Valerie Gladstone 
A Royal and Bucolic London Getaway ‘‘Richmond’s great for walking,’’ says a patron named Bruce, raising a glass of ale to his mouth. ‘‘It’s best for seeing real history, without running into crowds,’’ counters Alan, who shares a wooden bench with him near the crackling fireplace in the cozy Victoria … Read more
The sounds of stamping feet and lustily strummed guitars burst from every corner of this radiant city during the Bienal de Flamenco, which takes place this year from September 15-October 9. Day and night, in 16th-century plazas and Art Deco theaters, top-flight dancers and musicians celebrate the art over a … Read more
Much More than the Alhambra Situated on the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Granada has long been famed as the site of the Alhambra, the glorious 14th-century palace built under Moorish rule. But in recent years, ambitious efforts by the Andalusian Legacy Foundation to revive Granada’s rich Hispanic-Moorish past … Read more
Andaz Wall Street “Invent something new, something personal, something that matters,” Hyatt Hotels challenged acclaimed architect David Rockwell, when it offered him the job of designing Andaz Wall Street, the third hotel in its elegant new collection. The first two are in London and West Hollywood and the fourth … Read more