Funding Cuts to NJ Arts, History and Tourism – 2008
Well the legislature is considering severe cuts in the funding for NJ arts, history and tourism. Some people may on the face of it it say that these are frivolous expenditures anyway when we have so many other pressing issues in this state. The thing is - these investments, and yes they ARE investments, actually bring back...
Beach, History and Celebrities – only in NJ
My friend Trish came out May 1st to 5th. We've known each other since college and she's been out to NJ many times. I like to take her to things that she hasn't been to before. Well this time had a special reason, because I was attending the New Jersey Hall of Fame 2007 Induction ceremony at New Jersey...
Keep Our Beaches Clean!
I wanted to add a forward to this blog post before people think that they have found proof that New Jersey beaches are littered with garbage. This is NOT the case - but vacationers often don't care about what they do with their garbage. This is NOT strictly a New Jersey problem, but you will find it in any...
Royal Caribbean’s Project Genesis (Oasis of the Seas) – the Floating City
ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS FIRST ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL ONBOARD PROJECT GENESIS SHIP Central Park Brings the Outdoors In, Creating Open-air Neighborhood for Guests That Reaches to the Sky MIAMI, April 15, 2008 – In its latest evolution in cruise ship design, Royal Caribbean International’s Project Genesis will bring the best of the land to sea with Central Park, a revolutionary design in which...
NJ Tourism and You – Perfect Together
I thought it would be great to open up the new AboutNewJersey.com Blog at the start of the New Jersey tourism season - Memorial Day weekend. I know, I know, many New Jerseyans do not see the benefit of tourism to the state's economy and many actually complain and wish that people would go home. But in actuality -...
