As of November 8, international travellers may return to the United States with proof of full vaccination. This marks a major milestone in our country’s recovery—and it’s a moment you don’t want to miss in New York City. Review the full details of the requirements now so you can start planning your comeback. Here are some things to know before you go. EVERY BROADWAY SHOW YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW A hallmark of NYC’s resurgence, it’s “lights up” on Broadway once again. Plan a trip soon to see show-stopping classics, revivals and debuts on New York City’s world-class stages. Here Read more
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A great Mrs. Maisel tour. Amazing food. And a gorgeous day in Central Park. I was in New York City recently for travel meetings that were part of a great, annual event called International Media Marketplace. Always enjoy meeting with tourism folks and getting new ideas for stories, so thank you to everyone who took the time for a talk. And thanks to Destination Canada and Visit California for great evening receptions, too! I don’t want to go to NYC for just meetings, so we usually stay the weekend after IMM and do some walking about and touring. This year, Read more
NEW YORK CITY – They’re everywhere these days; hotels that go out of their way and go way too far to try to prove they’re hip and millennial friendly. You know the ones I mean; the places with all the flashing lights, lobbies without any place to sit and goofy signs on the door of your room that say things like “Hey, dummy, the toilet is over THERE.” My wife and I recently got to spend two nights at the Kixby hotel in the lower part of midtown Manhattan (45 West 35th St.), where the attitude is a little more Read more
Newly refreshed rooms. A real sense of history. And a tremendous location. The Hotel Pennsylvania has been one of the top places to stay in New York City for decades, and it shows no signs of slowing down in its 100th anniversary year. I recently was in town for a night and managed my first-ever stay at the hotel, located on 7th Avenue and 32nd Street; directly across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. It may not be the centre of the universe, but darned if it doesn’t feel like it. They’ve refurbished a number of rooms and have Read more
If you’re a fan of good books, great atmosphere and a perfect New York City location, The Library Hotel is just what you’ve been looking for. Located at a super-convenient spot at 41st and Madison, you’re a block from the city’s main library at Bryant Park, a leafy oasis in Midtown with a stunning interior, a stellar rooftop bar and tons of great amenities. Forty first street in this area is known as Library Way, and you’ll find wonderful quotes about books and literature in golden plaques embedded in the sidewalks along the street. Grand Central Terminal is two short Read more
