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They don’t call New York the city that never sleeps for nothing. It’s true; the always-bustling Big Apple doesn’t take a day off—not even in the winter, when shoe-soaking snow, rain, and sleet blanket the sidewalks and the thermostat shows off below-zero temps. Huddles of friends hide out in bars alongside fireplaces or cozy up…
Courtesy of Flickr/Zenspa1 Like sock hops and soda fountains, house calls seem charmingly old-fashioned. Yet the rise of on-demand smartphone technology has brought the practice back in a big way. Now you can summon not only medical practitioners, but also an army of hair, makeup, and wellness pros with just a few quick taps and…
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means your chances of dodging pink and red hearts, cuddly stuffed animals, and PDA from couples on every street corner are slim. And while there’s nothing wrong with spreading a little love every February 14, we’re here to back the roughly 45 percent of Americans over the age of 18…
Courtesy of Flickr/Studio Incendo Each year market research group Euromonitor crunches the numbers from national statistics offices, airports, and hotels to determine the top 100 cities visited by international travelers, and the results for 2015 (the most recent year with complete data) were announced today. According to the report, the world’s 10 most visited are…
Courtesy of the Knickerbocker Okay, it’s not quite a true alpine ski lodge. But the Knickerbocker Hotel in Manhattan transformed its rooftop Club Room (part of the St. Cloud bar and lounge) into a very accurate replica for the winter season. Titled Après at the Knick, the wood-paneled spot is decked out in faux fur…
If there’s one thing that we’ve learned in our travels, it’s that you don’t have to be a real estate tycoon to enjoy million-dollar views. Yes, your money will go further in some places than others, but some of the world’s most iconic vistas are available for a relatively budget-friendly price tag of $150 or…
For a solid portion of human history, people have been cultivating flora in gardens for both practical and aesthetic use. But we’re not just talking about tiny plots in your backyard where you grow tomatoes. Gardening is an art form, from the Zen-like gardens of the eastern tradition, to perfectly manicured Western sanctuaries. Here, we…
When it comes to vacationing in New York City, everyone wants a bite out of the Big Apple’s luxury offerings. But if you don’t want to blow your travel budget on the hotel, don’t worry. For every desirable property with an intimidating price tag, there’s a hotel that’s cheaper and similar. After all, the city…
Merriam-Webster describes the bridge quite simply: ”a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle.” While its most basic form can be as simple as a plank of wood over a ditch, the bridge has evolved over millennia to become an incredible feat of engineering. The ancient Romans were the first true…
With a quiet and cozy atmosphere, friendly hosts, and a scrumptious breakfast served on china, a quaint bed-and-breakfast can be the perfect place to get away. But that’s all on the inside. Step outside these charming properties and you often find, well, not much to speak of. But who says bed-and-breakfast lovers have to sacrifice…
