It’s time to take that fabulous trip to New York City that you have been dreaming of. Everything about New York screams urban and fun: the lights, the sounds, the food, and the people.
If you are going to plan this trip, you will first want to take a look at the Hudson Hotel. Located walking distance from Central Park, Columbus Circle and the theatre district, the Hudson is where you will want to stay. The Hudson is known as one of New York City’s “boutique” hotels and offers a unique atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else. The modern yet luxurious hotel offers all types of room styles, ranging from a standard to the penthouse. The entrance into the lobby includes an ascending escalator which “transports” you both figuratively and literally into a new “world”. With a cutting edge design, a sky terrace, and unbelievable spa services, the Hudson is where you will want to be resting your head at night.
While in New York you will also want to stroll through Central Park, visit Times Square, and take a shopping day. NYC is known as one of the fashion capitals of the world and there is no reason to pass up an opportunity to treat yourself to the beautiful boutiques and designers in New York. One option to condsider is to take a shopping tour, in which a tour guide will take you around to all the best boutiques and even get you into exclusive designer showrooms.
One thing that is a definite must when visiting New York is to see a show. Whether it be a musical or a play, New York has the best theatrical performers and it’s well worth spending a night seeing a performance. The best part is that the hotel is walking distance from all the theatres, so you can grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant and then head over to the show.
New York is one of the most vibrant cities to visit because it has so much to offer. So stop dreaming about that trip and start planning it!
Dreaming of New York is a post from: Travel for Pennies
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Company events can be some of the most boring celebrations a person will ever attend. Everyone is caught in that uncomfortable space of trying to enjoy themselves and let loose while still maintaining the proper business persona. Finding that balance can be extremely difficult for younger employees or those who are new to a specific corporate culture .
A good way to break the ice at a company party is to take pictures — and not just the kind that are suitable for a company newsletter. Encouraging employees to take candid snapshots of each other is a great way for an event organizer to get people to loosen up and socialize. People tend to relax more than a little bit and even get somewhat goofy when a camera appears. That can go a long way to creating a more jovial party atmosphere.
Organizers may want to consider investing in a photo booth rental to facilitate that type of atmosphere. These portable booths operate the same way as the photo booths everyone remembers from malls and arcades of their youth. Step into the booth alone or with a friend and pose for a quick sequence of head shots that are printed out on a strip to take home. The photos can even be customized with the company name and event date to turn them into personalized keepsakes of the event.
Company Parties are Better with Photos is a post from: Travel for Pennies
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If you had to choose between the Bride of Frankenstein’s Monster and the Bride of Dracula, the choice would be obvious, wouldn’t it? The legend of the vampire has always had a sexier allure than the wife of the creature once played by Boris Karloff. If you take a look at womens Halloween costumes , you’ll find a number of characters can be equally sexy, such as the costume of an Arabian Princess, a Sexy Nurse, or a Vixen Pirate Wench. But the Vampiress has always had an attraction ever since Bram Stoker first introduced the lovely sharp-fanged ladies who met Jonathan Harker in Dracula’s castle.
It’s difficult to say exactly how vampires became associated with sexiness, from Dracula to the Twilight movies, because these creatures of the night first began as mythological beings who fed on the essence of life (usually blood), and the belief in them may be prehistoric in nature. The first actual work of fiction regarding vampires, though, was contained in John Polidori’s 1819 work, The Vampyre , which influenced later works such as the little known Varney the Vampire to the well known Dracula.
For some reason, this creature has been with us before humanity knew how to write its own history and still seems to be with us today (with a number of television series and movies to support this claim), and over time, the idea of blood-sucking creatures of the night have somehow transformed themselves into sparkling, sexy vampires of both sexes, subject matter for entertainment that either gender might use as a costume for Halloween.
Choosing the Sexiest Halloween Costume is a post from: Travel for Pennies
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Of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, Ibiza has the reputation of the place to go for the 24 hour party vacation. However, the Summer Solstice Celebration taking place this June, is about much more than partying ’til you drop. The weekend celebrating summer begins June 19th with a hike of three, of the many, beautiful beaches on the island’s coastline. Tour guides will provide healthy drinks adn wholesome treats along the way. The hike ends with yoga on the beach. That evening, the organization Greenheart, will have members speaking about the goals the group has for the island and details about the projects they are working on currently to reduce pollution and promote sustainable living on the island. Shankara will provide live entertainment for the close of the evening.
The next day will bring people to the largest open air market on the island, San Jordi. In the section with five star hotels, Ibiza merchants offer the best in artistic goods and bargains. The spirit of the market is joyous and colorful. There will be tours offered later in the afternoon to one of the most pristine and unspoiled beaches on the island, Salinas, the area that is protected from development and a reserve for the indigenous plants, animals and marine life. There are a few relaxing cafes and restaurants along the reserve where one can continue relaxing and socializing after a day spent hiking, swimming and scuba diving in the lagoons. There will be an organized cleaning session for the beach with members from Greenheart, with a party for all those involved to follow, celebrating the care of the environment and those taking part in doing so.
The final day of the three day celebration begins with pilates on the beach. La Casita Verde is the home base for Greenheart, and there will be performances and art exhibits all day. One of the projects the group continues is the Aloe Vera plantation. There will be seminars on the health benefits of the plant and the various recipes one can utilize. There is also an organic farm located on the property and the meal provided that day will be organic and vegetarian , with specialty juice drinks available, coffee made from carob, and a variety of health conscious deserts. As the progresses there will be film festivals and workshops relating to climate change and the dangers of not stepping up to protect the environment. All is not instruction however, as there will be various stages with performances by dance companies, and music, with a drumming workshop intended for all to participate. And in the tradition of the island, the party will continue on into the evening, but with just a bit more awareness, to the planet and to one’s own physical well-being, than is what one experiences in the dance clubs and bars.
Summer Solstice in Ibiza, 2009 is a post from: Travel for Pennies
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