…lse so it was the right move. The Chinese are big gamblers and the lure of new and exciting casinos is a big draw to them. It’s also a draw to other nationalities, including Americans. Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino in Singapore For me, a casino alone isn’t enough to draw me in but attached to a building like the Marina Bay Sands then we’ve got something. Just look at this building above, it looks fake in person and still looks fake in pictures…
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A Night of Culturazzi in New York
December 14, 2012 by 22 Comments
…also has a passion for style and was actually named one of 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers by Us Weekly Magazine-I was #26 and just missed the cut, DOH! She also appears frequently on Good Morning America and has a popular fashion blog. As the event came and went, I had a great time. I continue to be impressed by Marriott and WIRED and their unique partnership. As I said in my opening paragraph, they are two brands that really get it. The new traveler…
How To Use Citi Bike in New York City
July 28, 2013 by 14 Comments
…while and cross West Street near Ground Zero which is a nightmare to get a new bike at a station over there. So this is not a perfect system by any means. What is the Purpose of Citi Bike? The purpose of Citi Bike is to give a viable alternative to mass transit like busses, subways and taxis around Manhattan and Brooklyn. The purpose is not to go for joyrides, run errands or just have a relaxing pleasant day. This means that if you want to use it…
The 2017 New York Times Travel Show
January 31, 2017 by 11 Comments
…blog. Each is a great guy and I was thrilled to see them and have them in New York this past weekend. Friday at the New York Times Travel Show is industry day where there are a lot of seminars and the show opens up in the afternoon for the public. I popped in to see some friends including my good buddy Adam Richman, tour the floor and take some photos at the Allianz Travel Insurance booth. It’s always a pleasure to see my friends from Richmond in…
5 Awesome Things to do in Melbourne, Australia
January 30, 2014 by 25 Comments
…ot be able to afford to stay in the CBD with the rate of inflation. I wish New York City would do this as much of the character that Melbourne is fighting to maintain has already been sucked out in a city like New York-especially where I live in Greenwich Village. Personally, after this tour I went back to many of the places my guide, Sarah, showed us. These places and cafes ended up contributing to my inflated opinion of Melbourne because I saw a…
Win a Trip to the New York Times Travel Show
November 25, 2015 by 2 Comments
…t Ink 48 — a Kimpton Hotel, meals with travel personalities, access to The New York Times Travel Show where I am speaking at 4pm on Saturday January 9th, a travel itinerary curated by Pauline Frommer and a NYC City Pass for VIP admission to iconic New York landmarks including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Winners will also receive an Allianz Travel Insurance “Go Bag” comprising of a GoPro, Portab…
New TravelSmart App Tutorial Video
January 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
…and can save you tens of thousands of dollars. If you do need to file, the new TravelSmart app from Allianz Travel Insurance makes it a much better experience! Lee Abbamonte in the New TravelSmart App Tutorial Video It’s always a lot of fun for me to be involved in these videos and a big thanks to the talented cameraman Seth and my friends at Allianz Travel Insurance. Disclaimer: I work as an ambassador for Allianz Global Assistance (AGA Service C…
Bahrain and the New Gulf
January 30, 2008 by 3 Comments
…e streets of Bahrain much like Kuwait are just so clean it makes me mad at New York City. Everyone is nice and most people speak English very well. It is expensive to visit here and all of the Gulf States for that matter but living here isn’t nearly as expensive when you factor in cost of living with cooking etc. Salaries are also much higher here as well plus there’s always the tax advantage of living and working out here. The people I have met i…
South Pole Segment on Good Day New York
December 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
…This morning I appeared live for a South Pole segment on Good Day New York on FOX 5 in New York. This is the biggest morning show in New York and my favorite show to be on. We talked about how I made it to the South Pole and other travels such as my adventure in Libya, my North Korea experience and how Angola is the toughest visa in the world to attain. I had a blast as always! New York News…
5 Awesome Things to do in London
May 8, 2019 by 5 Comments
…I always tend to repeat some good ones but always am on the lookout to try new ones, or at least new ones to me. Here are a few I highly recommend. The aforementioned Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair is one of, if not the oldest hotel in London and it’s simply fantastic. I had wanted to stay there for years and finally got to my last trip. It didn’t disappoint. The rooms are renovated with large bathrooms, excellent furniture and perhaps the most comforta…
