Category: New York

Hg2 Eat New York goes mobile

By on Dec 08, 2008 in Bars, Books, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 173 times

A mobile version of Hg2‘s groundbreaking new restaurant guide, Eat New York, goes live on UBI UBIâ„¢ today. It’s  the only high-end restaurant and travel guide designed exclusively for the smartphone platform. With  a unique take on the restaurant world, Eat New York is designed specifically for savvy residents and sophisticated travellers, with 150 insider [...]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Nov 30, 2008 in Accessories, Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, USA, Websites   - Read 197 times

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Beautiful by nature: the Turks & Caicos Islands A new Mexican resort and residences: Nizuc Passionately designed jewellery from Loree Rodkin Designed for New York’s long term visitor: Bristol Plaza

Wine dinner at the 21 Club, New York City

By on Nov 10, 2008 in Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 120 times

Tomorrow 21 Club  is holding  a prestigious degustation event in association with Morrell & Company Fine Wine Merchants. ’21′ cordially invites the most discerning diners to attend The Bordeaux Wine Dinner of the Decade. Those who are truly passionate about fine food and precious wines will not miss this opportunity to attend a sumptuous five [...]

By on Oct 21, 2008 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 149 times

Making his Las Vegas debut, nationally acclaimed chef Ludovic “Ludo” Lefebvre arrives at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino  to helm the newest creation by the team behind TAO New York and Las Vegas. LAVO, Latin for “to bathe or cleanse,” is inspired by ancient Mediterranean bathhouses with a menu that highlights the best of the [...]

Extraordinary escape with Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

By on Sep 27, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 125 times

Enjoy an extraordinary escape on  Mohonk Mountain House‘s  mountaintop and watch as the foliage turns to brilliant hues of orange and red. An abundance of activities are available with rates beginning at $258 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Rates include charming accommodation, three meals daily, afternoon tea and cookies, and most resort [...]

New Guerlain spa at the Waldorf-Astoria

New Guerlain spa at the Waldorf-Astoria

By on Sep 20, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 106 times

There’s a new Guerlain spa at the Waldorf-Astoria.   Among the treatments available are 8 types of massage, 4 types of facials and 6 types of body treatments – as well as treatments for men, foot therapies, make-up application and getaway spa experiences.   There is also a spa boutique and personal training studio.

Man buys $53.5 million Plaza Hotel suite, then sues

By on Sep 10, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 65 times

The buyer of a $53.5 million penthouse apartment in New York’s famed Plaza Hotel says the apartment turned out to be an “attic-like space” with low ceilings and obstructed views, and he is suing for a refund plus damages.   Read more at Reuters.

New York rooftops

New York rooftops

By on Aug 25, 2008 in Accommodation, New York, North America, Real Estate, Regions, USA   - Read 132 times

Land is such a premium in certain parts of the world, and New York City is no exception so I found it this Flickr collection of rooftops of the rich and famous in NYC quite interesting.   Some show a suprising amount of green space, whilst others exhibit contemporary designs. Have a browse and see [...]

Emirates has 58 new ultra-luxury jets

Emirates has 58 new ultra-luxury jets

By on Aug 05, 2008 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, USA   - Read 218 times

This week Emirates has been showing off the luxury trappings that come with its extravagantly-customised Airbus A380s. The superjet carries 489 passengers in varying degrees of luxury.   Shower spas, temperature-controlled floors, 23″ screens with over 1,000 audio and video channels,  a bar and 14 first class suites are  among the features to look out [...]

Pretty Woman Manhattan Getaway

Pretty Woman Manhattan Getaway

By on Jul 17, 2008 in Air Travel, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 99 times

Fancy a limousine pick up, private jet to New York City, dinner in a   chic New York restaurant, the best seats in a Broadway show, a limousine back to your private jet, flight complete with Cristal Champagne and strawberries to  another awaiting limo to whisk you to your door? Me too.   Be Pretty [...]

Boeing 757 OpenSkies airline

Boeing 757 OpenSkies airline

By on Jul 15, 2008 in Air Travel, Europe, France, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe   - Read 105 times

With rising fuel prices and the plight of a number of business class-only airlines in recent times, it’s perhaps a bold move for British Airways to last month launch OpenSkies, a new premium affiliate running Boeing 757s with reclining leather seats, on-demand entertainment system and a la carte meal service  for its passengers. For the [...]

The Dreamlist

The Dreamlist

By on Jul 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Maine, Maldives, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Zambia   - Read 278 times

globrati has published The Dreamlist, debuting with a colleciton of their “favourite destinations to chill out this summer”.   Making the grade are: Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, ME Llao Llao Hotel & Spa, Bariloche, Argentina Amirandes, Crete, Greece The Lodge, Verbier, Switzerland The Beach House at Manafaru, Maldives La Purificadora, Puebla, Mexico The Surf Lodge, [...]

Gramercy Park Hotel suite offer

Gramercy Park Hotel suite offer

By on Jul 01, 2008 in Accommodation, Canada, Hotels, New York, North America, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 125 times

Reserve a Gramercy or Deluxe Gramercy Suite and receive the second night with a 50% discount, along with a full American breakfast daily at the Private Roof Club and Garden. That’s one of the latest special offers from New York’s Gramercy Park Hotel and it’s valid for stays through until 31st August 2008. Just request [...]

Great rates from the Westin New York at Times Square

Great rates from the Westin New York at Times Square

By on Jun 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 111 times

Travelzoo has some great rates for the Westin New York at Times Square until September 2008.   Rooms that normally go for more than $300 a night can be grabbed for just $199 on select dates.   You can even upgrade to a Deluxe Room for only a further $20.   Click here for more [...]

4 nights for the price of 3 at Sofitel New York

By on Jun 13, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 140 times

Set within easy reach of Manhattan’s most celebrated attractions,  Sofitel New York is near Times Square, Broadway theatres, world-famous restaurants, famous boutiques, art museums and corporate headquarters. Book on the Chic Picnic offer before 15th June 2008 and you can enjoy 4 nights there for the price of 3. Rates start from $218 per night.

Salon de Ning from Peninsula

Salon de Ning from Peninsula

By on Jun 07, 2008 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 66 times

Continuing its philosophy of creating signature venues in its hotels in Asia and the USA, The Peninsula Hotels introduces Salon de Ning, an innovative new lounge and bar concept. Based on the fictitious tale of Madame Ning, a Shanghainese salonnière, these stunning new venues reflect the glamour and style of 1930s Shanghai – the “Paris [...]

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