5th. American Airlines will occupy the gates. The remaining ten gates are scheduled to open early in 2022, completing the 218,000 square foot concourse, which has been under construction since 2016. The … [Read more...] about LaGuardia Opens New Terminal B Gates
Take the Ferry Between NYC and the Jersey Shore
Take the ferry to the beach, from Manhattan to Sandy Hook on the Jersey Shore, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service. Seastreak is a modern high-speed ferry that travels between East 35th St. and from Wall St. to Sandy Hook in about 35 minutes. There are two Seastreak departures each weekend day, and one a day Monday to … [Read more...] about Take the Ferry Between NYC and the Jersey Shore
LaGuardia Opens New Arrivals Hall in Terminal B
LaGuardia Airport reaches another important milestone with the opening of the new Terminal B arrivals and departures hall. It's nearly double the size of the terminal it replaces, bright and airy with lots of natural light. It's also efficient, with a 16-lane TSA screening area and state-of-the-art technology check-ins on departure and baggage claim on … [Read more...] about LaGuardia Opens New Arrivals Hall in Terminal B