Miami is like no other city in the United States. It has been deeply influenced by its large Cuban population. Miami celebrates sights, sounds and flavors of its Cuban heritage with Cuba Nostalgia, the premiere Cuban event in the world outside of Cuba.

Photo of of a Cuban Art © turtlemom4bacon
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Tags: art, culture, festivals, florida, Things to Do
Posted in Miami on May 5th, 2011
The end of winter to mid spring is one of the best times to visit Montreal. Not only is it a winter wonderland, but it’s sugaring off season – the time when maple trees are tapped for sap and maple syrup is made.

Photo of Tapped Maple Tree at a Sugar Shack, Quebec Canada © kylemac
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Tags: culture, food, Things to Do, tours, winter
Posted in Montreal on February 22nd, 2011
This March, head down to Miami for one of the biggest street festivals in the world – Calle Ocho!

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Posted in Miami on February 19th, 2011
October is one of the best times of the year to visit New York City. The temperatures are moderate, and there is beautiful bright autumn foliage!

Photo of New York City Fall Foliage, Central Park © Vivianna_love
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Tags: Central Park, culture, food, outdoors
Posted in New York City on September 30th, 2010
Head to New York City this fall for the 3rd Annual Craft Beer Week!

Photo of Beer © pocius
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Posted in New York City on September 11th, 2010
Experience the magic of Chinese lanterns this fall at Montreal’s Botanical Garden.

Photo at the Botanical Garden, Montreal Canada © Wagner2005
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Posted in Montreal on September 6th, 2010
You don’t have to go to a museum to see great art in Montreal – just about everywhere you go in the city you’ll find beautiful street art. Painted by professional as well as amateur graffiti artists, here are some of Montreal’s amazing street murals.
Check out some samples below:

Photo of Street Mural, Montreal Canada © man pikin
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Tags: art, culture, Montreal tourism
Posted in Montreal on June 26th, 2010
Summer is beginning and, in New York City, that means the beginning of street fair and festival season!

Photo of Street Fair, New York City © Ed Yourdon
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Posted in New York City on June 17th, 2010
Come visit Cuba without leaving the country! Miami’s Little Havana is one of the City’s most flavorful neighborhoods.

Photo of Mojito Sign, Little Havana, Miami Florida © miamism
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Tags: culture, food, Miami neighborhoods
Posted in Miami on June 7th, 2010
On June 1, 2010, The New York City Park Foundations kicks off its wildly popular SummerStage series. This year is the 25th anniversary and it promises to be one of the best ones yet!

Photo of Summerstage, Central Park, New York City © Television
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Tags: culture, festivals, music, summer
Posted in New York City on May 20th, 2010