Pendleton’s Portland Collection

Pendleton’s roots go back to 1863, when founder Thomas Kay, a young English weaver traveled west and set up shop in the brand new state of Oregon. His family eventually moved the business to Pendleton in the northeastern part of the state, opening several mills and developing staples such as … Read more

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

  Fresh on the scene, CADET recently opened its first boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn followed by a re-launch of its online store.   The shop’s attitude and structured men’s furnishings are inviting, as is the easy going staff eager to help or simply allow patrons to peruse uninterrupted.  Begun by partners … Read more

London Flea Markets

London is a city known for its charm and whimsy.  From afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream to a day spent pondering the lives of royals past at the National Portrait Gallery, London keeps in step with the present by preserving traditions yet always moving toward the future. Aside … Read more

Hudson River School Trail

The Hudson River School was a mid-19th century group of landscape painters noted for their romantic depiction of America’s rapidly changing landscape.  Named for the region in which the movement originally began, the paintings depicted the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains and surrounding areas.  Thomas Cole, considered the founder of the … Read more

Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

One of the most exciting events in art news this summer is the opening of the new building housing Philadelphia’s famous Barnes Foundation’s collection of masterpieces. Albert C. Barnes amassed a fortune in the early 20th century developing pharmaceuticals.  With the subsequent sale of his company, he became a passionate … Read more

Little Mermaid Lands Her Man

She has been twice beheaded, lost an arm, been blasted off her rock, and covered in various colors of paint.  It’s safe to say that Denmark’s iconic Little Mermaid statue has been through a lot.  Yet, whether being displayed abroad in an exhibition or viewed from her native home perched … Read more

CLEAR Lands in San Francisco

Travel mavens rejoice!  CLEAR, the nation’s premier biometric secure ID program, is now available for use at San Francisco International Airport.   Boasting to have saved CLEAR members more than 17 million minutes in waiting time, CLEAR lets you take control of how you spend your time.  Instead of anxiously waiting … Read more

Big Apple Downtown Drink Tour

Everybody knows New Yorkers know how to drink.  This summer, play like a local and try out one of these famed rooftop bars without missing out on the sights that make this city great.  Skip the cab tab, and instead hop on and off at any of the CitySights bus … Read more

Sculpture at the New York Palace Hotel

Most New Yorkers know that some of the best works of art aren’t in the museums.  They’re either public works (Hello, Lady Liberty!) or, are on display semi-privately at many of New York’s finest hotels and galleries … free of charge! This spring and summer take in a new exhibit … Read more

Take Off on a Roadtrip!

This summer take a page from America’s past and get out on the open road.  America has a rich heritage of wanderers; from the Oregon trail to Route 66, The Main Street of America, the history of those who voyage is an integral part of our identity.  Take advantage of … Read more

Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary

This year marks the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.  This elegant red, art deco bridge is still considered a modern civil engineering feat and has, since its completion in 1937, become one of America’s most iconic and beloved monuments. Events to celebrate the bridge will be going … Read more

San Diego Hotel Deal

Celebrate America’s favorite pastime this summer with a home run deal at the Omni Hotel San Diego.  Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, The Omni Hotel offers guests unparalleled views of the San Diego Bay and skyline as well as proximity to the city’s best attractions: The … Read more