Author Archives: Nicole

24 Lovely Things to Do for Easter in New York

Cherry blossom at Washington Park, New York City during spring.

Looking for things to do in NYC on Easter Sunday? Many NYC holiday weekends have a lot of adult geared activities – Halloween, St Patrick’s Day, and Christmas, for example.  However, Easter brings a lot of family and kid-friendly festivities, meaning it is a great place to bring the whole family for a spring break […]

23 Places to See Dreamy Cherry Blossoms in New York

Cherry blossoms in front of a lake in Central Park, New York City.

Are you planning a trip to see the cherry blossoms in New York this spring? While most people probably think of Washington, D.C. when on the hunt for cherry blossoms, NYC is home to thousands of flowering cherry blossom trees and dozens of varieties, but the three most common species you’ll see are the Kwanzan, […]

26 Things to Do in Spring in New York: Indoors, Outdoors & Events

Central Park pink trees in NYC.

Looking to plan a getaway this spring in New York?  After a long, cold, gray winter, spring blooms bring the city back to life in the most magnificent way. Perhaps you’re coming to New York for spring break, the Easter holidays, or before the rush of tourists in the summer. Spring weather in NYC is […]

28 Romantic Things to Do in NYC: Date Ideas, Restaurants & More

View of flowers and structure at the Japanese garden at Brooklyn Botanical Garden.

Looking for romantic things to do in NYC? It may not be Paris, but this city is full of love too. In fact, there are tons of couple things to do in New York, from romantic restaurants to beautiful gardens, to amazing performances.  One of the best things about finding romantic things to do in […]

36 Magical Things to Do in New York on Christmas Day

Christmas tree and ice rink at Rockefeller Christmas Tree NYC New York

Are you planning a trip to New York on Christmas Day? Countless films have depicted the city blanketed in snow (although a white Christmas is pretty rare), lit up with lights and decorated trees and creative window displays, and if you’ve yet to see it in person, there’s no time like the present! The quintessential […]

(Free) New England Fall Road Trip 1 Week Itinerary

Solider Monument Bennington County Courthouse Manchester Vermont

Planning the ultimate trip to New England in the fall? It’s the perfect chance to see the best of the East Coast fall foliage and check out some of the bigger cities and incredible mountain ranges. This New England fall road trip 1 week itinerary will take you from Boston to Portland to the White […]

21 Things to Do in Bar Harbor in Fall Indoor & Outside

The start of fall colors at Jordan Pond Acadia National Park Maine

Organizing a trip to Bar Harbor in fall? While it is a gorgeous year-round destination, Bar Harbor in October is truly incomparable and is one of the most popular times to visit for good reason. Located on Mount Desert Island by Frenchman Bay in Maine, this town is a busy stopover for those visiting Acadia […]

46 Lovely Things to Do in New England in Fall

Crawford Notch road fall New Hampshire

Ready to finally visit New England in fall? Or maybe you’ve been here before and want to find some of the best places to see fall foliage in New England for your next trip? Either way, this guide is jam-packed with lots of fall ideas and adventures you can find like apple and pumpkin picking, […]