On Tuesday, thousands of music fans gathered at Apollo Theater in Harlem to pay tribute to Michael Jackson.

Photo of Apollo Theater in Harlem © Lin Hsin Yao
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Tags: Harlem, music
Posted in New York City on July 2nd, 2009
New York City can be an expensive place to visit when staying in hotels, but there is an alternative: family hostels!
Hostels are best known for offering dormitory accommodation to travelers, but most hostels also offer private accommodation too.
Jazz Hostels has 6 budget hostels in Manhattan, offering both private rooms and dormitories. Our family private rooms have a double bed and a bunk bed and can accommodate up to 5 people.

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Tags: Family Travel
Posted in New York City on June 30th, 2009
Anyone traveling to Montreal or other areas in Quebec should take the time to learn a few basic French phrases. While most people will likely answer in English when they hear your accent, even simple attempts at speaking the language will be appreciated by French-speaking locals.

Photo of Montreal © Payton Chung
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Posted in Montreal on June 21st, 2009
Join the Jazz Hostels Team and walk in Central Park to support the fight against AIDS!

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Posted in New York City on May 7th, 2009
Thinking about visiting the USA? Here are 7 places to see!
The Southwestern Deserts

Photo of Arches, Utah © James Gordon
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Posted in Backpacking USA on May 1st, 2009
Miami is a great place to try Cuban-style coffee. There are several places to order Cuban coffee right near our Miami hostel — just ask the front desk! Here is a quick introduction to help you order different types of Cuban coffee.

Photo of Cuban coffee © everdred
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Tags: coffee, culture
Posted in Miami on April 28th, 2009
Don’t miss these great summer festivals in Montreal!
Montreal Beer Festival

June 3-7, 2009: The Montreal Beer Festival draws over 75,000 people come who come to enjoy over 400 types of Humankind’s most favoured beverage. From the best beers you have never heard of to the latest installments from the big guys, this festival has something for beer lovers of all kids. Be sure to check out the festival’s exclusive brews. Admission is free!
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Tags: festivals, music
Posted in Montreal on April 24th, 2009
Jazz Hostels is opening a new hostel in Times Square on May 1st, 2009!

Photo of confetti, Times Square © Paul Mannix
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Posted in New York City on April 22nd, 2009
Here are some of the flowers that you can find in New York City’s famous Central Park — the photos can help you identify them when you see them.
Crocus

Photo of crocus flowers © ~My aim is true~
Look for crocus flowers in early spring.
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Posted in New York City on April 12th, 2009
Here’s a map of how to get to the Jazz on South Beach Hostel in Miami:

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Posted in Miami on April 5th, 2009