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There’s a concrete-and-glass structure in Iceland’s foothills that travelers happily traverse snow and ice in a 4×4 to reach. South Beach has welcomed two new too-cool-for-school properties, and a sexy boutique hotel now sits on the top floors of a Tokyo skyscraper. You can actually book a hostel stay and feel good about it, thanks…
Almost every hotel around the world capitalizes on the holiday season — the busiest travel time of the year — with various events and packages to entice visitors to choose their property as their holiday home base, and/or stay an extra night or two. Some offerings may be helpful (especially those that save you cash),…
Christmas at The New York Palace Hotel, New York City
Considering that holiday decorations seem to spring up the day after Halloween, it’s safe to say people (and marketers) look forward to the Christmas season. Twinkling lights, snowmen, and gorgeously embellished trees fill the streets, creating an undeniably jubilant atmosphere. We love squeezing in as many holiday-centric festivities as possible — from attending holiday parades…
Holiday Market in New York City; Photo Courtesy of Charley Lhasa via Flickr As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, we’re starting to get our holiday gift list in order. While we’ve had our wish list in tip-top shape since March, figuring out what to get everyone on your list can be a sometimes daunting endeavor. Fortunately,…
Hotels around the world have played major roles in history. They’ve provided neutral territory, been the perfect place to commit a crime, and acted as the home-away-from-homes where authors’ imagination could take flight. For centuries, hotels have been the sites of scandals, parties, and secrets. Prizes have been dreamed up in hotels; iconic salads (yes,…
Let’s face it, I think everyone is a little tired of the over-used “spa day’” idea that gets rolled out every anniversary, Valentine’s Day, and birthday. There’s no denying the beauty of a relaxing massage with oils, or a facial using various pieces of fruit, but for your next romantic break why not try something…
It seems like everyone we know is lacing on sneakers and hitting the ground running these days. With marathons picking up speed and popularity across the globe, we’re happy to call the host of one of the most popular — The New York City Marathon — home. Runners will put their best (and fastest) feet…
Kaaterskill Falls near Hunter, NY (Photo by Katherine Alex Beaven) While you can probably think of tons of different things to do in the Catskills during summer and winter (swimming holes and skiing, anyone?), many people fail to recognize that this beautiful, easy-to-access region is a fabulous year-round destination that goes way beyond leaf-peeping during…
Let’s face it; when you think of American cuisine, leafy salads, quinoa, lentils, and organic poached eggs don’t spring to mind. In fact, one of the most impressive aspects of American cooking is its ability to pack on even more calories to an item already considered to be a naughty indulgence. Americans took peanut butter…
