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With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every
whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.
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Phone: (973) 465-1350 | Web: www.casavasca.net
Elysian Cafe
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Big portions of traditional Basque dishes served in a warm space (with parking) since 1976.
Adega Grill
141 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105
Modern French bistro fare & classics like steak frites served in a re stored saloon dating from 1895.
Restaurant with grapevine murals & a fireplace serves upscale takes on seafood & Portuguese dishes.
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Phone: (201) 798-5898 | Web: elysiancafe.com
1001 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ
Restaurants
Phone: (973) 589-8830 | Web: adegagrill.com
130 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
Casa Vasca
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Grand Vin
Old-school option since 1962 for classic Jewish daytime eats & din ner before Devils’ & Nets’ games. 32 Branford Pl #2723, Newark, NJ
Portuguese dishes & wines in an old-world, brick-lined space with outdoor seating & TV sports. 29 Elm St, Newark, NJ
The Kitchen Step
PortuCale Restaurant
Global plates & tropical cocktails are served in a cool basement setting with funky decor. 335 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Krug’s Tavern
Porto Leggero
Upscale, chandelier-filled venue serving Italian fare in a high-ceil inged space with tall windows. 185 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ
Augustino’s
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Fornos of Spain
Battello
Popular local pub since 1932 serving famous burgers, seafood & ribs. Owned by Jake La Motta 118family.Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ
Light-filled, rustic-chic spot for creative New American plates & bespoke cocktails. 500 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Hobby’s Delicatessen
Large, bustling restaurant serv ing Spanish surf, turf & wines in an elegant, old-world setting. 47 Ferry St, Newark, NJ
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Charming restaurant & wine bar with contemporary Italian & American cuisine, craft beer & 500cocktails.Grand St, Hoboken, NJ
Dishing pasta, fish & meat, this cash-only Southern Italian eatery features a feisty staff. 1104 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ
Industrial-chic eatery offering a seafood-focused menu of Italian fare, scenic views & a bar. 502 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
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Cherry Blossom Fest
June TBD
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A regionally anticipated signature event with an itinerary of social, educational, political and cultural programs for youth, adults, families, and allies. The week-long festivities will wrap with a Pride Parade. Learn more at newarkpride.org.
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With various activities and events happening, you’re sure to find something you’ll love during Cherry Blossom Fest. The festival is also conveniently scheduled for when the trees are forecast to be in peak bloom, where there will be over 5,000 cherry blossoms to gaze at. Learn more at themontclairgirl.com.
Each month May through September, Newark First Fridays showcases emerging artists, makers, artisan food vendors, musicians, and uniquely talented street performers. Seeking to empower equitable business and exposure to Newark as a complete city. Details at newarkhappening.com.
Portugal Day Festival
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From folk dancing to special performances by Portuguese recording artists, classical guitarists, to classic rock you’ll get experience all that Portugal is right here in Newark. Savor the flavors of Portugal as Newark’s Ironbound eateries serve up the best of Ferry Street, dishing out classics like Portuguese BBQ chicken, grilled sardines, chouriço sausages, and sangria. Learn more at newarkhappening.com.
Newark First Fridays
The Lincoln Park Music Festival is a celebration of spirit and
Lincoln Park Music Festival
Newark LGBTQ Pride Festival & Parade
Aug TBD
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Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.
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Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.
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This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.
We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.
Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.
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Gamification
Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.
Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.
Technology & Software
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Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.
Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.
Oct 12-17
Burgers and brew Week
Entertainers from all parts of Newark join forces to raise money for the city. There are other activities for the whole family as well as organic produce from the Lincoln Park Community Farm and more. Visit everfest.com for details.
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One of the largest Italian Festivals in the Tri-State. Our celebratory feast includes a parade, rides, entertainment, food that made Hoboken famous and a spectacular fireworks show! The Hoboken Italian Festival is a fourday festival of music, food, rides, and games, plus, a fireworks show. Learn more at www.hobokenitalianfestival.com.
Sep 8-12
Newark Intl Film Festival
The Newark International Film Festival is a 5 day festival that showcases the innovation and breadth of the film industry. Located 15 minutes from New York, Newark IFF maximizes exposure for your film, screenplay or series by drawing film and entertainment leaders from both NYC and LA. Visit newarkiff.com for details.
Hoboken Pizza Fest
Nov 13
Burgers and Brew Week 2021,” a digital and interactive celebration promoting several businesses in the Greater Newark area. Details at patch.com.
The Hoboken Italian Festival
This year we’re bringing back the “crawl” format (think bar crawl, but for PIZZA ), so round up your crew, grab your family, and get ready to take a tour around Hoboken to sample pizza from some of the best spots in town – or dare we say New Jersey? Your $30 ticket includes a half slice of pizza at all 8 participating pizzerias. Details at www.visithudson.org.
Our mission is to train and implement models of best practice for LGBTQ+ senior care across sectors, and to build capacity for this effort while supporting the financial opportunities of LGBTQ+ older adults by training them to engage in this meaningful work. Web: www.lgbtseniorhousingandcare.com
GARDEN STATE EQUALITY
NORTH JERSEY PRIDE
We’re the largest LGBTQ+ social services center in New Jersey, and we offer a variety of free services to support, affirm and connect our community to each other and to the services they need. Phone: (201) 963-4779 | Web: hudsonpride.org
LGBT SENIOR HOUSING AND CARE
QSPOT LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
QSpot’s LGBT Community Center is a gathering spot for NJ’s LGBT and allied com munity, a place where individuals, groups and families can go to be social, have fun, find support and grow. QSpot is the only LGBT community center serving the diverse cities of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Red Bank, Long Branch, Toms River and more. Phone: Phone: (732) 455-3373 | Web: qspot.org
HUDSON PRIDE CENTER
North Jersey Pride’s mission is to promote equality, celebrate family and support LGBTQ youth through fun and educational events. We invite our allies to join us as full partners in the mission to make the world safer for all our children. Web: www. northjerseypride.org
NEWARK LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER
The Newark LGBTQ Community Center is a volunteer-run, community-based orga nization committed to providing safe space, programs, and services that support the well-being of the LGBTQ community and our allies in the Newark, New Jersey area. Phone: (973) 424-9555 | Web: www.newarklgbtqcenter.org
Our mission is to provide quality, innovative community programs, educate and train service providers, and pass pro-equality policies to protect and meet the needs of LGBTQ New Jerseyans. Web: www.gardenstateequality.org
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VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.
Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.
TEDx Learning InteractiveStudent-controlledStyleBlackboards
The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.
Virtual Reality
By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.
This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.
A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.
This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.
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This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.
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SENIOR LIVING
PRIDE CENTER
The Pride Center of New Jersey 13
Jennifer Pacca Interiors 8-9
STEAK HOUSE DINING
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HEALTH
BARBERSHOP
North Jersey Massage 3
PET GROOMING
Pioneer Academy 3
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Brilliant Diamonds New Jersey 17
SHOOTING RANGE
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CHILD EDUCATION
Laser Dentistry of North Jersey 17
LUXURY APARTMENT LIVING
DIAMOND JEWELRY
NJ Hiit 13
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Clover Hill Senior Living 17
HAIR SALON & SPA
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DENTISTRY
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INTERIOR DESIGN
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The Duchess 11
