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The Blakely Sets the Tone for a Quintessential NY Vacation

Feb 22, 2016  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Getting around New York City can feel like an intimidating undertaking for any newcomer—people rushing down the sidewalks, subway trains rumbling underground, and traffic whizzing by on the streets. Finding a hotel that makes your urban excursions more approachable can make all the difference. Set on a quiet street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, 

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5 Extraordinary Buildings Repurposed as Swanky New Hotels

Feb 9, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Every year, new hotels pop up across the globe; some are built from the ground up while others utilize the architecture that is already residing in a city. When developers and designers choose the latter, some pretty stunning properties can take shape. Restored from centuries-old structures, these hotels often times feature unique spaces, vaulted ceilings, original moldings, frescoes and even secret nooks. Of the many properties that debuted in 2015, here’s a look at our five favorite hotels that were conceived out of historic buildings.

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This House Manipulates Sound Waves

Feb 3, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Found in Amagansett, New York, the Elizabeth II home from Bates Masi Architects was built with acoustics in mind. Each material used was chosen for how they would manipulate and enhance the structure’s interior, characterized by parallel walls that give privacy and insulate the house from the town noise outside.

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AKA's $10K Broadway & Dinner Pairing Package Will Keep You Warm During #WinterStormJonas

Jan 22, 2016  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

It’s a good week to be a New Yorker. Well, save for that nasty blizzard that just hit (stay warm, guys). But aside from the colder-than-the-Arctic weather blowing through, foodies and theater can celebrate NYC Broadway and Restaurant Weeks that just kicked off. Running until February 5, AKA Times Square took advantage of the pairing and created a $10K Ultimate Theater Package.

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Live from the Artists Den's Exec. Producer Discusses Living Room Shows, Adele & Season 8

Apr 7, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

When you’re a die-hard music fan, discovering new bands and helping others see the potential in an emerging artist is an essential part of your day-to-day life. You browse online blogs, search through various music magazines, read forums, and go to local shows—all in the hopes of uncovering fresh sounds, inspiring lyrics and original talent. 

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Meet Our New Food Obsession: The $100 Golden Cristal Ube Donut From NYC's Manila Social Club

Jan 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Manila Social Club in Brooklyn has created a donut that would make Homer Simpson lose his mind. Priced at $100 each (that’s around $1,200 for a dozen), the blinged-out Golden Cristal Ube Donut is obviously covered in 24-karat gold flakes, but it also features icing made with Cristal Champagne and is filled with an ube mousse.

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5 New Hotels Debuting in 2016 to Add To Your Travel Bucketlist

Jan 6, 2016  |   Contributor: Emyr Thomas

At the start of the year, my thoughts always turn to travel plans for the coming months. Personally, I'd like to visit Lisbon, Douro Valley, Santorini, St. Lucia and the Amalfi Coast. But if you're unlike me and are a having a hard time choosing which destinations to escape to, consider basing it around your hotel instead. Here are five new properties debuting in 2016 that should be added to your wanderlust itineraries:

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Queen of the Night's Decadent Dinner Theater is a Mélange of Hedonistic Delights

Jan 6, 2016  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Nestled inside the heart of New York’s historic Diamond Horseshoe nightclub, ensconced below the infamous Paramount Hotel, is the wickedly-entertaining Queen of the Night adult dining experience. This multi-sensory show is a mélange of hedonistic delights that offers a decidedly unexpected dinner theater adventure in the heart of New York City.

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Cruise the Hudson River on the Spirit of New York & Enjoy Dinner and Panoramic Views of the City

Jan 4, 2016  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Whether you’re a tourist seeking adventure in the Big Apple or are a long-standing resident of New York City celebrating a special occasion—or just looking for a fabulous night out, the Spirit of New York dinner cruise offers a truly memorable experience. The frivolity starts the moment you arrive at Chelsea Pier and step aboard the vessel—a three-deck, climate-controlled party yacht that can accommodate up to 600 guests year-round.

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NYC's City Kitchen is One-Stop Shop For Getting a Taste of the Big Apple's Many Diverse Eateries

Dec 31, 2015  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

You’d be hard pressed to find many locations in New York that can impress locals just as easily as they draw in tourists. But City Kitchen at the Row NYC hotel isn’t the typical foodie hot spot. That much is apparent when you first step in and observe the warm and communal atmosphere of this bustling food hall. 

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Spend New Year's Eve in The City Without the Crowds at the Knickerbocker's Private Gala

Dec 30, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

If standing for hours in cold, crowded, and crazy Times Square isn’t your idea of a glamorous New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone. It’s one of the world’s top bucket-list events to personally witness the iconic 60-second countdown to midnight, slow-mo ball drop. But do you really want to brave the frigid temperatures just to say you were there? If not, don't worry, The Knickerbocker has an alternative to the crowded streets of Times Square.  

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The InterContinental Barclay is Doing Some Serious Renovations for 2016 to the Tune of $180M

Dec 17, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The InterContinental New York Barclay hotel in Manhattan is in the middle of a $180 million renovation that is being spearheaded by architects Stonehill + Taylor, interior design firm and HOK Shawmut Construction. Once finished in spring 2016, the building will offer guests 704 redesigned rooms, including 31 suites—two of which will be Presidential and Penthouse Sky Suites.

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Conrad Partners With Urban Luxury Brand Theory For Exclusive Holiday Shopping Experience

Dec 10, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

If you’re traveling to New York City for the holidays and still need to get some last minute Christmas shopping done, the Conrad hotel may have an easy solution for your gift-giving needs. From now until the end of the month, the property is partnering with Theory, the luxury clothing brand, to offer guests an exclusive retail experience while staying in the city.

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Chef Thomas Keller Brings José Andrés and Costas Spiliadis to Epic Hudson Yards Project

Dec 3, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Imagine a food court in which instead of Sbarro and Panda Express, there were eateries led by chefs Thomas Keller, José Andrés and Costas Spiliadis. Come 2018, that will basically be a reality for New Yorkers, thanks to the upcoming Hudson Yards.

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D Pets Hotel Chelsea is Pampering Your Pups With Five-Star Suites, Treats & Lamborghinis

Nov 24, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

For many travelers, there are much more serious arrangements to work out than where you will sleep. Like where your beloved pooch is going to rest its noggin. If you’re in New York, the solution to that (very real) struggle is the new D Pets Hotel Chelsea, which offers your prized Pomeranian a lavish suite to laze about in.

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