Oct 19th, 2010 at 8:00AM: There are four basic ways to travel among Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. You can fly, drive, ride a bus or take a train. Every traveler has his preference, but having played with all four options, I've found that hitting the rails is the right one for me, an increasingly popular position. I hate to be behind the wheel (a side-effect of living in Manhattan), and buses do tend to be slow, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Five reasons why the Amtrak Acela Express is far superior to flying
Oct 19th, 2010 at 8:00AM: There are four basic ways to travel among Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. You can fly, drive, ride a bus or take a train. Every traveler has his preference, but having played with all four options, I've found that hitting the rails is the right one for me, an increasingly popular position. I hate to be behind the wheel (a side-effect of living in Manhattan), and buses do tend to be slow, ...Sex over service? Airlines try vixen pitch with passengers
Oct 13th, 2010 at 12:00PM: It's no secret that airline customer service is generally perceived to be as pleasant as a root canal. I was thinking about this over the weekend, as I walked home from Penn Station, after catching Amtrak's Acela back from Boston. I had a fantastic trip (up and back) and was hung up on the contrasts to air travel.
Later that night, I met a friend for a glass of wine and talked through the ...Getting drunk: Twenty cities that don't know how to handle their liquor
Oct 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM: California loves to get wasted! San Diego and San Jose are the top two cities that drink stupidly, according to a survey by Insurance.com. They lead the country in alcohol-related driving violations, a dubious distinction to say the least. So, if you step into the crosswalk in these two spots, take an extra second to look both ways.
The reasons for hitting this list vary and include proximity ...Top five social media destinations
Oct 8th, 2010 at 8:00AM:
Do you live your life in 140 characters are less? Have you almost lost your life several times because you had to get that shot of a crazy cab driver uploaded to Facebook? If this is anything like you, here are five cities you're just going to love.
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NetProspex has ranked the cities ...Five states where you're most likely to hit a deer this fall
Oct 4th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Leaf-peepers are about to hit the road in force – as they always do this time of year. While soaking in the burning foliage colors with your eyes, it's only too easy to forget you're behind the wheel, a situation that can lead to disastrous consequences. There are some states where beautiful foliage and deer prancing on the streets just seem to go together, according to a study by insurance ...Freedom to relax: A luxury not afforded Obama
Aug 17th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Nothing a president does goes unnoticed. Even the slightest decisions are parsed carefully in the hopes of gaining some insight into to the man, the office or the policy that comes from both. His recent trip to Panama City, Florida, 27 hours to show that you can chill in the Gulf Coast area following the oil spill, may have been a decent move, but Obama's other trips, not to mention those taken by ...Sharks circle Cape Cod
Jul 31st, 2010 at 12:00PM: Cape Cod vacationers just lost access to five miles of beach, thanks to sharks in the water. A spotter pilot saw three more great whites, one of them a mere 100 yards from a party on the sand. They're swimming around off South Beach in Chatham, Massachusetts, and swimming is definitely out of the question. No timeframe has been given for when the water will be open again.
One shark is estimated ...Summer lovin: Top seafood shacks in the U.S.
Jun 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Lobster rolls, fried clams, fish sandwiches... the tastes of summer comes from the sea at these top seafood shacks in America. Just add lemon or a little drawn butter, and you're good to go.
Crabby Bill's, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida: The original real deal in Florida seafood offers four unique dining settings--a sushi bar, a family-style barn, an outdoor tiki area and indoor casual eatery open ...Road trip: The best roadside attractions on the east and west coasts
Jun 15th, 2010 at 11:30AM: Road trips are meant to be fun, meaningful, and inspire some reflection as you set out for the great open roads. When the driving gets a little dull, though, there's plenty to see on the side of the road.
The eastern portion of the United States is home to many world-recognized sites, but many of these grandiose tourist destinations overshadow the lesser-known, roadside attractions that are ...
Top Caribbean bolthole to offer iPads to guests
Jun 11th, 2010 at 11:30AM: Lighthouse Bay Resort, an exquisite Barbuda resort recently tipped by Vanity Fair's George Wayne as an appropriately majestic honeymoon location for Prince William and Kate Middleton, already cocoons its guests in utter bliss.
