What's Next? New York City Cheap Eats

The exciting Broadway shows must have left with the feeling of "I want more". But the Big Apple has much more beyond Broadway to keep you on your toes. Most of my peers visiting New York City end up calling me for one question, "dude, tell me where are the best cheap eats in New York?"!

I'm no NYC specialist, but when it comes to those trendy and affordable eateries, I bet, I can blow my own speakers!

Most New Yorkers will agree that Mamoun's Falafel on Macdougal Street stands unrivaled when it comes to cheap falafel and shawarma. Does anyone serve better falafels for TWO bucks? (119 Macdougal St , New York , NY , 10012)

Taim, at Waverley Pl, is yet another great place for the same. A popular kosher Israeli spot, you'll be able to choose from green, roasted red pepper and spicy harissa. It's non greasy, and there are loads of hummus, lettuce, and tomatos for a perfect pita. (222 Waverly Pl , New York , NY , 10014)

If you love Mexican, here's the address:
Los Pollitos II
148 5th Ave , Brooklyn , NY , 11217-3501

You'll find a much cheaper slice of Shanghai at:
Fried Dumpling
99 Allen St , New York , NY , 10002-3028

If British fish-n-chips is your idea of a perfect snack, you must go and check out:
ChipShop
383 5th Ave , Brooklyn , NY , 11215

Are you looking for hot dogs, grilled corn and cobbler? Here's the address to go:
Westville
210 W 10th St , New York , NY , 10014-6411

Peking Duck and Chinese Acrobatic Show- The Chinese Evening Out

If you're visting China, I'd love to share this tip with you. NO wild guesses please. I'm not cooking up a duck on the Great Wall!

Peking Duck and Acrobatic is just a tour in Beijing, which allows you to relish the world famous Peking Duck. After you've discovered the ancient culinary secrets of China, you'll be entertained by a traditional Chinese acrobat troupes.

Boy! There's nothing like spending an evening dining and being entertained in traditional-style. There are many tour operators as well as hotels, which allows you to undertake this exciting adventure.

Typical tours include hotel pick-up and drop, air-conditioned coach, transportation tax, parking fees, English-speaking guide, Dinner, and all admission tickets.

When you're in China, you can book this tour with China Travel Key or Tour Beijing.

Flights to Beijing

What's So Special About Family Travel?

Americans are getting more active. Recently, families in the US are going beyond traditional getaways in the quest for newer, broader, more engaging and meaningful experiences.

So, what makes us gear up for that vacation? Is it merely the desire to breakout from the grind and spend time off with the family? Or are there deeper meanings inherent? You'll agree that most family travel planners want to introduce children to different cultures, customs and lifestyles. They want to experience this together and create memories that last for a lifetime.

Unlike a typical nuclear family getaway, a modern family vacation is where we go all out on a multi-generational trip to include grandparents. We all love our parents but we rarely get a chance to show how much we care. So, taking them along with the kids is an incomparable experience. How long we've been craving to see that smile on their face! Besides, grandparents are also traveling with kids, without Mom and Dad.

Moreover, adult children are increasingly traveling with their parents. More and more families are traveling together with family friends as one large group. There's a spurt in blended family vacations, too, where divorced/remarried parents with their new spouses and children are traveling together.

Another important factor is that families are being increasingly drawn to active pursuits, meaning, they're heading out for more outdoor and adventure spots.

Coolest Family Travel Deals This Month!!

I've been scouring the web for cheap family travel deals when I happened upon some amazing airfares on Cheapoair. The fares seem quite cheap. For instance, airfares from Detroit to Las Vegas is just $157+taxes, which is quite cheap compared to other similar websites like Priceline, Kayak and Travelocity. Similary, airline tickets to Myrtle Beach from Boston is only 152+taxes.

A whole lotta top travel destinations such as Amsterdam, Mexico City, Prague, St Maarten, Toronto and Orlando are on sale!! They are no more the coveted hideaways for high rollers! It's so easy on our wallets, today.

Indeed, it's a good time to travel. The Endless Summer Festival kicks off in Myrtle Beach on September 7. Other featured destinations are the all-time favorites for everyone from history enthusiasts, nature lovers and culture buffs to foodies, party boppers and adventurers.

About Cheapoair: Cheapoair offers cheap airfares and affordable travel deals for budget travelers in the US and Canada. Over the years, it has emerged as one of the top travel sites online.

France is the Smokiest- Say's Tripadvisor Poll Report

If you're tossing ideas of vacationing with your kids in Paris, but you're too finicky about exposing them to the "harmful" puffs let loose by smokers, you might need to give a second thought! According to the results revealed by Tripadvisor's smoking survey of over 1400 travelers worldwide, France is the "smokiest" country in the world by an uncontestable 25 percent of the vote with U.S. and China following with with seven percent each.

While 86 percent of the travelers surveyed are non-smokers, 14 percent identified themselves as smokers, and 23 percent admitted to "social-smoking". Interestingly, 22 percent of travelers admitted that visiting a city or country where smoking is prohibited is "always" a consideration, and 34 percent said it is "sometimes" a consideration. But this is an important issue mostly for smokers to see whether smoking in public places is prohibited or not.

True, hotels and restaurants need to be clearer about whether they are smoking or non-smoking establishments, with specially designated zones for smokers.

What is most interesting to see is that one third of the respondents support smokers' rights in open-air restaurants and lines.