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How to Do Family Travel Right in New York City

By //  by Jen Maier Leave a Comment

Most people who haven’t been to New York City would probably have it on their bucket list of cities to visit.  New York has it all – history, culture, food, shopping – you can pretty much find whatever you are looking for in NYC. Thinking of a romantic getaway? New York is the place for sunsets from the Empire State building, award winning restaurants and carriage rides in Central Park. Planning a Girlfriend Getaway? New York delivers in spades with Broadway shows, some of the world’s …

Filed Under: New York City, Travel, United States Tagged With: bring the kids to NYC, family travel, Family travel NYC, must sees for a first visit to New York City, New York City, rockefeller center, Travel, what you should do with your family in NYC

The Magic Bra Shop of NYC

By //  by Candace Sampson 4 Comments

There are a lot of places I could tell you to go to in New York City if you're planning a visit. But if you have cans, ta-tas, bee-stings, melons or boobies, I have one place you absolutely must visit. When you walk into Orchard Corset, you might be a little taken aback by the lack of flash. I know, I know you might be used to La Senza or Victoria's Secret but it's time to leave that all behind now. You've now entered a magical place. Think Harry Potter's Wand Shop. A long narrow store, …

Filed Under: New York City, Travel Tagged With: bra shopping NYC, Candace Derickx, Life in Pleasantville, must see NYC, Orchard Corset, Travel

Top 10 Television Shows in NYC

By //  by Candace Sampson 3 Comments

Yesterday, I shared my favourite Top Ten Movies Set in NYC. Today I'm sharing my favourite TV Shows, because although movies made a big impression with me about New York, it was the TV shows that really sucked me in. From the classic "doink doink" from the Law & Order opening to The Jeffersons opening song (yes, I know every word) to the classic Friends show that had me glued to my set every Thursday night, these shows helped me fall in love with NYC long before I got to visit it. Less than …

Filed Under: New York City, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Candace Derickx, Friends, Law & Order, Life in Pleasantville, Taxi, Travel, TV Shows New York City

Top Ten Movies Set in NYC

By //  by Candace Sampson 18 Comments

Not to sound cliche, but I love New York City. I can hardly wait to see it next week when I return for Blogher '12. My love affair with NYC started years ago though....watching movies. Now of course that I've been there I am either always saying "Oooh, I've seen that!" or "Ooooh, I need to see that!" Here then is my list of the ten best movies set in New York City. What movies are your favourites set in New York City? Elf West Side Story Breakfast at Tiffany's The …

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