Hotel Review: The Marmara Park Avenue As I walked into the lobby of the new Marmara Park Avenue hotel, the stark, modern design caught my attention immediately. As soon as I entered through the hand-blown glass and faceted-steel… Juliet Pennington , September 7, 2016
“The Hills” Are Alive in New York City Where is the longest playground slide in New York City? And what is the closest land-based vantage point to view the face and front of the Statue of Liberty? The… John Lampl , August 30, 2016
New York’s Catskills: Forging a Post-Borscht Belt Identity From the 1920s through the 60s, Jewish middle and working class families from New York City flocked to the Catskills, a mountainous region about 100 miles north of the city…. Dave Zuchowski , August 16, 2016
My Summer Trip for SPG Amex We receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. Full disclosure: This experience was in conjunction with the SPG Amex Stars program I’m… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2016
R&R with the Omega Institute: A Restorative Camp for Adults Last September I was in a turmoil with a family member having a health crisis. My beloved Baci, a chocolate labrador who inspired me to become pet-friendly traveler, was diagnosed… Georgie Jet , June 6, 2016
8 NYC Restaurants that Resurrect Tradition A veteran travel writer—not fixed in foodie mode—reviews restaurants with a focus on what the venues communicate. 1. Trademark Taste, 38 W 36th Street; 646-858-2320 As I long-time Manhattanite, I typically loathe… Bruce Northam , May 4, 2016
Now through Memorial Day: Pop-Up Sushi at Manhattan’s Royalton Hotel From Grand Central Station to the High Line to McSorley’s to the New York Public Library, New York City is dense with iconic spots that, frankly, aren’t going anywhere—at least by the time summer… Ian Livingston , March 23, 2016
The Winter Wonderlands of New York and Vermont—Where the Snow Sticks Whiteface Mountain, NY Most city kids don’t have backyards to play in; when you have access to a backyard, it’s all about bringing hobbies to life. The ground floor suite… Bruce Northam , March 3, 2016
A Hotel for Book Lovers Traveling to NYC If you’re a book lover traveling to New York City, then you must check out the Library Hotel, a boutique hotel I learned about while attending ILTM in Cannes. It’s… Johnny Jet , January 13, 2016
Bright Lights in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn If you live in or happen to be visiting the New York metro area, and you’re exhausted from all the shopping, seen all the department store holiday windows, rocketed up… John Lampl , December 21, 2015
Ulster County, NY: A Four-Season Destination for Elite Athletes and Outdoor Enthusiasts Long known for being a four-season outdoor getaway, Ulster County, NY, is fast becoming a world-class hub for competitive endurance athletes and running enthusiasts of all levels. Perfectly suited for all-terrain training,… Laura Pedrick , November 25, 2015
Best Western Plus in New York City I was recently in New York City attending the VEMEX Conference at the beautiful Harvard Club. During lunch, I decided it was just too much to go all the way… Johnny Jet , November 7, 2015
An Adventure through New York’s 1000 Islands, Part 5: Chippewa Bay and Back Home This is the fifth and final part of Laura Pedrick’s series exploring New York’s 1000 Islands region. Check out: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Before we depart… Laura Pedrick , October 9, 2015
An Adventure through New York’s 1000 Islands, Part 4: Bass Fishing and Ogdensburg This is the fourth part in Laura Pedrick’s series exploring New York’s 1000 Islands region. Check out part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, and part 5 here. Fishing—and the Governor’s Bassmaster… Laura Pedrick , October 8, 2015
An Adventure through New York’s 1000 Islands, Part 3: Castles on the St. Lawrence This is the third part in Laura Pedrick’s series exploring New York’s 1000 Islands region. Check out part 1 here, part 2 here, part 4 here, and part 5 here. Fishing and the Salmon… Laura Pedrick , October 7, 2015
