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The Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Cuba in Miami Florida

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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5 great sugar shacks near Montreal

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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Come to Miami for Calle Ocho, one of the biggest street parties in the world!

This March, head down to Miami for one of the biggest street festivals in the world – Calle Ocho!


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7 Things To Do This October In New York City

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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3rd Annual NYC Craft Beer Week

Head to New York City this fall for the 3rd Annual Craft Beer Week!


Photo of Beer © pocius
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Montreal’s Chinese Garden Lights up with Hundreds of Lanterns this Fall

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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Montreal’s Amazing Graffiti Art

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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New York City’s Street Fairs, Festivals and Block Parties

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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Miami’s Little Havana: Mojitos, Cuban Food, Hand Rolled Cigars and Friday Night Street Party

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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New York City’s Biggest Free Music Event of the Summer

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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