I previewed summer events taking place at Governors Island, one of my favorite places in New York City.
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I previewed summer events taking place at Governors Island, one of my favorite places in New York City.
Leave the traffic behind and blow all the gas money because, where you're going, you don't need a vehicle
As part of the Condé Nast Traveler's New York blog, I profiled 10 gardens.
New York City's Outstanding Urban Gardens
Wave Hill
Wave Hill is an interesting combination of historic home and nature conservatory. The mansion, set on a hill overlooking the Hudson River, has had several VIP residents: Theodore Roosevelt's family rented it for summers, Mark Twain leased it for a time, and Arturo Toscanini lived here from 1942 to 1945. After a two-year renovation, the house reopens this July 6 and 7, but you don't have to wait until then to enjoy the rest of this public garden and cultural center. Nab an adirondack chair on the huge sloping lawn; wander the aquatic, herb or flower gardens; hike a short nature trail; or take pictures of the Palisades from the Italianate pergola. If you're lucky you might spot a proposal or a wedding—Wave Hill is a popular place for both.
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Photo courtesy of Wave Hill.
Lunar New Year: Cool Hotel Perks and Special Events Around the World
Start off the Year of the Snake at one of these festive destinations—then venture out for citywide celebrations.
Las Vegas
THE HOTEL: Bellagio Las Vegas
THE PACKAGE: From February 14 to February 17, you're invited to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse—China's equivalent to Camp David (and formerly the hotel's Tuscan Kitchen)—to dine on cuisine normally reserved for royalty, presidents, and prime ministers. Bellagio chef Hao Baoli—known for modernizing ancient menus from the library of the Forbidden City—leads a ten-course tasting menu, paired with wine and cognac, cooked and served by staff direct from the real Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, and presented on dishware from China. (Tickets are $500 per person and can be purchased via Bellagio’s concierge at 866-906-7171). For something a little more casual, the Bellagio's Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are also decked out in a New Year theme through March 3.
VENTURE OUT: Las Vegas holds its CNY in the Desert Festival from February 8 to February 10, with cultural performances, a fun run, a lantern festival, and other events taking place throughout the area all weekend. The Chinese American Chamber of Commerce follows suit with the Chinese New Year Celebration and Asian Food Festival on February 17, with dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese taiko drummers, acrobats, and traditional dances from China, Japan, Polynesia, Vietnam, and Korea.
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Photograph courtesy of The Bellagio
If you enjoyed my other article about the strangest travel gear, here is the addendum.
Even More Wacky Travel Accessories
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My article on strange travel gadgets has been syndicated on the Huffington Post.
Where to Vacation: Travel Inspired by the Best Picture Nominees
The Oscar nominees for Best Picture were announced this morning—and not only do they tell some pretty amazing stories, but they also showcase some pretty amazing locations. Take a cue from the silver screen and plan one of these cinematic getaways in D.C., Paris, Los Angeles, and more. Re-Create Life in "The Bathtub" of Beasts of the Southern Wild
I suggested seven end-of-times destinations for a slideshow tied to theories about a Mayan-predicted apocaylpse.
Where to Go for the Apocalypse, In Case the World Ends Next Month
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