Articles Mentioning New York City Hotels

5 Destinations for an Anti-Valentine’s Day Break

Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means your chances of dodging pink and red hearts, cuddly stuffed animals, and PDA from couples on every street corner are slim. And while there’s nothing wrong with spreading a little love every February 14, we’re here to back the roughly 45 percent of Americans over the age of 18…

Have You Been to the Most Visited Cities in the World?

Courtesy of Flickr/Studio Incendo Each year market research group Euromonitor crunches the numbers from national statistics offices, airports, and hotels to determine the top 100 cities visited by international travelers, and the results for 2015 (the most recent year with complete data) were announced today. According to the report, the world’s 10 most visited are…

There’s a New Alpine Ski Lodge Right in the Heart of New York City

Courtesy of the Knickerbocker Okay, it’s not quite a true alpine ski lodge. But the Knickerbocker Hotel in Manhattan transformed its rooftop Club Room (part of the St. Cloud bar and lounge) into a very accurate replica for the winter season. Titled Après at the Knick, the wood-paneled spot is decked out in faux fur…

15 Hotels With Iconic Views for $150 or Less a Night

If there’s one thing that we’ve learned in our travels, it’s that you don’t have to be a real estate tycoon to enjoy million-dollar views. Yes, your money will go further in some places than others, but some of the world’s most iconic vistas are available for a relatively budget-friendly price tag of $150 or…

10 of the Most Beautiful Gardens Around the World

For a solid portion of human history, people have been cultivating flora in gardens for both practical and aesthetic use. But we’re not just talking about tiny plots in your backyard where you grow tomatoes. Gardening is an art form, from the Zen-like gardens of the eastern tradition, to perfectly manicured Western sanctuaries. Here, we…

5 Luxury Hotels in NYC and Their Cheaper (But Similar) Alternatives

When it comes to vacationing in New York City, everyone wants a bite out of the Big Apple’s luxury offerings. But if you don’t want to blow your travel budget on the hotel, don’t worry. For every desirable property with an intimidating price tag, there’s a hotel that’s cheaper and similar. After all, the city…

6 Record-Breaking Bridges You Can Visit Around the World

Merriam-Webster describes the bridge quite simply: ”a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle.” While its most basic form can be as simple as a plank of wood over a ditch, the bridge has evolved over millennia to become an incredible feat of engineering. The ancient Romans were the first true…

The Best Time to Visit These Notoriously Pricey Destinations

Some of the most desirable travel destinations are also — unsurprisingly — some of the priciest. Places like London, Sydney, and New York City, to name a few, are popular for good reason, offering the sort of scenery, culture, and hotels that make travelers return again and again despite the hefty price tags. But if…

11 Romantic Mountain Hotels Perfect for a Winter Visit

Now that the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dipping lower, cozying up indoors sounds tempting. But staying in doesn’t necessarily mean you have to forfeit an excellent vacation with your sweetheart. In fact, there are plenty of U.S. hotels nestled in gorgeous mountains that are perfect for hibernating with your honey, whether…