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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, ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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: ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
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