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The arrival of spring tastes so much sweeter after a brutal winter (which we’ve certainly had), and the cherry of top is that it brings with it the reopening of some of our favorite hotels. Resorts in summertime destinations such as the Hamptons and Kennebunkport often shutter their doors when it’s cold out, only to…
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off in just a few weeks! Hoards of city dwellers and out-of-towners alike will brave traffic, rowdy crowds, and high prices to enjoy the first weekend of the summer season in the Hamptons. It takes some truly brave souls to do this, but there is a way to make a holiday…
In much the same way long-time Manhattanites are morphing into Brooklyn residents, many tourists are choosing the outer borough over the island for their New York stays. After all, it’s cheaper (although probably for not much longer), easily accessible to Manhattan (as long as the L is running!), and home to a vast array of…
Sure, hailing a cab or hopping on the subway are iconic New York experiences that every visitor should have. But in Manhattan, nothing beats walking the city streets. The sidewalk is arguably the best place in New York to people watch, look up at skyscrapers, and find lunch at a street cart (just be sure…
Home to popular sites like the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Times Square, New York City is a must-visit for people all over the world. Already the most populous city in the United States, the Big Apple saw a record 56.4 million visitors in 2014. To accommodate all those tourists, the city is filled…
Warm days are here, and we can’t think of a better way to explore a new place than by bike. So we’re highlighting some great locales for biking, and the most scenic paths to take in them. And as an added bonus, here are the nearby hotels that loan bikes to guests for free. Vacation,…
Part of the boutique Affinia chain, Fifty NYC is an upscale property located in Manhattan’s Midtown East. The hotel draws business professionals and families looking for apartment-style rooms near tourist sites like Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Central Park. Though rooms have always been spacious by New York standards (325 to 650 square feet), they…
Photo Credit: mp3waxx.com Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t the only celeb who cares about hotels’ impact on the environment. Today, Will.i.am debuts his eco-friendly bedding, a collaboration with Coca Cola and W Hotels under the name Ekocycle, at the New York W outposts in Union Square and Midtown East. The 300-thread-count sheets are not only comfortable, but…
Summertime will soon be upon us — this week has already seen highs of 82 degrees in NYC! — and we can’t wait for long days spent strolling along the boardwalk. From Atlantic City to Santa Cruz, beach bums will strut their stuff down those sandy pathways, either taking in the views or letting loose…
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day and while it isn’t an official holiday, we think it’s worthy of celebrating. Though you likely went to your local zoo on a field trip growing up, now you can head back to observe and learn about a variety animals — without having to stand in a single file.…
