2026 can’t be a more exciting year for me, travel-wise. After a stressful start, the excitement of is finally beginning to take shape. Have you ever caught yourself speaking highly of destinations you speak often about? Have you ever spoken about taking part in occasions in cities which they are known for? Imagine those opportunities […]
Amtrak dream vacations coming to life Read More »
If anyone lives on the east coast, they ought to be happy. Whether they live in the northeast, the mid-Atlantic region, or in the southeastern states, they’d be more than excited. Whether families, young adults, or middle-aged, they would all be happy. It’s winter! The snow really fell on the east coast. Some states got
South Florida, a dream destination in the making Read More »
Traveling-it’s the single greatest investment anyone can make with their lives. There is so much to see, do, feel, and experience with all the time life allows. There’s traveling by train, plane, cruise ship, and via the open road. The window of opportunity is wide open. The year 2025 was truly a good one. Much
New Year 2026, broadening horizons and pushing the envelope Read More »
It’s winter time. Who said that summer time is the only time to travel? There are dozens of cities around the United States known for great restaurants, regardless of the season. There’s Boston, known for clam chowder. There’s San Francisco, known for its seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf. Tampa is known for the sandwich known as
Newport, RI: An oasis of restaurants for the adventurous appetite Read More »
Cruising-it is the ultimate traveling experience. Regardless of ship or cruise line, it is the mode of travel that opens doors to all ages. From non-stop entertainment, to world-class dining, to unforgettable shore excursions, to endless duty-free shopping opportunities, it’s all that a traveler dreams a vacation to be. On the other hand, charter cruises
Charter cruises: Revealing the trendy top five Read More »
“Do you remember, the twenty-first night of September? Love changin’ the minds of the pretenders, while chasin’ the clouds away. Our hearts were ringin’, in the key that our souls were singin’. As we danced in the night, remember. How the stars stole the night away”. Those are the lyrics from the 1978 Earth, Wind,
As September ends, the travel bug prevails Read More »
It’s Fall, and the summer cruising season is at its height. The hurricane season, too, is at its peak. It sounds like the perfect storm, yes? Indeed, but cruising is still the way to see the world in a week’s time or longer. In port cities such as New York City, Bayonne, NJ, Brooklyn, and
Repositioning cruises, and the mistake to avoid Read More »
In a previous article, I spoke openly about my experience as an Amtrak traveler. Specifically, I spoke about the station which largely has been part of my ‘journey’ as an Amtrak traveler. I spoke about Newark Penn Station, and the vivid memories of that terminal which I hold dear to this day. From watching trains
Favorite Amtrak stations, origin to destination Read More »
Everyone looks forward to their cruise vacation. Who doesn’t? Whether it’s a seven, nine, ten, or twelve-day voyage, there’s so much to look forward to. From the first bite of the food at the buffet on embarkation day, to signing up for spa treatments, to purchasing drink packages, to booking shore excursions, the excitement and
Security pictures, the pier agents’ best nightmare Read More »
Since I was five years old, traveling by train has been a sizeable part of my life. Being a model railroader has spanned the same time frame. Both have gone hand-in-hand. No station has been a bigger centerpiece of my railroading life than Newark Penn Station. Not only is it the place where my train
Newark Penn Station, a timeless Amtrak capsule Read More »
