Experience

Looking for a sweet vacation or just a place to stop and be a kid again? These places have become landmarks for amazing candy shops and sweet tooth indulgences. Economy Candy, New York This Lower East Side landmark has been satisfying…

Those lucky muggles in Universal Studios Orlando are finally getting to experience the Diagon Alley expansion. The Leaky Cauldron is cranking out magical meals, the Hogwarts Express is transferring passengers to and from Hogsmeade and the…

Do you want to build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman. If you have children who adore the film 'Frozen,' you have probably had the tune embedded into your head for months. The Disney flick has brought in more than a billion…

When you find a favorite TV show or rewatch a beloved movie, you connect with the characters at some level. Perhaps you can relate to Carrie Bradshaw’s fashion sense or live vicariously through Leonardo DiCaprio’s powerful roles. Whatever…

Afternoon tea originated in England as a custom practiced exclusively by the upper class. In the late 19th century, it went through a transformation which made it accessible to the middle classes as well. Now in the UK, you’ll find many…

Lucky muggles, witches and wizards are in Universal Studios, Orlando covering the pre-opening media blitz for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. A red carpet has been rolled out for the stars of the film including Matthew…

You don't have to fly to Africa to go on a safari. The abundance of wildlife is, without doubt, amazing to witness, but America is home to many animals roaming free. Zoos are a wonderful and easily accessible way to observe these…

When I first decided to visit the UK earlier this year, I knew there was one place I had to check off my bucket list—Stonehenge. Like many, I grew up hearing about the mystique of Stonehenge with its immense stones stacked on top of one…

The walls hiding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley are down and the reveal is well worth the wait. We still don't have an official opening date, but vacation packages featuring Diagon Alley begin June 29th 2014. However,…

Almost 40% of people with paid vacation time...don't use it. That is according to a survey done by staffing firm, Robert Half. Of those skipping time off, 38% said they were saving it up for next year, while another 30% stated they just…