As we approach our 3rd trip to New York City in just the last year, you can probably tell NYC is one of my favorites! To extend the joy of our New York City travels, I am following a ‘Travel…
The Best Travel Purse
Best Travel Purse & What to Carry The best travel purse is small, secure, and efficiently packed. Many tourist sites are limiting bag sizes for security reasons, so gone are the days of carrying a large bag or backpack on…
NYC Tourist Site Bag Limitations
I like big bags and I cannot lie. (Are you singing it now?!) Let’s talk about NYC tourist site bag limitations. I used to go out for my travel days with a backpack filled with ‘just in case’ items but…
New York City: Visiting The 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center honors the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. When visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, you will find both create a somber and reflective atmosphere. 9/11 Memorial The 9/11…
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Party Ideas
THE GREAT NORTH AMERICAN ECLIPSE 2024: 4 PART SERIES With the solar eclipse coming on April 8th, it’s time to plan an epic ‘Solarbration’ and this post is packed with total solar eclipse party ideas! I have suggestions for food,…
2024 Total Eclipse Travel: Bucket List Planning
The Great North American Eclipse 2024: 4 Part Series The next total solar eclipse in North America is scheduled for April 8, 2024 and it will be the last total eclipse that North America will experience for another 20 years. …
2024 Total Eclipse Travel: From the Air & Sea
The Great North American Eclipse 2024: 4 Part Series If you are looking for something a little extra for your 2024 total eclipse travel, there are some ways to experience the 2024 eclipse by air or by sea. The next…
Solar Eclipse 2024: Stay Safe with Eclipse Glasses
The Great North American Eclipse 2024: 4 Part Series We’re packing our bags for a trip to the ‘Path of Totality’ in April. We will be flying and then road tripping to West Texas with friends to experience a magical…
New York City: See & Do – The Brooklyn Bridge
Walking the Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic landmark connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Walking across this historic suspension bridge offers breathtaking views of the skyline and the East River. As you traverse the pathway, you’ll encounter a mix…
New York City: One Week Itinerary for a Multi-generational Family Trip
I spent one week in New York city traveling with my middle school age son and my Senior Mom. The trip originally started out as 3 days but there was so much that we wanted to see and do, our…
New York City Christmas Tradition: The Tree
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Every year, as the holiday season approaches, there’s a magical transformation in the heart of New York City as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives. This tradition, spanning decades, has become a symbol of joy, unity,…
Let’s Get Started
Welcome to Travel Things on Point and my first blog post. Let’s start with why ‘Things on Point’. To me, in relation to travel, that means well prepared and organized. As an avid traveler, I love the actual travel and…
