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New York City’s three Chinatowns spotlighted in celebration of Lunar New Year

February 19, 2015

America, Culture, New York, News, Travel

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

Emily Rae Pellerin

February 11, 2015

Avant Art, Culture, New York, News, Travel

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

Emily Rae Pellerin

February 3, 2015

America, Avant Art, Culture, Don't Miss: Film, New York, News, Travel

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

Emily Rae Pellerin

February 2, 2015

Avant Art, Culture, Dining, Don't Miss: Theatre, New York, News, Travel

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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

Sean Sheehan

January 5, 2015

America, Culture, Dining, Feature, South America, Travel

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

Ben Olsen

June 11, 2014

America, Culture, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, News, South America, Travel

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

Amanda Bernstein

April 9, 2014

America, Culture, New York, News, Travel

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?

Ben Slater

February 5, 2014

America, California, Dining, Feature, Travel

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

Nico Kos Earle

January 9, 2014

America, Avant Art, Feature, Travel

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

Ruthie Holloway

September 15, 2013

America, Travel

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

Jo Gilbert

September 2, 2013

America, California, Dining, Travel

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

Aaron Trinidade

March 11, 2013

America, Feature, Rest of America, Travel

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 ...