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Ned Levi discusses his recent Amtrak experience during the nor’easter last weekend, and Amtrak serious problems in how it treats its passengers, and its judgment about it’s own ability to quickly repair significant widespread systems and power problems.
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American Airlines is expanding its international service to and from New York this spring. It’s inaugurating three additional routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Jose, Costa Rica; Madrid, Spain and Manchester, England.
The flights to Costa Rica will begin on April 6th; Service to Madrid will start on May 1st; Service between [...]
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Ned Levi relates his experience on Amtrak in last Saturday’s big snowstorm, which when faced with a failed engine still got its passengers to their destination, New York City, in a reasonable amount of time, by quick, decisive action. Amtrak’s actions enabled Ned and his family to salvage their visit to the Big Apple.
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The lesson, if there is one, is probably that anything can happen while traveling. While there are no guarantees even at home, travel introduces new risks that can result in you being separated from something you care about.
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JAL wary of bankruptcy and Japan wary of bailout, Big Apple is most visited city, Continental CEO refuses pay until the airline makes a profit
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Last week, Carnival Cruise Lines christened its newest, largest ship the 3,646-passenger, 130,000-ton Carnival Dream. It boasts such features largest water park at sea, new family cabins with two bathrooms, a nighttime poolside laser show, and what the line is calling “the most elaborate” children’s facilities at sea.
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During each day, you will probably change your camera’s settings. Ned has a series of tips to help you develop your pre-shoot checklist to reset your camera to settings you want and expect, so you don’t ruin any of the day’s photos or miss great photo opportunities.
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New York City has a found a lasting place in my heart. I loved visiting there as a child, my oldest son now lives there, and I helped out in the days after the 9/11 tragedy eight years ago. So, on this fateful anniversary, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on some of my favorite things about New York City.
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The first rib-like forms of Santiago Calatrava’s World Trace Center Transportation Center are rising from the giant pit at the base of Ground Zero in Manhattan. What is expected to cost more than $3 billion and will not be completed for another four years, is a graceful building that will be the transportation hub for the train station below the World Trade Center.
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New York City is offering a unique tourism promotion that is sure strike a chord with anyone who loves to shop till they drop and who loves fashion: Fashion’s Night Out, on September 10th, 2009. Put it on your calendar. If you’re thinking of visiting The Big Apple, this is the perfect time.
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