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From Times Square to the Las Vegas Strip, many of the United States’ most-visited attractions are free to the public, open 24/7, and don’t require tickets. However, a number of bucket-list U.S. landmarks and attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty and Alcatraz Island, do require (or at least recommend) that visitors secure tickets in…
Anyone visiting an iconic city like New York or Paris is always looking for the best view of the city, whether it’s atop the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower. But every once in awhile, you’ll find yourself facing a breathtaking view from a totally unexpected spot, one you might have even stumbled upon…
Photo courtesy of rik-shaw via Flickr Hotels are a curious mix of public and private spaces. Yes, the room you paid for is all yours, but it was all someone else’s before you checked in. And, sometimes, those guests were up to no good. Historic hotels, especially, have had decades (sometimes a full century) for…
Here’s a little secret: Most museums in the world’s major cities offer at least one day or night where they let visitors in for free. “So what’s the trade off?” you might be wondering. Well, you can expect long lines, huge crowds, and a lack of flexibility in your travel schedule that can make operating…
Say it isn’t so: New York’s beloved Waldorf Astoria will close on Wednesday, March 1, for an undetermined period of time. In 2014 the property was purchased for nearly $2 billion by Chinese conglomerate Anbang Insurance Group Co., which announced plans last June to convert many of the iconic hotel’s 1,413 rooms into luxury condominiums.…
Vacations are all about seeing a new place, right? But what if you could also experience a new era? While we love historic hotels with old-timey charm, we’re also partial to those that transport us to the future. From properties with intergalactic, pod-like bedrooms to hotels with robot helpers, these Jetsons-worthy accommodations offer a glimpse…
Aside from a mid-February tropical getaway, few remedies can treat the winter blues quite like a superbly mixed cocktail enjoyed in a plush leather seat by a warm, crackling fire. Though New York City might be facing another month or so of gloomy winter weather, many of its hotel bars offer such a respite. From…
Do you like snuggling under a pile of cashmere quilts on a cold day? How about sipping a steaming cup of cocoa or cider when the temperatures tip below zero? Does curling up with a good book alongside a crackling fireplace on a snowy night sound like your idea of winter fun? If you answered…
They don’t call New York the city that never sleeps for nothing. It’s true; the always-bustling Big Apple doesn’t take a day off—not even in the winter, when shoe-soaking snow, rain, and sleet blanket the sidewalks and the thermostat shows off below-zero temps. Huddles of friends hide out in bars alongside fireplaces or cozy up…
Courtesy of Flickr/Zenspa1 Like sock hops and soda fountains, house calls seem charmingly old-fashioned. Yet the rise of on-demand smartphone technology has brought the practice back in a big way. Now you can summon not only medical practitioners, but also an army of hair, makeup, and wellness pros with just a few quick taps and…
