NYC

Joe and I visit New York City a lot – usually between 3 and 6 times per year. Besides the fact that we both grew up in the area and …

The only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. Hotel room taxes (a.k.a. “hotel occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “hotel accommodations tax,” a.k.a. “local occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “transient occupancy tax,” a.k.a. …

A little more than a year, ago, we posted a list of the (then) 18 hotels in New York City that had permanently closed due to COVID. These weren’t “on …

If you arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with plans to go to Manhattan (a.k.a. “the City”), you have 3 main choices: subway, ride sharing, or taxi. Each …

Coronavirus has cancelled a lot of very important things since its introduction to society. Weddings. Birthday parties. Vacations. Halloween. Senior years. Mardi Gras. Some things, thanks to rescheduling or “well, …

Airports across the country are reporting passenger numbers that are nearly as large as 2019, the last “normal” year we had before COVID. With that, lines at the TSA security …

You guys, I think this is a dream come true! If you’re ever in NYC, especially if you’re a tourist, it’s not always easy to find a public toilet. Some …

Joe and I have always been up for a little adventure. We’ve gone spelunking on “adventure tours” of several caves and lava tubes: We went canyoneering and did a 100-foot …

The Ritz-Carlton brand has had a history in New York City for over 100 years: The original Ritz-Carlton was located on 46th Street and Madison Avenue. It opened in 1911 …

Places that garner the attention of tourists, especially those that fall under the umbrella of religion, sometimes have dress codes. Having to cover (or not cover) your head, or not …