Happy B-Day World Traveler Lucas- 8 Years-Old, 64 Countries Visited!

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Appalachian Trail: TN-NC State Line

Last week our little man Lucas turned 8 years-old!

Rather than have a birthday party, our family opted to celebrate by going on a quick trip to Philadelphia (probably our favorite city close to NYC). Since we all love to travel, this was a great way to celebrate!

I can still remember our first trip with Lucas at 3 months old to Barbados and now, here he is at 8 years-old having already visited 64 countries! No, that isn’t a typo, before turning 8, Lucas made it past 60 countries. Yes, Lucas is a true world traveler! Continue reading Happy B-Day World Traveler Lucas- 8 Years-Old, 64 Countries Visited! →

Win A $1,000 Visa Gift Card & Pair Of CAT Work Boots (3 Winners)

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Visa Gift CardShoe Sensation is currently running the CAT Work Hard, Play Hard Sweepstakes.

In the sweepstakes you can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card and a pair of CAT work boots!

I can’t say that I’m in the market for CAT work boots. However, I could definitely make good use of a $1,000 Visa gift card so I’d definitely love to win this prize! Continue reading Win A $1,000 Visa Gift Card & Pair Of CAT Work Boots (3 Winners) →

Awesome NYC Seasonal Burger & Ice Cream Stand Mister Dips Expanding

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Mister DipsIn late 2016 I wrote a review of the seasonal burger and ice cream stand Mister Dips.

The stand is actually an Airstream trailer located at the William Vale Hotel (in Vale Park) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Mister Dips was created by restaurateur Andrew Carmellini, famous for restaurants like The Dutch and Lafayette. Both of those restaurants serve incredible burgers although they’re a bit pricer than what you’ll find at Vale Park! Continue reading Awesome NYC Seasonal Burger & Ice Cream Stand Mister Dips Expanding →

A New Anthony Bourdain Travel Book Is Available For Pre-Order

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Chef, author and globetrotting TV star Anthony Bourdain tragically died around a year and a half back. Since then, many of his personal items were put up for auction. A scholarship was also started by the Culinary Institute of America in his name.

For fans looking for more from Anthony Bourdain, you’ll have one last chance! Continue reading A New Anthony Bourdain Travel Book Is Available For Pre-Order →

Win A Disney Cruise Vacation for 4 from Southwest

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Disney CruiseSouthwest Airlines is giving away a Caribbean Disney Cruise for four. The prize includes a 7-night cruise, airfare and more!

While I’m not a fan of cruises I’d still love to win this prize. In 2018 we visited Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland Paris. We all had a fun time and the kids have asked to go back to Disney various times. Continue reading Win A Disney Cruise Vacation for 4 from Southwest →

3X AA Miles With World of Hyatt, Hotel Strategy For Our Road Trip, 1st Harry Potter Store Opening In NYC, Travel Contests & More- The Rehash!

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rehashIt was a very special week here for us.

Our little man Lucas turned 8 years-old over the weekend. For his birthday we took a quick road trip to Philadelphia, one of our favorite destinations within a couple of hours of home.

I plan to have a post up this week highlighting the places Lucas has been as well as how much he flew this past year. Continue reading 3X AA Miles With World of Hyatt, Hotel Strategy For Our Road Trip, 1st Harry Potter Store Opening In NYC, Travel Contests & More- The Rehash! →

How Messy Should You Leave Hotel Room, 52 Places To Go In 2020, Is It Safe To Travel To The Middle East, Museum Wants To Hear Your Drunken Stories & More- Travel News!

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Continue reading How Messy Should You Leave Hotel Room, 52 Places To Go In 2020, Is It Safe To Travel To The Middle East, Museum Wants To Hear Your Drunken Stories & More- Travel News! →

First Harry Potter Flagship Store Opening This Summer In New York City

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Harry Potter books and movies are some of the most popular of all time.

Universal Studios Hollywood  has The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter which draws huge crowds and long waits.

In the summer of 2020, New York City will be getting their own Harry Potter destination-worthy shop. Continue reading First Harry Potter Flagship Store Opening This Summer In New York City →

Hotel Strategy For Our Road Trip- Don’t Book More Than A Day In Advance!

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Over Winter Break 2019 the Michael W Travels family went on a Deep South Road Trip.

Along the way (we live in Brooklyn, NY) we made stops in states like Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina.

Kim and I wanted to keep this trip as flexible as possible. We didn’t want to be tied down to a set plan of where to overnight. We wanted to be able to stay and enjoy a place longer or return to a missed place on the way back if weather wasn’t on our side. Continue reading Hotel Strategy For Our Road Trip- Don’t Book More Than A Day In Advance! →