As a St. Maarten native, my friends who travel there often ask me where the best places to dine in St. Maarten are, and to this I respond, "Well what are you in the mood for?" While there are plenty of fine dining places in St. Maarten, it is harder to find a good meal for lunch as most of the beaches only have a bar shack that serves burgers...and that's all! Below are some beac... read more »

When you think of visiting New York City, you think of Time Square, Central Park and other unique places that are familiar tourist draws. There is another fabulous place to check out that is certainly worth a place on your 'must see' list and that is Governor's Island. You can get to Governor's Island by taking a quick ferry ride from Wall Street or Battery Bark to the Isl... read more »

Puerto Rico is an idyllic resort situated on the third biggest Canary Island, Gran Canaria. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Spanish island is the perfect location to escape the European winter whilst avoiding mega-resorts. With fantastic scenery, Mediterranean cuisine and duty-free shopping, Puerto Rico offers the dream destination for beach-lovers to get a midwinter suntan on a budget. ... read more »

Don't let the planning overwhelm your family vacation. Follow these few steps and let your vacation takes its toll on someone else. Decide on the big picture. First, you'll need to think about where you want to go. Are you wanting a secluded house in the mountains, the beach experience, skiing, an international trip and so on. Once you and your spouse talk about what kind of vacation... read more »

Disclaimer: This is my best advice for a party of epic proportions, your typical barely-post-college "rager". Those seeking advice for elegant cocktail or wine-and-cheese parties, while your mission is valid, read no further: you'll find no counsel here. The most generic, the most obvious, the most familiar parties are the most fun. Do not be embarrassed by this - own it. Own it... read more »

Be Productive I know, this sounds like anything but fun. However, if you are going on a very long flight it might be a good idea to bring along some work to do. If you are a student, you might want to bring along a textbook or two. If you are working, perhaps you can bring your laptop and work during the flight. By doing so, you will be able to kill two birds with one stone: keeping yourse... read more »

You can combine your holiday festivities with going green. Here is some advice on enjoying your holidays as well as being green conscious. Plastic bags are petroleum-based. They cannot be recycled and most of them end up as litter. They negatively affect life on land and in water. When you do shopping for gifts, you can keep some reusable fabric bags in your car and use them when needed. After... read more »

Rio is a city famous for its sprawling beaches, great shopping, and beautiful people. It is a city that feels like home even if you're a newcomer only there for a few days. Here are some ideas for what to see and do on your trip to Rio: 1. Hit the Beach Rio is most famous for its beaches. The three most famous are Praia de Ipanema, Praia de Copacabana, and Praia do Leblon. The area of the ... read more »

What do you associate Daytona Beach with? Theres, sun, surf, motorcycles and racing for sure, and whether you are young or just young at heart -- Daytona Beach makes a wonderful vacation spot destination. There is no place quite like Daytona Beach in Florida. It is known as the 'World's Most Famous Beach' and well deserves the title. Daytona Beach hosts many great events and... read more »

Bergen County might not be your primary destination for a vacation or visit to the New York area, but it is highly likely that one day you will find yourself on this side of the Hudson, whether to visit family or get cheaper accommodations on a visit to New York City. Here's what to see and do if you wind up here: 1. Shopping Paramus, NJ, a small town located a 20 minute drive from midtown... read more »