Posts in June 2013

6 Things to Bring When Camping

  June 20, 2013  //  The Hot List

Camping season will soon be upon us, so we’ve compiled a list of the essentials needed for a great camping trip. Food and Water – Staying hydrated and satiated is crucial for having a great camping experience. Be sure to bring plenty of water and food, in case the fish aren’t biting that day. Some…

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What’s Cooking on Cookman

  June 15, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

If there’s one place you have to visit in the beach city of Asbury Park, it’s Cookman Avenue. Filled with specialty shops, delicious food, and exciting storefronts, you could spend the whole day exploring just one street! Shelter Home is a carefully curated collection of home accessories and furniture with a modern aesthetic. The two…

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Tourist Attractions in NYC II

  June 14, 2013  //  Destination Guides, New York City

New York, New York, the city so nice, we’re writing about its tourist attractions twice!  There are so many iconic sights to see in the city that one post about its famous tourist spots would simply not suffice!  Here is our second installment of Tourist Attractions in NYC. The Statue of Liberty In a city…

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Sweet Treats

  June 13, 2013  //  Sweet Treats

Ah spring, the time for love, flowers, rain, and sweets. Let’s be serious folks. There isn’t a season that isn’t for sweets! We’ve compiled a list of the sweetest city treasures so that you can satisfy any sugar cravings. Check out our Sweet Treats guide to the best of New York Bakeries. Magnolia Bakery –…

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Riding the Trails

  June 12, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting Martha's Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is full of beautiful winding trails, making it ideal for those who love to explore the outdoors. But why use two legs to get around, when you can use four? We’re talking legs of the equine variety. Horses are a fun and exciting way to explore the island, so why not saddle up…

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Twin Lights Historic Site

  June 11, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

If you’re on one of our boats heading to the Jersey Shore, you may have noticed not one, but two lighthouses in the distance at the Navesink Light Station. So why the need for more than one lighthouse? The second lighthouse was built to help mariners find their way, and differentiate the lighthouse in Sandy…

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Free Summer Concerts at Sandy Hook

  June 10, 2013  //  Destination Guides, Visiting New Jersey

What’s better than a free concert?  What about a free concert on the beach?  Starting on June 12th  get ready to rock out at Sandy Hook Park for the Sandy Hook Foundation’s Summer Concert Series.  Every Wednesday catch bands cover classic rock songs from all eras and corners of the world.  For more information go…

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Kids in the City/Saturday Update

  June 9, 2013  //  Kids

If you want to take your kids into the city, but you have no idea where to take them, we are here to help! We’ve compiled a list of the most kid-centric spots in New York City to make the trip fun for the whole family! FAO SCHWARZ The oldest toy store in the United…

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NYC Trivia

  June 8, 2013  //  Sunday Funday

New York City is a buzzing hub of activity, culture and education. People from all over the world come to the city to see what the Big Apple has to offer, and with so many people, ideas and ways of living, there are sure to be a few interesting facts about the city that so…

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Whaling City Express Photos ll

  June 7, 2013  //  Check Out Our Videos

We recently went on a little trip to the city on the Whaling City Express, a boat destined for trips to Martha’s Vineyard this summer. We were able to snap a few pictures, so if you want to know what we saw on our way into New York just sit back and enjoy the view!…

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