Trees strung with colorful lights all over the Boston Common, Bostonians huddled in pubs drinking to the season, the smell of warm babkas at Bakey in Quincy Market….December is a wonderful time to enjoy a visit to Boston. It is cold. I live in New York and have been through a blizzard or two but still found the cold in Boston (when it getsContinue reading “Christmas in Boston, MA “
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Christmas in Philadelphia, PA
When the temperatures drop to around freezing and the holiday lights go up, one of my favorite cities to visit for Christmas is Philadelphia. It’s less than a two-hour drive from NYC, and with Christmas markets, great food, and lots of art and history there’s always something new to explore. With so many great hotelsContinue reading “Christmas in Philadelphia, PA”
The Christmas Markets and More in New York City
At Christmas time New York City is adorned with festive lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Then the Christmas markets open, enveloping visitors with the spirit of the season. While there are a number of smaller markets in Manhattan and the other boroughs, below I will list the three largest ones, which are located atContinue reading “The Christmas Markets and More in New York City”
Christmas in San Antonio, TX
With only a few days off over the Christmas break, San Antonio turned out to be a pleasant holiday weekend getaway. With so many hotels in the downtown area, and everything to see mostly downtown, it was easy to plan a stay. San Antonio lights up during the Christmas season, especially all over the RiverContinue reading “Christmas in San Antonio, TX”