5 FREE things to do in New York City..

Ok.. admittably, I'm a spur of the moment kind of girl. For instance, on my 35th birthday, my best friend and I flew to New York City to spend a whirlwind 29hours shopping and enjoying the sights. Of course, we were go, go, go the whole time.. but I thought you might enjoy a few tips on 5 free things in New York if you have the time...
Free Culture - many New York cultural institutions allow free entry on Fridays. The list includes the Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and the Museum of Moving Image. Even the Guggenheim offers a pay-as-you wish on Fridays...
Free Food - numerous local bars in Brooklyn will offer free food, with every purchased beer. For instance, free pizza at Alligator Lounge and Capone. At Trash Bar.. free tatertots, and try the bagels and hot dogs at the Lost and Found just to name a few.
Free Booze - try the MyOpenBar in SoHo, Brooklyn and the Lower East Side. Deals are always posted.. and there are usually free "well" spirits available for a specific period of time..
Free Salsa - SOB is one of the most prestigious Latin & Hip Hop clubs in SoHo. Free salsa classes each Friday starting from 7pm... (Men pay $10.. but hey, us women are free!)
Free Music Documentaries - the "hippest" neighbourhood in New York is the Lower East Side. St. Jerome is a lowly lit drinking hideaway that offers free documentaries every Saturday, from 4-7pm.
Now... if it were me.. I'd take advantage of these great savings.. and make sure buy the largest, creamiest piece of New York cheesecake I could find ('cause it's not cheap!!) and eat it while enjoying the free sights and sounds of Times Square.

Getting the VIP treatment at Disney!

Everyone should experience being a "VIP" atleast once in their lifetime. Staying at one of Disney's many onsite hotels will make you feel like a star. The red carpet treatment starts the minute you arrive in Orlando with Disney's Magic Express complimentary transfer to your hotel. You can even avoid the dreaded check in process by using Disney's new advance check in option, ten days before arrival.
Once you've arrived, refresh yourself in one of many unique themed pools. Disney offers onsite guests early entry to the themeparks, allowing you to be the first to ride your favourite rides! Or stay late and be the last to ride the Pirates of the Caribbean. Disney's ultimate VIP status symbol has to be the "Fast Pass". This is your ticket to the front of the line, what's better than not having to stand and wait? Onsite guests also have the option of having Disney deliver your purchases to your room. No more lugging bags and stuffed toys. Now that's service!
Its easy to be a VIP at Disney... all you need to do is check in and let the priviledges begin. I'll be travelling with my family this August... and can't wait to experience it all firsthand.