It was hard to choose where to meet my Greenwich, Conn. girlfriend for lunch since she was schlepping in on the train to see me and with the wet weather insisted on staying with in a one block radius Grand Central. Although I chose Pera first for it’s location, and then because I really wanted…
Imagine sleeping in private cabins with beds six feet long and 25% wider. That’s the promise of British Airways’ newly upgraded Club World cabins, now being offered on nearly 100 Boeing 747 flights weekly across the pond, from London’s Heathrow to New York’s JFK, with all the amenities of a luxury five-star hotel. What’s in…
The year before The Pierre opened in 1930, this headline appeared in The New York Times: Pierre Hotel to rise on Gerry Home site, $15-million building of 41 stories to replace mansion at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street. Building to have club atmosphere. Seventy-seven years later, The Pierre is one of New York City’s grand…
Dream Theme, Dream Team, Dream Location! I’m off to New York in a few days for a fabulous Girlfriend-Getaway Week featuring great theatre, food and shopping. I still haven’t decided on where to stay (Don’t know if there’s a big convention in town or what, but WOW- my fav hotels are simply NOT offering any…
With the dwindling value of the US dollar abroad –– and the rising value of other currencies like the Euro –– the newest question on our Vagablond online poll has some thought-provoking answers. Is New York City one of the world’s most expensive cities? Or is it Tokyo, where steak dinners can cost hundreds of…
I love walking in New York. It’s fairly flat, it’s colorful and you can never see it all in one visit. Soaking up the city has just become easier. Tailored Tours has dozens of self-guided walking tours via e-mail. No more bulky guide books! Merely pick the tour or tours of your choice, download them…
What a fabulous sounding weekend for moms & daughters to bond over. (Although there might be a little squabble over who gets to use the parrot umbrella.) Mary Poppins on Broadway Friday & Saturday Nights February 24 thru March 25, 2007 Guests of The Ritz-Carlton are invited to book an exclusive package which includes the…
Keeping fit while travelling has just gotten easier with the Puma Trainaway collection. Blending technology with cutting edge athletic equipment, this ingenious training kit includes water-repellent shorts, moisture-wicking T-shirt, and running shoes that all fold inside the matching jacket that turns into a carrying bag. Another added benefit is a specially designed slot within the…
The French Culinary Institute in New York City is not just about French cooking. This winter, you can learn the latest in culinary techniques and trends in pastry, confection and candy making, bread baking, chocolates, tapas and more. Five classes begin on Jan. 16, 2007 and include:
San Francisco’s not the only city dishing out the great restaurant deals this month. Now, we’ve just heard that Manhattan is hosting its NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2007, January 22 to 26, and the following week from January 29 to February 2. Saturdays and Sundays are NOT included. NYC & Company says they’re “proud to…
Why brave traffic if you don’t have to? It’s never fun, even if you’re in a limo. The best thing to do if you can’t get through traffic is to fly right over it. US Helicopter has flights that can get you from Manhattan to JFK or Newark in only eight minutes. At the airport,…
The 2005 Rockefeller Christmas Tree. Photo by Sue Frause. Hey, big spender — here’s the holiday package for you. The Buckingham Hotel in midtown Manhattan is offering a posh package now through Jan. 8, 2007. One couple per night will see and experience the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center in style. For $75,000, here’s the…