It offers isolation along a miles-long stretch of insanely stunning beach; a skilled chef who produces wonderfully personalized meals; an appealing list of activities, ...Three great places in Provincetown
Jun 7th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Provincetown, perched at the far tip of Cape Cod, is beautiful, quaint, even twee, yet undeniable seductive. A huge gay and lesbian following may fairly characterize Provincetown, though there are volumes of young families headed by opposite-sex parents strolling the streets, too, as well as an apparently heterosexual gray panther set.
Here are three places-one restaurant, one wine shop, and ...Four New England family packages for summer
May 11th, 2010 at 1:00PM: The school year is coming to an end, and summer vacation plans are starting to pop up. With heat poised to sweep the nation, the cool New England air (at least relatively cool) makes it an attractive destination. There are plenty of deals out there at the region's inns and resorts, so you'll have plenty of options at your disposal.
1. New England Aquarium Family Package
Do you need a reason to ...20 great bike rides
May 7th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
For many travelers, the default mode of transport is a plane or a car, but they're certainly not the only options. Have you ever considered adding a bicycle ride to your next trip? Riding a bike has a number of advantages over other forms of transportation. You'll move slower, no doubt, but with that slowness comes an increased awareness of your surroundings, a chance to get some fresh air and ...35 fantastic U.S. beaches for Summer
May 4th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Summer is fast approaching. Where are you going to spend your vacation? How about visiting one of our country's many fantastic beach locations? Bring your lover or family, a bathing suit, sun lotion, a blanket and a picnic basket, and you are all set for a romantic get-away or a relaxing family get-together on one of these magnificent sandy stretches. Wondering if we picked one of your ...Aijalon Mahli Gomes phones home
May 3rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Every now and then, an overzealous traveler crosses the border into North Korea without doing the requisite prep work and having various forms rubber stamped. When this happens, bad things follow. For Aijalon Mahli Gomez, a U.S. citizen, the crossing turned into an eight-year sentence in the company's prison system on April 6, 2010. Yet, he was able to call home.
According to the Korea Central ...Luxury gone wild: Top treehouse hotels around the world
Apr 18th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Who said luxury was limited only inside four walls? In the backyard of hotels and resorts we frequent around the world are miles of lush landscapes just waiting to be explored and slept in. Look up the next time you're walking through the woods and imagine a space in that tall tree, complete with all the amenities you would find at home.
Treehouses are treasures that embrace our childhood and ...Half-Time Pizza: What Boston eats for breakfast
Mar 31st, 2010 at 8:00AM: The allure of Boston junk food can be almost impossible to resist. For every Radius, Grill 23 and Abe & Louie's there is a dive of some kind offering drunk grub, fat fare or belt-buster. On my recent trip back to Boston, I hunted out my second favorite breakfast joint in the city: Half-Time Pizza (the top spot goes to Fill-a-Buster on Beacon Hill for creating the greatest bacon, egg and cheese ...Minibar makes a memorable hotdog in Boston
Mar 23rd, 2010 at 8:00AM:
I was surprised that fellow Gadlinger Melanie Nayer was willing to be seen in a restaurant with me. She generally covers the good life, and when it comes to culinary, I rush for the lowest common denominator. After kicking back martinis at the Fairmont Copley's Oak Bar – and old haunt from my White Collar Travel days – we circled the Back Bay looking for an upscale alternative to ...
Only in Boston: Party like it's 1776
Mar 21st, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Boston's crazies concerned citizens love to come out and play when there's political capital at risk. I saw and attended many protests when I lived here and saw first-hand the energy percolating ahead of the die-in before the start of the Iraq war. Yet, one's convictions are mere street theater to someone else ... and in regards to the latter, Boston ever fails to deliver.
As I wandered ...White Collar Travel Extra: Charles Hotel, Skype and the Business Traveler
Mar 14th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The Charles Hotel's recent small gesture may actually be a bold move. The hotel, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has decided to add Skype and video cameras to the free computer station that occupy rooms once dedicated to ice machines. It doesn't look like much more than a small concession to weary travelers who want to stay in touch with their loved ones, but it's actually a fairly hefty ...
