The most popular music festival of the summer (in the U.S.) is back with another phenomenal lineup of events and performers. The Big Easy, New Orleans, is host the Essence Music Festival from July 6th-8th. New Orleans is the place to be this summer for a weekend of great entertainment, music, community and culture. You don't want to miss this years' festival. Headlining this … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Soul Beach Music Festival Is Here!
Music lovers, your ultimate Memorial Day weekend getaway is here! The beautiful white sandy beaches of Aruba are waiting for you to enjoy along with the summer's most electrifying music festival. The 12th annual Soul Beach Music Festival starts on Wednesday, May 23 with the official welcome party and the celebration continues on Thursday with the exclusive "Carubbean … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: My Kid Is Too Young To Fly?
Last week was a traumatic time for airline passengers, at least on one JetBlue flight and an American Airlines flight. On the American Airlines flight, one flight attendant lost it screaming about 9/11 and that the flight was going to crash. It took the other members of the flight crew and a passenger to subdue her. JetBlue had a bigger issue. A JetBlue flight scheduled to fly … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: The Disney Fantasy is Here!
It's official! Disney's newest cruise ship is here and ready for family fun filled voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida. The beautiful luxury liner, the "Disney Fantasy" with her mouse ear logos arrived in NYC for a star studded celebration on Thursday, March 1st. Fairy Godmother, Mariah Carey welcomed the "Disney Fantasy" to NYC and along with her husband Nick Cannon, … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Get On Board The Soul Train Cruise!
Get your best soul train line dance moves ready. The official Soul Train Cruise sets sail in 2013! All aboard the first ever, Soul Train Cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale for four exotic destinations on February 17, 2013. A fitting tribute to the late Don Cornelius, the cruise will capture all the music, fun, fashion and culture of the iconic television show started by … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Exclusive Interview With KEM!
We had the exclusive opportunity to interview one of our favorite artists, KEM before he heads to Miami for a fabulous performance at the Miami Gardens Jazz in the Gardens weekend music festival. Headlining this years' festival along with Patti LaBelle and Jill Scott is the artist known as KEM and for mega hits "Love Calls" and "Why Would You Stay." Having just finished … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: The Int’l Civil Rights Museum!
As Black History Month comes to a close, I find myself watching a lot of wonderful documentaries on significant moments in our history. This weekend I've watched "Slavery by Another Name," Independent Lens' "First Lady of Little Rock: Daisy Bates," and "February One: The Story of the Greensboro Four." There have also been a lot of media on the ground breaking ceremony for … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Girlfriend Getaway!
After reading my colleague Tara Pringle Jefferson's article this week on needing a vacation without the kids, I was inspired to find a great vacation/weekend getaway just for Moms and without the kids of course. I have a great weekend getaway in the real chocolate city, Hershey, PA, and it's just for the ladies. One of our favorite resorts, The Hotel Hershey, has created … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: The St. Lucia Jazz Festival!
We love getaways here at BMWK and we think attending music festivals is a fabulous way to enjoy a beautiful destination and wonderful music with that someone special. We have a great one coming up Mother's Day weekend. So grab your sweetheart, make flight reservations and pack a bag for St. Lucia! One of the Caribbean's' most popular music festivals is back! The St. Lucia Jazz … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Baby, Let’s Party!
Baby, let's party and cruise! Celebrate your anniversary or just getaway for the weekend on a party cruise. The ultimate party and vacation with a purpose is setting sail on March 25th! The Tom Joyner Foundation's "Fantastic Voyage 2012" leaves Fort Lauderdale for the beautiful islands of Ocho Rios Jamaica, Nassau Bahamas and CoCoCay. The ultimate party with a purpose will … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Chocolate Covered Valentine’s Day!
Valentine's Day is just one week away! Still haven't decided on what to give your sweetie to show your love? Jewelry is always nice, but a surprise weekend getaway is fabulous gift. A weekend getaway to the real chocolate city is even better. It's Chocolate Covered February in Hershey, PA.! Hershey wants you to show your love for that someone special while enjoying a little … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: B&B Couples’ Getaway!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we have the perfect gift to help you celebrate your love! Surprise your sweetheart with a romantic weekend getaway at the beautiful Madly Living Bed & Breakfast in Ft. Washington, Maryland. To help you get started, Madly Living has created the exclusive "Lover's Holiday" package. The package includes a two-night stay at the … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Celebrate Black History Month & Vacation With A Purpose!
February is here (well, almost)! It's officially time to celebrate Black History month. Washington, D.C., is our nation's capital and a great place to visit on a family vacation. If you are thinking of bringing the family to D.C. for a visit, be sure to visit some of the African American historical sites and vacation with a purpose. DC is home to several notable black … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Miami-Jazz In The Gardens!
We couldn't wrap up festival month here on BMWK without highlighting one of our favorites"...the Jazz in the Gardens music festival. The city of Miami Gardens hosts its 7th annual music festival at Sun Life Stadium with another amazing lineup. Last years' festival welcomed 45,000 music fans. They enjoyed great performances by EnVogue, Musiq Soulchild, and Lauryn … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Should You Buy Travel Insurance?
Since the tragic cruise ship accident in Italy that has left 13 passengers dead and an unknown amount missing (due to unregistered passengers...unbelievable), a lot of cruise ship travelers are understandably nervous. It's rumored that some cruise lines are not letting passengers that have already booked cruises cancel because of this accident. A lot of travelers have been … [Read more...]