LA stargazing
As you pull up to the Chamberlain West Hollywood in LA it is easy to feel that you might have come to the wrong address. Having researched ahead of my trip on the hotel’s website and seen glamorous interiors, a...
California Dreaming … of San Diego
Fashion aficionados and culture vultures should seriously consider their choice of holiday destination next time they are planning a trip to the USA. Southern California has much to offer everyone – for bot...
The American Dream
The Dream Hotel Downtown, situated conveniently in the middle of the revivified Meatpacking District, is an oasis of all that is stylish, fashionable and convenient. In a city full of luxury accommodation, ...
Observatory at One World Trade Center opens to the public
New York City’s got the Top of the Rock excursion at Rockefeller Center. It’s got the Empire State Building's Observation Deck. And now, it’s got the much-anticipated Observatory at One World Trade Center.
T...
Eldorado in Amazonia
Eldorado, a mythical place in South America where a tribal chief covered himself in gold dust and dived into a lake, was searched for in vain by explorers but in the process the Amazon River was mapped for th...
World’s only champagne and caviar temporary bar arrives on Aspen Mountain
The world’s only mountain-top champagne and caviar bar has just opened somewhere on Aspen Mountain, Colorado, and can be found every weekend during the ski-season.
Named Oasis, a large “snowcat” (think of an...
New York City’s three Chinatowns spotlighted in celebration of Lunar New Year
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, NYC & Company will spotlight New York City’s three Chinatown neighbourhoods—Sunset Park in Brooklyn, Manhattan’s Chinatown and Flushing in Queens. NYC & Company is ...
The Reality of the Snowman: Peter Regli’s Snow Monsters in NYC
Northward facing, in the immense shadows of the Flatiron Building and the (however urban-sparse) trees of Madison Square Park, are a flock of new sculptural residents.
In conjunction with Dominque Lévy Galle...
Björk, A Retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art, New York
The Museum of Modern Art presents Björk, an eponymous retrospective dedicated to the mercurial singer, composer, and musician. Her work is an art in itself, one which spans genre and medium, transcending sensor...
Celebrating Harlem, NYC
The culture, music, art, people, food, and spirited overall vibe of uptown New York City’s Harlem neighbourhood are beckoning the attentions and affections of not only New Yorkers, but of the rest of the world....
Relaxing in Rio – Where to peacefully bed down and eat in a manic city of noisy fun
Relaxing in Rio – Where to peacefully bed down and eat in a manic city of noisy fun
It is a truth universally acknowledged, as Jane Austen might have put it, that anyone in search of an excessively good time...
All eyes on Uruguay
Although dwarfed by its bigger, louder neighbours Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay has plenty to shout about. Here are five reasons why it should be on your bucket list
1. Colonial charm
In a country shaped by...
Park Hyatt New York announces summer opening
Park Hyatt New York is scheduled to open in summer 2014 and will become the flagship hotel of the globally recognised Park Hyatt brand.
Perfectly located in Midtown at 153 West 57th Street between Sixth Aven...
Are you experienced?
When people talk of Hollywood and LA, the standard and quality of luxury hotels is very high and I can safely say that the London West Hollywood hotel occupies the pinnacle of this. Situated in a quiet loca...
Oklahoma City rises again
The first time I boarded an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Oklahoma City eight years ago, it was half empty and exclusively full of men, rugged faces mostly hidden behind dusty ten gallon hats. Eac...
Desert drifting
The song, Take It Easy by Jackson Browne, was my first encounter with Arizona – thanks to my parents’ admittedly admirable taste in music. Its first line goes, “I’m standing on the corner of Winslow, Ariz...
Las Vegas comes of age
When we think of Las Vegas, certain associations spring to mind – flashing lights, towering hotel complexes, elaborate stage shows and out-of-place rollercoasters. It is known for its novelty and ...
Colorado: big sky country
To be honest, what draw could Colorado, this square state carved out of middle America, offer that would warrant a trip all the way there? You’d be surprised. It will be a trip that will turn your prejudices ...