One of the most beloved holiday activities in NYC is seeing the festive department store window displays. Macy’s holiday window displays are among the best -- and the oldest! 2025 dates TBD. Last year the window displayed up on November 21 and remained up until January 1. As a native new Yorker, I've gone to […]
One of the best things to do in NYC during the holiday season is to visit the city's Christmas markets. At the Columbus Circle Holiday Market, you'll find lots of lovely artisan crafts, food and hot drinks to warm you up and loads of holiday spirit! While smaller than other markets, it's still worth a […]
This post is a visitor's guide to Mount Vernon Estate, the home and final resting place of George Washington. We provide tips on tickets, tours, directions, what you will see, and other planning advice. Our guides have been offering tours of Mount Vernon for over a decade. It is a staple for school groups coming […]
You’ve arrived in NYC with your itinerary in hand. Everything is planned down to the minute. You leave your hotel excited to explore the city and…you feel a raindrop. Don’t worry! There's no shortage of things to do when it rains. We locals don’t hide when it is wet outside and neither should you! In […]
There are four statues on the corner of Lafayette Park on the north side of the White House. Who are they? Check us out on YouTube - Top Things To Do DC - for our weekly series, Should Have Asked A Tour Guide, every Tuesday at 230pm.
As tour guides, we're always being asked about how to get admission to the most popular attractions in Rome, including the illustrious Vatican Museums. Located in Vatican City, these museums house thousands of precious and historic artefacts from throughout history. One of the biggest attractions here is of course the Sistine Chapel, which is included […]
This post covers the weather in Dubai in November, including average temperatures and rainfall, plus tips on what to pack. In my role as both your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I bring a unique combination of skills to provide you with accurate weather forecasts for this month. This ensures that you have all […]
When choosing your dates to visit New York, you might want to take into consideration these public or bank holidays. On these dates, some major attractions in NYC might be closed or have reduced hours. On the other hand, some of these holidays make the city extra fun, offering special events and festivities like Christmas, […]
When looking at flights to New York City, you will likely have seen flights arriving at two of the three NYC airports, JFK Airport, Newark Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. The right airport for you will depend on where you are flying from and on what airline, where your accommodations are in the city, and your […]
Watching the ball drop in Times Square is, for some, the ultimate way to spend New Year's Eve. As a native New Yorker, I've celebrated New Years in Times Square a few times and it was unforgettable. But over the years I've discovered other fun ways to ring in the New Year. As a local […]
Have you ever heard that President William Howard Taft once got stuck in a bathtub? Find out if that is true or not on this week's Should Have Asked A Tour Guide. Check us out on YouTube - Top Things To Do DC - for our weekly series, Should Have Asked A Tour Guide, every […]
Have you ever heard that Georgetown was named for George Washington (or another famous George)? Find out if that is true or not on this week's Should Have Asked A Tour Guide. Check us out on YouTube - Top Things To Do DC - for our weekly series, Should Have Asked A Tour Guide, every […]
Of the several places to ice skate in London, one of the loveliest is at Somerset House, where the courtyard of a gorgeous 17th-century building is transformed into an ice rink. Under the sparkling lights of a 40-foot (12 m) Christmas tree, gliding on the ice at Somerset House is something magical. And in the […]
February in Charleston features mostly cool afternoons with cold nights and early mornings. My expertise as a retired meteorologist complements my tour guide duties, offering you reliable weather updates this month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures during February tend to be near 58-60 F (about 15 C) early in the month, warming gradually to 63-65 F […]
You may already know that one great way to see New York City is from the water, whether you join a sightseeing cruise, ride the free Staten Island Ferry, or take on one of NYC’s commuter ferries. Now you can get amazing views of NYC from a hot tub! When you take Sea The City’s […]
In a lot of my blog posts about London, I mention that those of us who live here rarely come to Leicester Square. But the exception to that is during the holiday season! The Leicester Square Christmas Market gets a visit from me every single year. In this post, I'm going to outline everything you […]
