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5 Tips to Beat The Heat in New York

We’re entering peak travel season for New York, and for anyone who has yet to experience the heat that comes with it, it’s essential you prepare. To help you stay cool, we’ve come up with a few simple tips to make your trip that much more enjoyable: Dress Appropriately And by appropriately, I mean comfortable [...]

Omni Berkshire Place worthy of a standing ovation

There’s nothing quite like catching a Broadway (or off-Broadway, or off-off-Broadway… you get the idea) show during a visit to New York City. And to get close to the heartbeat of Broadway, there’s no better place to stay than Omni Berkshire Place. Ideally located in Midtown Manhattan, Omni Berkshire Place is just steps from Rockefeller [...]

Incomparable luxury that leaves a Mark

The Mark Hotel has long been one of the city’s premier five-star accommodations thanks to the unique and stunning experience offered to guests…

Thanksgiving at The Quin

Nothing ushers in the holiday season quite like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This November 23, the streets of Manhattan will be filled with around three million merrymakers enjoying the marching bands, floats and, of course, the larger-than-life balloons. And while many New Yorkers (and out-of-towners) have a favorite vantage point for taking in the [...]

Labor Day in New York

While the days might be slowly getting shorter, there’s never any shortage of things to see or do in and around New York City over the Labor Day weekend. From downtown Manhattan to any of the other five boroughs (and beyond), there are plenty of ways to fit in one last summer trip before fall […]

New York’s Best Bets for Breakfast

A day visiting New York City’s shops, galleries, museums and more can take a lot out of a person — which is why it’s important to start your day of adventures by fueling up with a killer breakfast. Thankfully, there is no shortage of eateries —many located right in the city’s best hotels — that [...]

Celebrate Independence Day in the Big Apple

One of the most exciting time to pop into the Big Apple is around Independence Day. But there’s so much to see and do in the city — the museums, restaurants, the nightclubs and other spectacles — that it can feel overwhelming. Savvy travelers (and New Yorkers) know the best spots to hit in New […]

Experience Etiquette at The Plaza

Thinking of the Plaza Hotel in New York, many images conjure in your mind, from luxurious splendor to classic elegance. This hotel is featured in countless movies and has an undeniable foothold as one of the most famous hotels in the world for good reasons. So, what better place than The Plaza Hotel to teach you [...]

Views of New York from Inside New York

Part of the excitement of visiting NYC is knowing that you are in the middle of it all. Yet at the same time, knowing that you can escape it all and find a relaxing place on top of the NYC world. Here are our top 4 hotel picks that allow you to escape while enjoying [...]

Hidden Treasures : New York City

There’s no shortage of things to see and do in New York City: shopping, theatre, dining, drinks, sightseeing and so much more. But the savvy traveler wanting to experience New York’s secret side can discover all sorts of hidden treasures most visitors — and some locals — know nothing about. What are some of New [...]

More Than Just Parades – Memorial Day in NYC

Memorial Day typically marks the start of summer vacation season — when travelers start to get the itch to hop on a plane and do something fun in the sun.

A stay at Le Parker Meridien

Location, Location, Location… This is one promise Le Parker Meridien meets and surpasses. Situated in the heart of midtown Manhattan, it is next to Carnegie Hall and only steps away from Central Park, Broadway theatres and Fifth Avenue’s renowned shops. But Le Parker Meridien offers more than just a fantastic location. All rooms are over 300 [...]

A Picture-Perfect Picnic in New York City

A picture-perfect picnic requires a minimum of two things: stellar food and a kick-ass location. Add in music, public art, renowned architecture, water features, the river, gardens and novelty and suddenly the simple picnic is elevated to a grand adventure. Here are three options - with two variations each - for getting out to eat al fresco, [...]

New York as the Center of the Canine Universe

So, you want to bring your beloved dog to New York City? The good news is New York is finally catching up to cities like Paris as a center of the canine universe. It’s become easier to not only accommodate dogs, but to pinpoint the best parts of the city in which to stay based […]

10 Alternatives to Mother’s Day Brunch in New York City

Been awhile since you and your mom have done something together beyond the obligatory brunch, flowers and chocolates thing? It might just be time to re-write that script. Here are 10 alternatives to Mother’s Day brunch in New York City.

10 Restaurants With Arts and Smarts

Tired of eating in the chains? Checking Yelp? Chasing down the Michelins? Here are ten restaurants and cafés in some of the most interesting, creative and unexpected spaces and places from New York to London, D.C. to Miami. Venues range from high-end cafeteria to two Michelin star affairs, all drawing inspiration from their unique settings. Get ready to feed your […]

What to Do on a Beautiful Day in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is booming and it’s nearly impossible to narrow down a “To Do” list to just five ideas. But it’s okay to leave a few things for your next visit to the city, right?

A Night at WestHouse Hotel New York

We humans are creatures of habit and it’s easy to slide into the predictability of booking the same hotel every time we travel to New York. But the more you get to know the city, the more you realize that just a few blocks one way or the other can make a difference in what you experience. Views and […]

10 Great Film Festivals in New York City

Like almost anything about New York, a city home to more than 8 million people, the volume, variety and quality of its film scene is an embarrassment of riches. For every one of these ten festivals there are ten other niche, underground, hyper-local, new or expanding film events. It takes a keen eye and a […]

New York’s Underground Art Museum

If you spend most of your time getting around New York by walking, Uber or house car, it’s entirely possible to miss out on seeing the MTA Underground Art Museum, an Ali Baba-on-steroids-sized treasure trove.

A Night at the Knickerbocker NYC

When you sink into a couch on the rooftop of Manhattan’s The Knickerbocker Hotel, you could be forgiven for forgetting you’re in Times Square, sitting at the crossroads of the world. Up on the rooftop, everything unwanted is left below – the common chaos, the crowds and the noise; here, there is a sense of being in another […]

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