With the 2016 Rio Olympics in full-swing, the energy in Brazil is unstoppable! Recently I had the honor of visiting Brazil and experiencing that magical energy, excitement and “Olympic buzz” for myself. In a few featured posts I will be sharing insider tips on my favorite luxury hotels for the Olympic Games, as well as …
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Manhattan, New York – Insider Experience with Celebrity Cruises
We all know that this lady lives for luxury. When I think of a cruise, the first word that comes to mind isn’t necessarily “luxury,” but rather “nightmare”. For years I have joked with friends that I would rather be floating on a raft with a deadly animal at sea for days (Life of Pi) than …
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – Traditional Vietnamese Dinner in the Caves
Ha Long Bay of Vietnam Ha Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours (aka small cruise ships) and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past hundreds of limestone karsts that rise dramatically straight up from the water. Several of the …
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Calistoga, California – Wedding Weekend in Napa
Weddings are always lovely. A beautiful bride, a happy groom, food, music and celebrations. But a wedding to the backdrop of breathtaking wine country? It doesn’t get more beautiful than this intimate celebration in Napa Valley that I am sharing here on Ladyhattan. I recently had the honor of attending a childhood friend’s dreamy wedding …
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A Fabulous Weekend Recap
Talk about a sweet escape. Life in Manhattan is all about the motto work hard – play harder. I spent Friday night in my office revising contracts and staring at a computer screen before heading to the airport at 4:00am to catch the first flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hopped on a JetBlue flight and …
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Wedding Celebrations
The long weekend has passed us by and I hope you all enjoyed the last taste of what has been a sweet summer. September is finally here with the fall season fast approaching – I can already smell the pumpkin spiced lattes, can you? To finish the summer out with a bang, I enjoyed a …
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Vermont & New Hampshire – Weekend Escape into the Green
I sure do love living in the city as a young lady. Bustling with energy, career opportunity, and constant stimulation from the variety of people, restaurants, things to do and neighborhoods to explore: NYC has it all! But for those of you who grind it out in NYC all week, you can understand that it’s often necessary …
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Manhattan – Upper East Side Eats
Many of my friends (locals and foreigners to New York City), ask me what are my favorite neighborhood spots for a yummy meal. I live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Although this neighborhood is stereotypically a feeding frenzy for yuppie families and rich old folks, the rumors you may hear are indeed FALSE. …
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