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Mother's Day in New York City

Submitted by on 04/26/2011

So it's two weeks till Mother's Day and you still haven't bought your mother a gift. Don't panic: we're here to help. Take a look at this, our unofficial (and slightly unorthodox) guide to Mother's Day gifts and etiquette.

Things to Do on Mother's Day in NYC:

Cook her dinner. No doubt at some point or other you've benefited from one of your mother's homecooked meals. Now's the perfect opportunity to return the favor. Invite her to dinner at your place. Cook the dinner yourself. Give her a glass of wine. Reminisce. Direct the conversation towards your finest achievements. Say things like, "If I hadn't of had a mother like you, I wouldn't of turned out so awesome" and "It's because of you that I became a doctor."* Steer the conversation away from all mention of that time you shredded four rolls of toilet paper and smeared paint all over the walls.

Easter in New York City

Submitted by on 04/15/2011

It's April now, and Easter is fast approaching.  If you happen to be in New York City on April 24, be sure to make your way to Fifth Avenue, where you'll find the historic Easter Day Parade. Originally a purely religious event, the New York City Easter Parade now draws people of all beliefs, most of whom attend the parade to see and be seen in the latest fashions. While many people continue to march in observance of the religious holiday, others enjoy satirizing the extravagant outfits of times past by dressing in gaudy costumes. With participants light-heartedly trying to outdo each other's costumes, the Easter Day Parade is something like a spring version of Halloween. One reveler in last year's parade went so far as to don a mesh hat filled with live birds!

Spring Is Here (and So Are the Deals!)

Submitted by on 04/12/2011

Spring has sprung, and as the flowers blossom and the days grow long, you'll find more and more New York City hotels offering fantastic deals to entice travelers into an early vacation. One such hotel is the stylish and chic Hotel Le Bleu. For a limited time, you can enjoy 20% off rooms at this swanky boutique hotel when you book four to seven nights with the Le Bleu Spring promotional package. This sweet deal also includes a free welcome amenity, a free "Fresh Start" basket, free guest parking, and 500 frequent flyer miles. Get the free promo code here.

Like Hotel Le Bleu, the Manhattan Club NYC is offering 20% off its gorgeous hotel rooms when you book multiple nights back to back. This 3.5-star luxury hotel stands in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, and features an on-site bar and fitness center. Get free access to the fitness center and free wireless internet when you book the Multiple Night Discounts package, here!