Fashion’s muses were in full force at Fashion’s Night Out in New York City: designer pop-up shops and strolling fashionistas filled the streets as the entire city turned its attention to celebrating its homegrown industry. But in its own velvet-roped VIP section of the Meatpacking District next to the Gansevoort Hotel, was a a bit…
The Well-Crafted Crossover: Chevy Equinox
With the end of summer fast approaching, we had to squeeze in one more road trip: This time, to St. George, Maine. We’d never been to Maine before, but after hearing so many tales of its beauty, it’s great seafood and the charming locals (“If you-ah not from he-ah, you-ah from away…” is the famous…
Indulge Your Inner Geek–or Captain Kirk!–In the Nissan Quest
Minivans: Cool? Automakers would love to think that–and they try to sell that idea– but so far, car buyers aren’t convinced. So, with a focus on comfort, amenities, conveniences and performance, mini vans have turned a new corner: now, it’s all about getting your geek on.
Swashbucklers, Conquistadors and Civil Rights Trailblazers
When it came to planning our precious vacation time, the thought of spending it touring air-chilled museums that sap your vitamin D was not at the top of my list (and frankly, a learning focused trip wasn’t the kids first choice, either). A luxury hotel, well crafted meals and some beach time sounded better to…
Walking in Martin Luther King Jr.'s Footsteps in St. Augustine
It’s pretty cool when, on vacation, you get the chance to sleep at the foot of history. But it’s even cooler when you get to stand where some of the most important battles in the Civil Rights Movement were fought. This is what we found ourselves drawn back to again and again during our recent…
Seeing the Real Florida: Kayaking the Mangrove Marsh
When you drive through Florida, the tall grass and low trees and shrubs that grow in the the marshes and along the Intracoastal waterway are beautiful scenery, and a great place for a meal at a marsh-side restaurant or a picnic at a public park.