Category Archives: New York Sightseeing

The Blind Leading the Blind

by Louise, Community Manager What would you do if you couldn’t see? How would your every day life be changed? We might think about this theoretically every now and then, but without being faced with the reality there is little … Continue reading

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Give the gift of NYC!

by Louise, Community Manager Thanksgiving is just over a week away, which means we’re all starting to think about what would make the perfect Christmas gift. And in my book, there’s no better gift than the gift of travel. And … Continue reading

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The Bodies Exhibit

by William, New York Guest concierge Disclaimer: Contains some photos from the Bodies Exhibit which may not appeal to everyone. Proceed with caution! Since the dawn of time, the human species has been intrigued by exactly how our bodies work; … Continue reading

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Autumn in New York: It’s good to live again

by Louise, Community Manager I don’t keep it a secret that autumn is my favorite season. I love the crisp, cool breezes, light jackets, and foliage, not to mention pumpkins, maple syrup, apples, pears, concord grapes, and butternut squash. If … Continue reading

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What to do in New York City on Halloween

by Louise, Community Manager Two weeks until Halloween – a holiday we LOVE in NYC. If you are going to be in town that weekend, you MUST partake in one of the many events going on around the city. Here … Continue reading

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Immigrant Foodways: Off-the-Beaten-NYC-Path

by Louise, Community Manager We were blessed with a beautiful Indian Summer this past weekend in NYC. The sky was clear and the temperatures were in the 70’s. It was the perfect day to explore a new part of New … Continue reading

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Uptown Adventures: Harlem Gospel Tour

by Carly, New York Guest Concierge Growing up in Queens, I hardly ever ventured into Manhattan until I was old enough to understand the subway lines of the five boroughs. Slowly, my friends and I would start making short trips … Continue reading

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Visiting the 9/11 Memorial

by Ash, New York Guest Concierge This past weekend, I had my first opportunity to visit the newly opened 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site with close family members. I am very fortunate that we reserved our tickets … Continue reading

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A visit to Lady Liberty

by Kelly, Services Manager Everyone knows that New York City is full of history, landmarks, and cultural experiences.  However, as many New Yorkers will attest, those of us who live here don’t get the opportunity to take the time to … Continue reading

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Follow Me to Brooklyn

by Louise, Community Manager Throughout my life in NYC, I’ve lived in Manhattan (where I grew up), Queens (for two years after college) and Brooklyn (for the past six years). I also commuted to a high school in the Bronx, … Continue reading

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