Category: New York

A luxury Christmas in New York City

A luxury Christmas in New York City

By on Oct 28, 2010 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 700 times

Christmas in New York is like Christmas in no other city in the world; the magic created here by the sights and attractions made famous to many of us by our favourite childhood Christmas movies come to life when you visit at this time of year. What better way to experience the most enchanting of [...]

Luxury in the Adirondacks: Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

Luxury in the Adirondacks: Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

By on Sep 15, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 197 times

The Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa – on the shores of Mirror Lake – is the perfect place for your Adirondack fall vacation. The fresh mountain air and spectacular natural beauty of the area is sure to revitalize and rejuvenate your spirit. Take a leisurely canoe ride on a pristine lake, go hiking, biking, [...]

Get into the swing of the US Open

By on Sep 06, 2010 in Bars, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 164 times

Visiting New York during the US Open? Swing by The Fitz Bar & Restaurant at the Fitzpatrick Manhattan or The Wheeltapper Pub at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central to catch up on every backhand, ace and volley. Throughout the tournament, each of these unique spots will be serving up food, fun and specialty cocktails, including: The [...]

Spend Memorial Day Weekend on The Patio in NYC

Spend Memorial Day Weekend on The Patio in NYC

By on May 27, 2010 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 208 times

If you find yourself in NYC for Memorial Day weekend, The Patio at The Wheeltapper Pub at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel invites you to stop by Friday from 7-9pm or from 5-7pm on Saturday or Sunday and sample a complimentary tasting plate of snacks when you order any two drinks. The magnificent, 2,200-square-foot Patio [...]

Interview with Drew Patterson of Jetsetter

Interview with Drew Patterson of Jetsetter

By on May 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Alaska, Asia, Brazil, California, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites, Western Europe   - Read 1208 times

A true travel connoisseur, CEO and Founder Drew Patterson brings more than a decade of experience to Jetsetter, the private sales site that helps leisure travellers discover and purchase some of the world’s best vacations. An industry pioneer, Patterson was part of the founding team at Kayak.com where, during his five-year tenure as Vice President [...]

Now open: Bar Boulud, London at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Now open: Bar Boulud, London at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

By on May 11, 2010 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 431 times

Chef Daniel Boulud’s first UK restaurant,  Bar Boulud, London opened its doors last week at  Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  This widely anticipated, French-inspired, bistro and wine bar is directly accessible from Knightsbridge and will follow the successful format of  Bar Boulud in New York which has achieved significant acclaim. The [...]

Shark reported in New York Harbour

Shark reported in New York Harbour

By on Apr 28, 2010 in Cruises & Boat Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 251 times

A gleaming monster is cruising the waters of New York Harbour. Each day, the great white (and blue and green) Shark carries off hordes of giddy, screaming people, young and old. Lurking in plain sight, the Shark is capable of bringing grown men to tears – tears of laughter that is. Step aboard the Shark [...]

Executive Chef Michael Hartnell of Le Caprice New York

By on Apr 20, 2010 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 245 times

Le Caprice opened its New York outpost in October 2009, under the guidance and direction of Executive Chef, Michael Hartnell. At only 28 years old, Michael has proven tremendous talent to the culinary community by re-creating signature Le Caprice classics such as the Thai-baked sea bass and crispy duck salad, whilst incorporating popular additions to [...]

Fitzpatrick Hotels Offer Package inspired by Irish History in NYC

Fitzpatrick Hotels Offer Package inspired by Irish History in NYC

By on Apr 13, 2010 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 234 times

The Fitzpatrick Hotel Group – the first Irish-owned hotel company to operate in the US – has introduced the “Visit Ireland in New York” package, giving visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary personal service, warmth and hospitality of its two luxury hotels, the Fitzpatrick Manhattan and the Fitzpatrick Grand Central, while learning about the [...]

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts turns 30

By on Jan 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe   - Read 116 times

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents. The company’s [...]

The Pierre re-opens in New York following $100 million re-design

The Pierre re-opens in New York following $100 million re-design

By on Sep 16, 2009 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA   - Read 106 times

The Pierre, the iconic hotel on New York’s Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street that is the U.S. flagship for Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, has re-opened following completion of the final phase of its meticulous $100 million overhaul. With the re-opening comes 11 Grand Suites including the Presidential Suite. In total there [...]

Hotel Indigo grows in USA

By on Jul 02, 2009 in Accommodation, California, Florida, Hotels, Missouri, New York, North America, USA   - Read 123 times

Hotel Indigo has  announced the opening of Hotel Indigo St. Louis Central West End following a $10 million renovation by Roberts Hotels Group of the historic Bel Air West Motel, which first opened in 1958 as the city’s first motel. The Central West End property is the first of three Hotel Indigo properties planned for [...]

Interview with Laura Brady of Lux Wines

Interview with Laura Brady of Lux Wines

By on Apr 27, 2009 in Accommodation, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 522 times

Our latest interview is with Laura Brady, President and Co-founder of Luxury Wine Tours, Inc. and Lux Wines. Luxury Wine Tours provides exquisite custom wine tours in Oregon’s bountiful Willamette Valley. Luxury Wine Tours was initially created out of  a desire to bring people a unique food and wine experience that showcases Oregon’s world class [...]

Interview with Suzanne Aaronson of Suzanne’s Files

Interview with Suzanne Aaronson of Suzanne’s Files

By on Mar 30, 2009 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Chile, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 349 times

Our latest interview is with Suzanne Aaronson, Editor-in-Chief and Founder  of Suzanne’s Files, a leading quality lifestyle resource. Suzanne’s  Files provides expert picks on under-the-radar getaways, hidden gems, wow services, truly unique gifts, lifetime experiences, and niche experts around the world. What is it that  you do exactly? Everyday is different – that’s for sure! [...]

Interview with Catherine Leech of 101 Holidays

Interview with Catherine Leech of 101 Holidays

By on Feb 05, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Interviews, Malta, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe   - Read 404 times

Catherine Leech has worked in luxury travel for more than 25 years. She started in PR before becoming European Director of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, then Managing Director of luxury tour operator, Caribtours. After the tsunami of 2004 she moved to Sri Lanka where she worked for two years, mostly as a volunteer, [...]

New York’s newest luxury boutique hotel

By on Jan 27, 2009 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos   - Read 91 times

A quick insight into Hotel Chandler, New York’s newest luxury boutique hotel, to be found in Manhattan’s historic Murray Hill neighbourhood.  

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