Fire Island: Where Life Slows Down
First-time visitors realize that wherever they stay, they don’t have to worry about what to wear or what to do on Fire Island.
Destination Jamestown, N.Y.: Go for the Comedy, Stay for the Recreation
Challenged to learn more about the Empire State, writer Lori Tripoli takes a road trip to Jamestown, N.Y., hometown of Lucille Ball. She discovers that the birthplace of the beloved comedienne has much to offer.
First Time at the Met: Enjoying the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
When Viking Cruises invited us to attend a performance of Aida at the Met, I have to admit that I was ambivalent: I felt a mix of excitement about the prospect of attending a live opera for the first time—tempered by a tinge of intimidation. Turns out that my first time at the Met (the Metropolitan Opera in New York City) was another reminder of the importance of expanding one’s world and taking small risks.
Sakagura: Subterranean Sake and Food in a Secret NYC Location
Sakagura sake bar in NYC is not your typical Japanese restaurant or a sushi bar, per se. Rather, it is a unique type of eatery popular in Japan, called an izakaya.
The Magnificent Tiffany Lamps at The New-York Historical Society
The world-class collection of Tiffany lamps at the New-York Historical Society is nothing short of breathtaking; a perfect blend of art and history.
Aloha Nights! Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaii at the New York Botanical Garden
Whether your interests are focused on art, plants, travel and/or culture, Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i at the New York Botanical Gardens is a small, tightly-focused but memorable New York experience, especially on Aloha Nights.
Saturday Morning at the Pleasantville Farmers Market
The Pleasantville Farmers Market, the largest and one of the oldest in Westchester County, is an indoor/outdoor, rain-or-shine, all-year, and non-profit public market.
What Is It Like To Dine at Blue Hill at Stone Barns?
You might wonder, ‘What is it like to dine at Blue Hill at Stone Barns/.” Read the inside scoop from a local.
Ritz-Carlton Westchester: A deluxe apartment in the sky
Ritz-Carlton Westchester in White Plains, New York offers pampered luxury for a staycation or extended stay.