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New York Post 9/11: Still A Tourist Hot Spot

There’s no doubt the September 11th terror attacks crippled New York’s tourism industry. I remember watching the news in the dark days and weeks following the collapse of the World Trade Center and hearing hotel operators say they could barely give rooms away in the heart of the city. It was an unbelievable sound bite that still sticks with me these many years later. I remember my best friend, a flight attendant for American Airlines, telling me how empty the flights to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark were. Add that to restaurants, theaters, museums, and other local attractions that saw patronage … Continue reading →

Good News For Fliers—Aeroclinics and Luxury Parking

AEROCLINIC I can’t think of a worse situation than having to fly with an earache, a stomachache… or worse, getting sick on your flight. Luckily, for fliers arriving into or departing from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport help is right around the corner (and up an escalator and down a concourse or two). The airport just unveiled a new walk-in medical clinic located in the pre-security area above the main terminal. According to airport officials, the center provides treatment for illnesses such as flu, sinus infections, insect bites, burns and skin conditions. In addition, the 4,400-square-foot clinic can also “fill some … Continue reading →

Another Reason NOT To Drive In New York City

If you thought parking in New York City was expensive (brace yourself) be prepared to dig just as deep for the privilege of merely driving into the most congested part of Manhattan. If city leaders get their way motorists will have to fork over a bit of green because the city’s mayor wants to go “green.” According to a proposal outlined by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the plan to charge motorists stems from the boom in population and the affect it’s having on the environment. “Let’s face up to the fact that our population growth is putting our city … Continue reading →

Robotic Parking in New York

Have you ever driven in New York City? It’s an experience you won’t soon forget. Have you ever tried parking your car in New York City? That’s also an experience one never forgets. The times I’ve been forced to park in the city I tend to walk away wondering if my car will be there when I return. I could pay someone else to deal with my vehicle, but I have visions of the scene from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” where two parking attendants take Cameron’s dad’s Ferrari on a joy ride (not that I own a Ferrari)… If you … Continue reading →

Mission Possible: Ode to the Cooler

Current BMI: 31 One of the reasons that I like journaling as a means to facilitate weight loss is that it helps me identify patterns. I don’t make a huge production of my journal. I just basically write down whether or not I drank enough water, whether or not I ate 5 to 8 servings of fruits and vegetables and how much if any sweets I ate. (Sweets are my huge weakness.) I might note if I had fast food as well. In any case, I’ve already discovered (or rather rediscovered) something that is going to be a pitfall for … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits

In this edition of “Travel Tidbits”—how to stay at one of the cheapest (and cleanest) places in New York City; learn about a proposed law aimed at cracking down on distracted drivers; and find out how one travel aid is helping Jimi Hendrix fans. The Pod Hotel, New York. It’s classified as the Big Apple’s “newest budget property.” Allow me to translate: It’s a hotel in the heart of New York where you can find rooms for under $100. Personally, I think it is a saving grace for budget conscious travelers like myself. So, what do you get for less … Continue reading →