Fourth of July may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to retire your red, white and blue-wear just yet. July 14th, commonly known as Bastille Day, marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which started the French Revolution. Today, Bastille Day marks the storming of pastry shops … Read more
From its perch on Park Avenue, the Loews Regency Hotel has been a cornerstone of uptown Manhattan for the past 50 years and integral to the Upper East Side’s reputation as a Mecca for New York society. When it was first constructed in 1963, Bob and Larry Tisch’s hotel immediately … Read more
Under the lights of Radio City Music Hall on June 8th, the Tony Awards returned with the glitz and theatrics that you would expect from a room filled with a few thousand Broadway superstars. From the moment Hugh Jackman hopped onstage, everyone could tell that it would be a ceremony … Read more
This is an exciting time of year for movie buffs. Awards season is all about glamor, the red carpet and the statuettes. Anticipation and anxiety plague us while we wait to see if our Oscar bets have paid off. Will Leo finally win? Will Meryl get back in the race … Read more
The Plaza Hotel in New York City is the pinnacle of elegance in a city of seemingly endless options for grandeur. The imposing 282 room edifice houses 100 years of history, glamour, and romance. A cultural icon, the name alone summons an image of New York society, Fifth Avenue, Central … Read more
Luxury, that’s the dream. Decadent decor, fabulous room service, awe inspiring views, and private beaches, now that’s perfection. What more could you want on that fantasy trip? From our good friends over at Luxury Travel Bible.com’ here’s a shortlist of their Hot New Hotels in 2014 that can make your … Read more
Since it debuted last April, the Hyatt Union Square New York has been a showcase for buzz worthy modern art and cutting edge design. Conceptualized by renowned interior designer Paul Vega, the newly built property brings the outdoors in with the use of materials and elements culled from the natural world. … Read more
September is one of the most important months in the year for everyone in the fashion industry. With summer behind them, designers, models, buyers and PR professionals kick the industry into high gear with the start of fashion weeks all over the globe. Fashion insiders spend hours each day watching … Read more
On a recent balmy night just before sunset, we set sail on Classic Harbor Line’s “Around Manhattan Architecture Tour.” Hosted by the American Association of Architects/New York chapter (AIANY), the cruise highlights the city’s iconic buildings, bridges and landmarks and helps place Manhattan in an architectural perspective but with a … Read more
Summer’s around the corner and for New Yorkers that means hordes of camera laden tourists. Manhattan’s streets will soon be flooded with out-of-towners struggling with maps and directions as they find their way in the Big Apple. The New York subway can either be your friend or your enemy. Here … Read more
Today, the intersection of the Bowery and Broome Street in Manhattan is perfectly pleasant – busy sidewalks line the streets where stylish pedestrians head to one or more of the many bustling boutiques or restaurants nearby. It’s become a coveted location for real estate agents thanks to its walking … Read more
It was our 45th wedding anniversary and the maitre’d in the Norwegian Star’s opulent Versailles dining room was pouring us champagne. This was the most romantic of settings for our special event. I felt like I was in a dream … and the dream had come true. After toasting a … Read more
Still stuck in that flowers and chocolate routine for Valentine’s Day? This year February 14th falls on a Thursday so instead of rolling with the crowd, get away from it. There’s no excuse not to take off Friday and whisk your sweetie away on a weekend adventure he or she … Read more
The holiday season isn’t the only time for charitable actions. World-renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf’s foray into designing fashion accessories has resulted in an out of the box opportunity to give back. Wolf and manufacturer Lance Wovens, noted for their stylish woven leather home furnishings, have joined forces to create … Read more
You’ve had a great day abroad. You saw awesome sites, ate fabulous food, and took fantastic pictures. Now you’re back at your hotel and you just want to unwind and perhaps share some of the highlights of the day with all your Facebook friends. But something is preventing you from … Read more