Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Five Fabulously Fruity Frozen Cocktails

During the warmer months it's nice to take a break from all of the different beers and breweries and enjoy a nice, fruity, thirst quenching cocktail. Perfect for impressing friends with some aesthetically pleasing, colorful drinks or for simply enjoying them yourself while lying out by the pool with a good book. Get out the blender and cocktail shaker and head to your local liquor store or supermarket to start making up some of these fabulous cocktails.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Best Bets for Beaches This Summer on Long Island

 Long Island has always been well-known for it's beaches, and whether you're a local or a tourist, catching some rays & enjoying some fun in the sun is a pastime that can't be passed up this summer! To make things simpler for you this seasons, we've put together a great guide to our favorite beaches across the Island, on both shores, and in both counties. This way, when you're packing up your beach bag, and deciding where to go, you'll be able to pick the best place for you more quickly, and dive right into the fun in the sun! So grab your suit, your flip flops, and get ready - it's time to head to the beach!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend 2014: Celebrate with Fireworks, Parades, BBQs & Lots of Family Fun!



For many, the three day weekend marks the unofficial start to Summer - the holiday falls on the last Monday of May, and you can really start to feel summer in the air! This year, there will be firework shows, parades, barbecues, and celebrations happening all weekend long across the Island, and if you haven’t yet set in stone how you’ll be celebrating, not to worry! We’ve got a great guide put together for you filled with all of the holiday fun that you’re looking for, from laid back ways to enjoy the weekend, to high octane summer fun.

Thursday, May 08, 2014

National Travel & Tourism Week on Long Island - Check Out The Best Local Attractions & Landmarks!

 Long Island is home to many amazing attractions - from Belmont Raceway, to the East End's iconic Montauk Lighthouse, LI is packed with noteworthy attractions from end to end. This week is National Travel & Tourism Week - why not check out some of our local landmarks in celebration? With so many great things to see, and places to go, you could spend the whole week checking out all of the great landmarks and attractions on Long Island, and still not visit them all! This is also a great opportunity to not only get out and enjoy all that Long Island has to offer, but learn a bit more about our local history while you're at it! This week, if you're stumped when it comes to planning fun things to do, then we've got you covered - we've rounded up info on some of the best local landmarks & attractions that call Long Island home - click here to find out more!

Friday, May 02, 2014

LongIsland.com's 2014 May Family Fun Guide Is Here!

We have officially entered the month of May, and needless to say, the fun has just begun! This month, there are going to be all sorts of great events and things to do here on Long Island - from special events at the local parks, to holiday celebrations the Memorial Day, May is absolutely jam packed with fun - there's really something for everyone! Want the scoop on all the hottest happenings for the month? Then you won't want to miss LongIsland.com's May Family Fun Guide - our latest monthly guide for finding the best local happenings all month long. If you're ready to make the most of May, then head over to the site, and check out the guide - you won't be disappointed!