As we settle into Valentine Season 2019 here in NYC, warming up with a romantic destination within the city is just what the heart is craving. The city is filled with gems all year round, but the winter wonderland it becomes is truly one of a kind. Whether it’s a cultural attraction or a foodie excursion, let’s celebrate the month of LOVE. The River Café | New York Water Taxi Heading over to Brooklyn via the “heated” water taxi is a

The holidays are finally upon us.  Are you ready for all the crowds and parties and running around picking up last minutes gifts?  No? Us either. So we have put together the perfect holiday movie list for you to enjoy while you finish digesting that Thanksgiving turkey.  Whether you are on your way to New York City this season, or maybe Nana’s famous sticky toffee pudding is keeping you close to home, this list will be sure to get you

The holiday season in NYC is quickly approaching and we could not be more excited!! The city is buzzing with visitors, most of whom are here to ring in the holiday season and to see the city dressed to the nines!  Let us share our favorite holiday attractions and traditions in hope to spread some cheer!

Enjoy Spooky New York City with us while we take you through some of our favorite haunted bars and restaurants to help bring in the festivities of the Halloween season.  OooooooooOooooooo…   Ear Inn: Stop in and enjoy a beer at one of NYC’s oldest drinking establishments. After opening its doors in 1817, the unnamed bar didn’t let prohibition slow them down.  Often called, the Green Door, the bar became in an infamous watering hole for sailors all over the

Grab your chunkiest scarf and sip on your Pumpkin Spiced Latte because it is officially Fall in New York City! The city’s comfiest season is here and we are ready with our top 5 things to do this Autumn! Whether it is a nice leisurely stroll as the leaves crunch beneath your feet or watching some of the amazing spectacles this city has to offer, check them all out here: 1. Baked Goods Fall is for indulging. So why not

So, you’ve come back for some more? Well, I commend you. Your boldness is already flashing signs of being a New Yorker. When we left off last week, we were discussing sidewalk navigational instructions. Now, that you have your “game face” on, and you’re feeling confident that you haven’t completely ruined someone’s day by lengthening their commute by 10 seconds, you’re probably hungry. How about a NYC favorite? A bacon, egg and cheese! Well, you probably have to look no

Getting in the New York state of mind isn’t always easy.  We know traveling often takes on many meaningful and distinct purposes for the traveler. Perhaps you are visiting a city for the first time on vacation, or maybe it’s the “millionth time” you’ve been to the same city on business. Maybe you and some girlfriends are going back to your favorite place for a much-needed girls’ weekend, or maybe it’s your partner’s or children’s first time in this new

SOHO – South Of HOuston Summer is here in New York City! It’s time to relax and enjoy brunch or a day full of shopping on the streets of SOHO. SOHO offers a variety of trendy restaurants and both designer-boutiques and exotic shops. This one of a kind area is lined with cobblestone streets and covered in cast-iron-fronted buildings that create a tasteful and fascinating environment. From the Elysée Hotel it’s just a five minute walk to the Subway.  The

Midtown Manhattan offers so many great gems!  For example, you have the Hotel Elysee & the MoMA!  Our guests have always enjoyed the hotel’s prime location in midtown Manhattan. To the east, Park, Lexington, 3rd and 2nd Avenues offer many great restaurants and bars. Venture a little further east, and you can discover some beautiful brownstone homes off of 1st Avenue. To the west, there is the shopping on 5th Avenue, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Times Square,

No matter which of our four New York properties you are visiting this summer, you are in for a wonderful experience! New York is filled with fun summer activities, and the New York’s calendar is jam packed with interesting things to do and see. Here are some of our top recommendations to fill the summer days!