Articles by Suzanne Russo
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Tagged with brooklyn, budget-friendly, hotel, lighthouse, music, romantic, seafood
Dear Valentine, Thanks so much for the charming (sappy) poem, the lovely flowers (that have now wilted), and the box of chocolates (after three that tasted a little like silly ...
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Tagged with bus, dining, drink, family-fun, festival, nightlife, train
What: Montreal High Lights Festival 2010
Where: The High Lights event and all affiliated outdoor activities take place in Old Montreal and the Quays of the Old Port; performances and culinary ...
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Tagged with beach, bed-and-breakfast, dining, fall-foliage, family-fun, outdoors, portland, spa
The sudden chill in the air may signify summer is really over, but that doesn't mean you need to cross Northeastern beaches and coastlines off the vacation list until next ...
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Tagged with bed-and-breakfast, cultural-activities, fall-foliage, outdoors, romantic, train
My friend Koryn and I were in a borough of Bucks County and the owner of the make-your-own-scent shop Bath Junkie (15 E Bride St., 215.862.2100) had just announced to ...
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Tagged with beer, boat, bookstore, chinatown-bus, family, food, romantic, shopping, train
Portland, ME is a smallish city with an even smaller town feel, but within its compact size it packs a lot of punch. Whether you’re a sailor or a landlubber, ...
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Tagged with bike, budget-friendly, dining, LIRR, picnic, wine
When we step off the train in Southold, Long Island, I can’t help but think, “We’re not in New York City anymore.” Just two and a half hours from Manhattan, ...
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Tagged with budget-friendly, festival, governors-island, music, party, picnic, williamsburg
What: Couch Crash/Music Bash/Picnic Party
Where: Locations vary by event
When: Sunday, August 23—Sunday, August 30
Why: New York is a potpourri of people and culture and it's about to get even more ...
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Tagged with family-fun, holiday, subway
What: The Ultimate Cook (and Camp) Out
Where: Queens Country Farm Museum, Floral Park, NY
When: Saturday, July 4th to Sunday, July 5th
Why: Fireworks are great, sure. But why fight the crowds ...
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Tagged with beach, festival, film, food, romantic, water-taxi
What: Films About Food (and Food From Films)
Where: Water Taxi Beach, Long Island City, Queens
When: Saturday, June 13 – Friday, June 19
Why: These days the phrase “dinner and a movie” ...
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