New York City

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Andaz 5th Avenue NYC Review

I’ve heard frequently from others about the Andaz 5th for a few years now.  Gary of View From The Wing swears by the property as his go-to in NYC and has written about it numerous times. I’ve had my fair share of stays in…

Another Opinion on Grand Hyatt New York

I recently reviewed my stay at the Grand Hyatt New York after their renovation.  While I enjoyed the stay, I definitely wasn’t blown away. So, it was interesting to hear the opinion of a friend who shares a lot of the same fanaticism about…

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Review: Grand Hyatt New York

I had another one night stay in NYC this past week, so I decided to try the Grand Hyatt New York.  This property has gotten some bad reviews over the last few years but it had recently completed a renovation so I wanted to…

Bloomberg Has Lost His Mind

Not travel-related in any way, but I saw this news last night and I really think Bloomberg has lost it. New York City plans to ban the sale of all sugary drinks over the size of 16 oz.  Where to start? First, I don’t…

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Review: Hyatt 48Lex

Hyatt 48Lex is a new property that’s been open about a year or so in Manhattan.  Oddly enough, it’s located right near the corner of 48th and Lexington on the East side.  It’s only a few blocks from Grand Central.  You won’t see it…