Choosing the right hotel in New York City can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of options, each with its own personality, neighborhood and price point. For this trip, our priority was simple. We wanted to be close to Sister and her family. The W Union Square ended up being the perfect home base. We liked… Read More
After our whirlwind Friday, we intentionally slowed things down on Saturday and enjoyed a leisurely morning before heading out for our first event of the day: an early lunch at Carbone. We all met up and rode the subway together before settling in for what was, without question, one of the best meals of the… Read More
I was up at the crack of dawn for coffee and a little quiet time before our big Sister shopping day! My first event of the day was walking CeeCee to the American Ballet Theatre studios for her summer intensive classes. After dropping her off, my sister and I headed to Tompkins Square Bagels for… Read More
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited New York City over the years, but I think this trip made number seven. Every visit has been memorable for a different reason. Some have been girls’ trips, others have centered around Broadway, Christmas or simply enjoying one of my favorite cities. This trip was all… Read More
To wrap up our NYC Thanksgiving trip, I wanted to share a little more about our hotel. Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Oyster Bar & Hamilton Day 4:… Read More
We spent our last day knocking out the final items on John’s NYC wish list before heading home earlier this evening. Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Oyster Bar… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from the big apple!!! Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Oyster Bar & Hamilton Day 4: Harry Potter, Central Park, Tea at The Plaza, Balloon Inflation, Da… Read More