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5 Dreamy, Totally Driveable Weekend Getaways in New York State
It’s not all Times Square, traffic and tunnels. The Empire State is full of luxurious, innovative and serene destinations no matter what you’re looking for. […]
Weekending in The Thousand Islands: Fun on the Water With Kayaking, Boat Tours and a Harbor Hotel
This chain of more than 1,800 tree-capped islands dotting the St. Lawrence River makes an ideal home base for water sports. Start by renting a […]
Weekending on Governors Island: Green Spaces, Restaurants, and Spas Just a Stone’s Throw From Manhattan
The best part of New York City doesn’t even feel like a city. The onetime military base just 800 yards off Manhattan has gotten a […]
6 ABC’s Alicia Vitarelli on Living in South Philly and Raising an Eagles Fan When You’re a Native New Yorker
My full name is … Alicia Marie Vitarelli Pantaleno. Lots of vowels. I grew up in … Staten Island, which is very much like South […]
21 Ways to Cool Off In, On and By the Water Around Philadelphia
Summer is here, and the best way to beat the heat is to swim, paddle, and cool off by the river of your choice with […]
Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz on Meeting Tom Hanks, Swimming in Swann Fountain, and Having a Dad on City Council
My full name is … Ana Louise Ortiz. My grandmother is Louise, my mother’s middle name is Louise, and my father’s middle name is Luis, […]
Author R. Eric Thomas on How Living in Philly Was “Life-Giving, Vibrant and Weird”
The “R” stands for … Robert. I used to tell people it stood for Romeo, which was a deranged choice. When I shortened Robert to […]
8 Must-Have Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic
Barn Cat Cheese from Conscious Cultures Creamery A bloomy vegan blue that will make you reexamine all your vegan cheese opinions. Lemonade from Micah’s Mixx […]
19 Awesome Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Philadelphia Hotels
Why should tourists have all the fun? Here are 19 ways you, a local, can reap the benefits of Philly’s booming hotel scene. 1. Have […]
3 Philly Hotel Designers on Their Favorite Interior Design Trends
Philly doesn’t just have great hotels; it has great hotel designers. Get to know three of the most in-demand. Katie Pass Hospitality design director, Daroff […]