Piccolo’s of Mineola has been a beloved Italian restaurant on Long Island for many years, and for good reason. For some unknown reason, we have never made it to Piccolo’s in Mineola. We have tried a bunch on the new and hot restaurants but had passed up this neighborhood gem in a cute little house […]
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I had a realization this morning about the wonders of travel today. I can leave my house in suburban New York and be in San Francisco 8 hours later. This includes the time it takes to get to the airport (including checking a bag (if people still do that), going through security and boarding my
From New York to San Francisco in Hours: The Astonishing Power of Flight Read More »
In yet another example of lack of service exhibited by Marriott properties, a guest at the Westin National Harbor reported an incident that horrified me. This guest was in Washington DC for a business trip. As a Gold Bonvoy member, he requested and was granted a late check out time of 2:00 pm. He returned
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Back in the day, when you stayed at a hotel, your room would be cleaned and refreshed each day. The bed would be made and fresh towels would be supplied each day. When you stayed at hotel, daily housekeeping was a standard expectation and even a key differentiator from a vacation rental or Airbnb. Ever
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I just read an article in the New York Times on how this journalist travels with a burner phone during international travel. He leaves his iPhone home. This raised some interesting thoughts for me. Is there a real risk that border control people will go through all the contents of my phone or is this
Your Phone at the Border: Are Your Digital Secrets Safe? Read More »
I have a trip to Los Angeles in October for 3 nights and I am trying to decide whether I should book an Airbnb or a Hotel for this trip. I have never stayed in an Airbnb so this is kind of a new leap for me. I figured that laying out the pros and
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Recently, I went to the new Wegman’s in Lake Grove on Long Island to see what all the hype is about. For those who are unaware, this Wegman’s is the first on Long Island and it across the street from the Smith Haven Mall. For the geography impaired people, Lake Grove is east of Smithtown
Lake Grove Wegmans: Long Island’s New Supermarket Powerhouse Read More »
My favorite hotel story of the day, a customer reported that they stayed at the Hampton Inn Dallas-Arlington Entertainment District and there was no soap in the bathroom. Initially, I thought that this customer had an issue with the liquid soap that hotels provide instead of the bar soap that I typically like. But no,
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One of my favorite local Italian Restaurants for many years has been real Caesar taste that is lacking at some many restaurants. We then proceeded to order a Chicken Scarpariello and a Veal Scallopine alla Ginestra (mushroom and sundried tomatoes). The Chicken Scarpariello did not have any real taste. Bland is the best way to describe it. I was disappointed
La Ginestra Glen Cove Review: An Honest Look at an Unusual Off Night Read More »
Let’s be honest, while visions of turquoise waters and swaying palms dominate our Caribbean daydreams, the practicalities of travel eventually bubble to the surface. And when nature calls in paradise, the quality of the facilities can significantly impact your experience. So, ditch the rose-tinted glasses for a moment, and join me on a lighthearted quest
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