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Manhattan Sophistication at the Tuscany Hotel

Dec 21, 2016  |   Contributor: Kavita Daswani

Nestled amidst the standard accoutrements of a hotel room—chocolate bars, salted nuts and bottles of water—is a pair of cardboard VR goggles found at The Tuscany in New York. Consider these the modern-day version of a guidebook. The idea is to slip on the goggles, download the hotel's app, and be immersed in micro-vignettes about the city, filmed by other guests, before venturing out. 

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Things to do In New York City During the Holidays

Dec 19, 2016  |   Contributor: Katherine Bond

As a general rule, it’s hard to beat New York City at any time of year. And of course, the holiday season in the Big Apple is no exception. From the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to the Bryant Park Winter Village, the city dazzles with holiday splendor. There’s Christmas caroling, tree lighting ceremonies, nightly light shows across retail stores, and ice skating in Central Park. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the holiday season in NYC this year:

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Inside The Peninsula New York's $19,000-a-Night Suite

Dec 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

There’s no shortage of stunning suite options in New York, and one of the most recent additions to the city’s best accommodations can be found inside the Five-Diamond Peninsula hotel. The property just unveiled its new Fifth Avenue Suite on the 17th floor that spans over 2,500 square feet.

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Largest Starbucks in the World Coming to NYC

Nov 28, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

You know what New York City could really use more of? Starbucks locations! Yeah, this wasn't the answer we were expecting either. In a city filled with 220 Sbux stores and counting, you might think the Big Apple already has its fair share of the coffee conglomerate, but you’d be wrong. The chain will be opening a 20,000-square-foot “Roastery,” the brand’s concept store, in the Meatpacking District in 2018.

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These 12 Billionaires Could Buy All of Manhattan

Nov 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Recently, real estate research tool company Property Shark estimated how many of the world’s richest people it would take to buy Manhattan. Why? We have no idea, but it’s a fun fact either way. The company looked at the nation’s most expensive real estate market along with Forbes’ World Billionaires List.

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LOUIS XIII & Four Seasons Pair Up for Luxe Cognac Experience

Nov 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

LOUIS XIII Cognac is easily considered one of the world’s most luxurious spirits and right now and The Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel New York is one of the nation’s most expensive suites. So it makes sense that the two would come together to create an uber-extravagant experience for guests at the Four Seasons.

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7 Private Cinemas Hidden Inside Luxury Hotels

Nov 2, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Sure, when you’re on vacation, going to see a movie may not sound like your ideal activity. But when the theater is located inside your hotel, that’s a whole different story. Across the globe, luxury properties are offering guests some pretty unique amenities, and among them are private screening rooms. 

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Airbnb Files Lawsuit Against NYC Following New Bill

Oct 25, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It was only a matter of time before we started to see more Airbnb restrictions and bans in the states. New York City is the latest to create a new law against home-sharing sites by fining hosts $7,500 for listing their apartments on short-term rental websites.

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The Definitive Ranking of Trump Hotels' Presidential Suites

Oct 10, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

November 8 is already less than a month away, which means we’ll soon be welcoming in a new president. And unless you’re in the 24.3 percent of people who are lying don’t know that the Republican candidate is also a hotelier, you’re already aware that Donald Trump owns properties across the globe. So we decided to create a definitive ranking of Trump Hotels’ presidential (or best) suites in an effort to make hotel stays great again.

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Fall Theater & Dining Venues to Explore in NYC

Oct 4, 2016  |   Contributor: Katherine Bond

Pumpkin spiced lattes, colorful leaves, butter-soft leather gloves and New York City—some things are just better in the fall. Although the city is ideal to visit anytime of the year, autumn just has a certain flavor to it that is best consumed in the City That Never Sleeps. The Big Apple’s shows are one of the greatest draws to the state. Tourists alone bought 7.7 million tickets to Broadway shows last year, and this year attendance is set to outpace the attendance for all of New York and New Jersey’s sports events combined, including Yankees and Mets games.

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2016's Top Travel Destination Is...

Sep 27, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

According to Mastercard’s annual Global Destinations Cities Index list, Bangkok will hold the title of the world’s number one tourist destination for 2016. The Thai city is projected to receive around 21.47 million international visitors by the end of the year. The index projects visitor volume and spend estimates for the calendar year to come up with their ranking of 132 most-visited cities. 

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6 Hotels For Any Type of Family Getaway

Sep 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Kavita Daswani

More often than not, the notion of a family reunion trip is more appealing than the reality of it. Finding a place that appeals to everyone, is relatively easy to get to, and a destination that offers something for everyone in the group from toddlers to grandparents? It can be tiresome to plan. Throw in being able to enjoy that in a luxurious and sophisticated ambience only adds to the challenge. 

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The Coming-of-Age of Manhattan's Lower East Side

Sep 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Victor and Mary

If the Upper East Side is a straightlaced socialite sporting chanel suits, the Lower East Side is her edgy, adventurous sister rocking Vivienne Westwood. Coined LES, the New York City neighborhood possesses a storied history from its “gangs

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5 Luxury Hotels With Fashion Designers Behind Their Runway-Chic Uniforms

Apr 2, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Luxury hotels typically pull out all the stops when it comes to designing their property, deciding on which furnishings to use and what amenities to provide. But those looking to set themselves apart go even farther by hiring fashion designers to create their runway-style staff uniforms. 

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Spain’s Largest Hotel Chain Opens Second US Location

Aug 1, 2016  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

New York City’s Restaurant Row has a stylish new eatery dressing up the recently-opened Riu Plaza in Times Square. "Fashion" is a chic breakfast, lunch and dinner spot for hotel guests and locals hungry for a pre-theater dinner or late-night bite. The $310 million Riu Plaza New York Times Square is RIU Hotels & Resorts’ first foray into NY, and Fashion’s menu is inspired by the hotel’s Spanish roots and global destinations. 

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