I like to think that if you can make it in New York you can make it anywhere. Not sure how I cam up with that notion but maybe some day I will write a song or poem or something about it.
I don’t think you need to tell me how great of a place New York City is to visit. If you gave me 4 days and told me I could spend them in any large city in the world I would choose New York. Anything beyond four days and it simply becomes too much. Too much noise, too much traffic, too much sensory overload.
But for four days it is fabulous. There are all of the world class museums to visit, there is the very real possibility that you will spend $25 on a hamburger, there is unrivaled shopping, there is Central Park, there is the theater, there is the endless opportunities to people watch and to possibly see a celebrity, there is a visit to the David Letterman show, there are the jazz clubs, there is the reality of getting ripped off by a taxi driver, and there is much, much more.
One thing that you won’t find too often in New York is an affordable hotel room. The city is expensive and that applies to hotels as well, which is why it would behoove you to take advantage of Expedia’s sale on hotel rooms. If those rates don’t fit your budget, you can shop around and try to find an even better deal.
Las Vegas might be located in Nevada but it clearly is part of some kind of alternative universe. The place has a Paris hotel, a hotel dedicated to New York, a taste of Venice and a whole lot of cheesiness. That is what makes Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Some people love it, others would rather spend a vacation as a prisoner of war. Very few people are completely indifferent about it.
The Canadian Rockies are a jewel that a lot of people in the United States don’t even know about. Picture unbelievable mountains, tons of wildlife and quaint towns that aren’t constantly overflowing with tourists and you’ll have an idea of what parts of British Columbia and Alberta are like. Through in some world class skiing and winter outdoor activities and you can imagine why I am so bullish on the place.
China is one of the most fascinating places you’ll ever go. On any given day you might get a glimpse of villages picking rice barefooted in the fields, while construction workers pound away on modern, sleek high rise buildings right next to the fields. The country is growing like crazy and the mix of old world living with fast paced modern life is something that will stick with you.
Traveling with a pet can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit of a hassle. A lot of hotels are not too keen on letting your pooch stay with you in your room. It is even more difficult if your dog is on the bigger side of the canine spectrum and not one of those ridiculous little ankle bitters that can fit inside Paris Hilton’s purse.
Good news for those of you who like to strap wooden planks to your feet and swoosh down the mountains at breakneck speeds. Not only is there snow in the air, but there is also a fierce discount war to attract your precious ski vacation dollars. The ski industry continues to expand each year and as any good consumer knows, competition usually helps to drive down prices.
As I sit here staring out the window at the 1,234th straight day of gray clouds, I can’t help but wonder if the sun has disappeared for good. I also can’t help but feel a bit on envy towards those of you who are wearing sunglasses and sitting by the pool while you are reading this blog. Your golden tan skin is the essence of good health. Your carefree attitude the sign of relaxation. There are no bags under your eyes. You are not tired. You will live forever.
If you are of a certain age, you might hear the word Egypt and immediately burst out singing lyrics about walking like an Egyptian. You will then proceed to have that song stuck in your head for the next four months. As painful as this might be, the fact is that you should have Egypt on your mind. It is one of the more fascinating places you could ever visit. Between the utter craziness of Cairo and the history of the pyramids and the warmth of its people, Egypt is an excellent travel destination.
Chances are that when you think of Aruba you probably think of blue waters and golden sands. There is a good reason those images come to mind. Aruba is one of those islands that some people like to call paradise. It is also one of those places that would be ideal to visit during the dark days that some people like to call winter. Cheap Tickets has a nice selection of 
Belfast is an old city. It has been around since the Bronze Age, which occurred sometime between the creation of earth and the creation of reality television. Even with its age and history, Belfast is a modern, hip city that is well worth a visit if you have the opportunity. The people who live in Belfast seem to like it too. In a 2003 survey of cities in the UK, Belfast was voted the one with the most content residents.