Brooklyn Botanic Gardens: Summer Time

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens: Summer Time

"The most lasting and pure gladness comes to me from my gardens." ~ Lillie Langtry Wandering into Brooklyn  One of my favorite places, isn't actually in Manhattan (shocking I know!) but in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (BBG) are 52 acres of  bloomin' green goodness. An oasis filled with all different types of flowers, themed [...]

Gilt Travel

On rainy days like today I dream of far away places, tropical and historical. Settings that transport you away for a little R and R. Scratching that travel itch and replenishing the mind and spirit. We all know about airline discount sites, such as Travelocity and Expedia. But there are also websites for discounted hotel [...]