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
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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
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 for the 2020/2021 season. Weekend trips to nearby Vermont … [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
