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City Escape: 5 Secret Beach Spa Getaways
Labor Day weekend is nearly upon us, and everyone is thinking about getting away. And while you may be planning out a few beach escapes for the weekend ahead, why not visit one near a luxuriating spa? When a quiet tree in Central Park doesn’t quite cut it (or you’re afraid of falling branches), we [...]
Happy Hours With A Twist (From Rooftops To Exhibits)
Coincidentally, New York City’s museums and galleries have more to offer than meets the eye. As much as we love the traditional aspect of visiting a museum or gallery and learning something new or looking at beautiful artwork, this summer a lot our cultural havens have broadened their horizons a bit and have taken to [...]
Learn Makeup Tips from the Pros: Two Amazing Classes (Exclusive Discount!)
Taking place August 31st at Bravo Studios in Manhattan is Flawless Makeup for Everyday with Andrew Sotomayor. Come out for a night of refreshments, giveaways and most importantly a demonstration by a beauty expert who has worked with many fabulous celebrities, been featured in Marie Claire, appeared on Access Hollywood and painted faces behind [...]
Relation-Trips: 5 Ways To Reconnect W/Your Mate (& A Great Escape)
Let’s face it relationships can get tough, and sometimes we all need a little break and time to reconnect. Whether it’s a night out, a weekend away, or an extended vacation, a little time away from it all (and focus on each other) can do wonders. If you are feeling distant from your mate and [...]
City Escape: Brazil Yoga Retreat
#1 Yoga Retreat for Professional Women on the Planet:
Location: Exotic Island in Brazil
Dreaming of feeling lighter, brighter and more alive, even sexier? Join international yoga teacher and bodyworker Kimberly Johnson for a week of yoga, adventure and exotic, healthy cuisine on the tropical Brazilian island of Ilha Grande. The week-long retreat (scheduled from Sunday to [...]
Target Takes Over The Standard Hotel (A Spectacular Not To Miss)
New York is known for being a showy town, and tonight you can experience that first hand. Target is taking over The Standard, New York to create a brilliant, larger-than-life fashion show to debut Target Fall 2010 collections. Part fashion show, part light show, the Target Fashion Spectacular will bring the southern façade of [...]
Summer Streets: Bike, Dumpster Swim, & More On Park Avenue!
Ok kids, this is how I roll. Literally. Last weekend I threw on my rollerblades and hit Park Avenue (along with hundreds and hundreds of other New Yorkers.) If you have never taken advantage of Summer Streets you must get out and give it a shot. It is really an surreal experience. The DOT closes [...]
Spotlight: Bryant Park (Free Outdoor Yoga & More!)
August 11, 2010 by Ashley Connell
Filed under Events
Bryant Park is a staple in any New Yorker’s life, especially in the warmer months. Travel by on any day of the week and you’ll see groups of friends sharing lunch on the Lawn, families taking turns on Le Carrousel, and even determined checker players getting their game on in the Chess area. Bryant [...]
NYC Spaces: Madison Square Park – Greenery & Free Music!
August 4, 2010 by Vanessa Alfano
Filed under Events, Green & Serene
NYC is sprinkled with fabulous green spaces. Madison Square park is one of them, and today’s feature comes to you simply because I have made the park my workspace for the afternoon, and am delighted in it.
Whether taking a lunch break (tables and chairs awaiting), sprawling on the lush lawn, or sitting on one of [...]
Free Summer Fun in Union Square (Concerts, Kid’s Yoga, & more!)
July 21, 2010 by Claire Teitelman
Filed under City, Featured
I love summer in the city. Sure it can get hot and sticky, but it’s also a time when the streets open up and events, activities, and fun stuff abound. You’ve got rooftop films, river flicks, street fairs, farmers markets (the list goes on and on!). This week we’re featuring a place where activity is [...]
