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Itinerary · New York City · 3 days
Plan three magical days in New York City at Christmas 2026, from Rockefeller Center and the holiday markets to Dyker Heights lights. Includes where to stay, budget advice, and booking tips.
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Itinerary · Catskills · 1 day
My fall foliage day trip in the Catskills: breakfast in New Paltz, the top of Kaaterskill Falls, peak-weekend traffic and parking tips, and an honest take on the Belleayre gondola.
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Place guide · Iceland
Estimated budget for a five-day Iceland package trip: $1,700–$3,100 per person for the package and food, before flights and optional extras. Based on my August 2023 trip; not current supplier quotes.
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Travel tips · Iceland
What to pack for Iceland in summer, from my August 2023 trip: layers, rain gear, footwear, swimwear for the Blue Lagoon, a sleep mask for the midnight sun, adapters, money, documents and a printable checklist.
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Review · Iceland
Is Guide to Iceland’s 5-day summer package worth it? My honest review after doing it in August 2023 with friends: what’s included, how it felt, package vs self-drive, approximate costs, pros and cons.
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Review · Iceland
Is the Blue Lagoon worth it? My honest take after visiting in August 2023: ticket tiers, booking and timing near KEF, pros and cons, alternatives like Sky Lagoon, and what to bring.
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Itinerary · Las Vegas · 5 days
Five days in Las Vegas: the Strip, the Bellagio fountains and the High Roller, then out of the neon to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon. Here's exactly how I split it.
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MembersPlace guide · New York City
The ten New York City tours I’d point a friend to, with who each is for and what to book ahead.
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Review · New York City
Five New York City hotels to compare for a $500 nightly budget, from Broadway and NoMad to the Upper West Side and Greenpoint.
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