The Lower East Side

For many New Yorkers with Ukranian, Russian, or Jewish heritage – a large proportion – or even for any New Yorker at all who didn’t come over on the Mayflower – the Lower East Side has a magic all its own. It’s associated with immigration, the “melting pot” ideal, the place where grandma or grandpa [...]

To See and Be Seen in Paris

“Paris’s Chicest Spots for Nightlife, Evening Life, and Seeing and Being Seen”
Paris is an unashamedly, unrelentingly elegant city. The Parisian sense of style – subdued, understated tailored clothing, impeccably arranged scarves, just enough jewelry and makeup to catch the eye without ever appearing self-consciously styled – is a magical art that eludes even the most [...]

Tiptoe through the Tulips in Skagit Valley, WA

For those interested in the awe-inspiring sight of acres of the bright blooms, head to Skagit Valley any time in April.

Destination: Grand Lake Colorado

Not many locales boast great scenery, hiking, water sports and haunted hotels but Grand Lake has it all.

Texas State Fair

One of the largest fairs in the country, the Texas State Fairs brings in the fall.

Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks, NY

The beauty of the Adirondacks and Blue Mountain Lake.

French ChÃ¢teau Bed and Breakfast

Touring the Loire Valley in northern France is a delightful experience. Known as the Garden of France a driving holiday in this region is a succession of charming towns, historic architecture and magnificent chÃ¢teaux. Never far from the river bank, you often have the whole winding road to yourself. We drove the route in December [...]

Finding Fireworks Shows in a Recession

Cities are cutting back on fireworks shows to save money.

East Village New York Guide

Seedier, grittier, and less gentrified than its westerly neighbor, the East Village is also more inexpensive, more fun, and far more authentic, although it’s no longer the bohemian squalor depicted in the now-dated rock musical “Rent.” With a vibrant Ukranian population, a large student enclave, and an increasing influx of young professionals, this area around [...]

Chelsea New York Guide

Trendy, elegant, and vibrant, Chelsea is the place to be for well-heeled twenty-somethings looking for the chance to see and be seen. With a particularly gay-friendly vibe (as long as you’re good-looking and well-dressed, your gender identity or preference is irrelevant – though tolerance won’t extend far to the schlumpy-looking of any persuasion), Chelsea is [...]

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