Thom Bar at Hotel 60 Thompson
Our road trip from Philly to NYC went smoothly with blissfully little traffic and ended as all dream trips to NYC should —-with valet parking.
The hotel was 60 Thompson, a swanky boutique hotel with all the aloof-chic details that somehow let you know that everyone inside is just a little [...]

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Let me speak for Philadelphians when I tell you that we have a love-hate relationship with New York. In fact, this turf battle goes all the way back to the American revolution when Philly and NYC argued over being the nation’s capital (until we all agreed to let the Southerners create [...]

It is COLD here on the East Coast (or EC, like OC, but you know…for East? Hmmm…maybe I’m not onto anything with this acronym) and therefore, it is time to go somewhere slightly SLIGHTLY warmer.  For us, we recommend planning a trip in the next couple of months to Napa Valley.  It’s beautiful, there is [...]

We had some misgivings about going to the west coast.  We are, after all, hardened east coast veterans with a deep suspicion of people who live on the beach in temperate weather all year round.  But then, we arrived in San Franciso and fell in love (though not with the weather—it is COLD there!).  An [...]

Ahhh South Beach.  Our friend at any time of year, and we applaud you for that! Ladies, may we recommend Miami as a weekend CityBreak destination?  It is cheap, close, easy, and fun.  Also, there are beaches and amazing restaurants. And shopping! Beaches AND Shopping! South Beach has it all!
Stay at the Astor, two blocks [...]