September 11th was the day I finally realized the person I was dating at the time was going to be the woman that I marry. It's as vivid now as it was 18 years ago. My girlfriend, Jessica, had a doctor appointment on the morning of 9/11 near my apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Rather than stay at her place downtown and commute directly from her job on the 99th floor of the South Tower at the World Trade Center, she spent the night at my apartment so she could arrive at her doctor's appointment on time. On the morning of September 11th, I felt like a boxer getting a round of … [Read more...]
Hershey, Pa.: What’s New, Happening, Intriguing at Hersheypark
Before our 10-year-old son heads off to sleepaway camp for the summer, our family escaped New York City for one last hurrah. We had an unforgettable vacation experience less than three hours away from NYC at the “Sweetest Place on Earth” — Hershey, Pa. Our fourth quest to the Hershey theme park rocked and we never wanted to leave, the best compliment you can ever give to a vacation destination. Here’s some suggestions for finding your inner child along with a road map for returning families on what's new, intriguing and happening at Hersheypark. New rides at Hershey theme and water … [Read more...]
Kalahari Resorts, Poconos: 4 Tips for a Successful Family Weekend
During spring break, my family and I hopped into our car for our latest road trip adventure. Less than two hours after leaving our Manhattan home, we arrived at a wonderful oasis in the the middle of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, a dreamy, fun-filled, action-packed, indoor getaway. Families will want to maximize their overall experience at the recently opened Kalahari, which has America's largest indoor water park, so here’s a few helpful water park tips and other ideas. Tip No. 1: Stay overnight. Arrive early for the awesome water park The indoor … [Read more...]
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