<p>Making a mark each week on the Long Island Tea podcast! Sharon's back this week and we're spilling some of our favorite spots on our 2025 Spring Bucket List as well as some of the best places to stargaze throughout the year. Kristen also shares some of her key takeaways from Destinations International CEO Summit along with exciting podcast stats to celebrate the success of our show!</p><br><p>#LongIslandLife</p><br><p>FUN FACT: The Long Island Tea Podcast soared to new heights in 2024 with over 2M views on TikTok, 450K+ views on YouTube and we now have Hot Teas listening in a total of 93 different countries across the globe! Our TikTok of the Jones Beach Lineup has amassed over 75K views and is climbing fast!</p><br><p>LI Business News published an article: “Filmed in part on Long Island, Netflix series ‘You,’ brings $50M to NY economy”</p><br><p>NEW BLOG: Stargazing on Long Island: Best Spots, Observatories & Night Sky Events</p><p>Star light, star bright, there’s no need to wish for breathtaking celestial shows on Long Island. From twinkling Venus and the classic Big Dipper to mesmerizing meteor showers and the sprawling Milky Way, stargazing on Long Island is truly stellar thanks to clear, pitch-black skies, wide-open horizons, and state-of-the-art observatories.</p><p>Whether you’re a casual stargazer or an avid astronomer, here’s how to embrace the dark side in the best way possible for an awe-inspiring night under the stars.</p><br><p>Read more at www.discoverlongisland.com/blog</p><br><p>2025 Long Island Spring Bucket List!</p><p>Waterdrinker Tulip Festival </p><p>Walk the Planting Fields Arboretum </p><p>High-end Luxury Shopping at Belmont Park Village</p><p>Explore Nature with a Spring Hike at NY State Parks or Suffolk County Parks</p><p>Babylon Kite Festival on April 26th at Overlook Beach (Come say hi to team DLI!)</p><p>A Trip to Adventureland with the family (Check out our new BeLONG Series)</p><p>Sip locally made wines at Long Island Wine Country</p><p>Have an epic Animal Encounter at Long Island Game Farm</p><p>Greenport Cherry Blossom Festival</p><br><p>Check out our TikTok on @longislandnewyork for more!</p><br><p>#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland</p><br><p>Friday, April 4th</p><p>New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild at UBS Arena</p><p>Happy Hour at Opus, Bayberry, Blackstone, One10, Rare650, Curry Club at SaGhar, and more!</p><p>Saturday, April 5th</p><p>Easter Bunny, Egg Hunts & Easter Fun at White Post Farms</p><p>Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo at Cradle of Aviation</p><p>Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville at CM Performing Arts Center</p><p>Sunday, April 6th</p><p>Simon & Garfunkel: "Old Friends" Presentation at Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame</p><br><p>For more events to check out and detailed info please visit discoverlongisland.com or download our mobile app!</p><br><p>CONNECT WITH US:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast</p><p>X(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcast</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/</p><br><p>DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!</p><br><p>Shop Long Island Apparel!</p><p>shop.discoverlongisland.com</p><br><p>Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!</p><p>amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland</p><br><p>Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>