By Brian Finn
In the New York City-Hamptons scene, the name Jean Shafiroff is synonymous with philanthropy. Named the First Lady of Philanthropy by Hello and Hola! Magazines, Jean has heard her calling and...

By Will Reed
As the pandemic starts to recede, we’ve become accustomed to working out at home. With so many classes provided online, we wonder just how our favorite pre-COVID gym will...

By Patricia Canole
For nearly fifty years, the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York were the premier vacation spot for families from New York City. Lavish resorts including Grossinger’s and The Concord offered all-inclusive luxury vacations....

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
Outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike will discover a modern, welcoming oasis in Sloatsburg, NY, just a one-hour drive from Manhattan by car. Nestled between Sterling Forest and Harriman State parks with over 70,000 acres of protected habitat...

By Erica Bloch
To some, fall signals the start of school and the end of summer fun. For those in the know, however, fall becomes the greatest season to travel to Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains and immerse oneself in a gorgeous autumnal landscape...

By Cecilia Deignan
Howe Caverns has been keeping adventure and exploration alive for more than 175 years. In fact, it was during the 19th century, that Howe Caverns was described as one of the most “remarkable curiosities” in the U.S. Today, it is the second most visited...

Owned by the Hirsch Family – who have also owned Cape May’s Montreal Beach Resort for more than 50 years – the Boarding House’s 11 guest rooms are enhanced with décor that represents and originates in or near the shore town...

By Peter Elston
With 40 years of success selling Manhattan’s top properties, go-to luxury real estate expert Lisa Maysonet makes waves in the red-hot Hamptons market. To better serve her longstanding New York clients...

By AP Connolly
Morningside Heights, considered by many to be the homey Manhattan neighborhood, is steeped in history and one of the most desirable areas for families in the city. Sandwiched between the Upper West Side and Harlem and running from...

By Harry Brads
In 1927, Migdale Castle in the tony New York suburb of Millbrook was completed for Margaret Carnegie Miller, the only child of Andrew Carnegie. It offers unparalleled woodland and Catskill Mountain views...

By Esther Reizes-Lowenbe
Throughout history, several worldly pandemics have caused people to move from urban locations to the suburbs and beach towns. Generally, people moved back following the pandemic due to jobs and...

By Ruth J. Katz
David B. knows where to find any fabric,” declared David Zarin, the president of Zarin Fabrics, the Gotham go-to source for designer upholstery and drapery fabric-by-the-yard...

By Anne Raso
My first restaurant visit once social restrictions from the pandemic were lifted was to VERSA at the Renaissance New York Midtown in the Fashion District. The 8000 square-foot open terrace features a retractable roof affording guests gorgeous...

By Jenny Peters
Having the chance to visit one of California’s beautiful wine regions may not be in the picture. Hopefully, that trip will happen, but until then, here are some of our favorite California wines to sip in the...

By Darren Paltrowitz
The longest-running bourbon brand on the market today, Old Forester, is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by the Louisville, Kentucky-based Brown-Forman Corporation. Beyond holding the distinction of being the first...

By Pamela Smythe Woods
When it comes to combining business with pleasure where to go? And when your business is dog couture where does a lady (CEO) lunch? We asked Bingo, the now pampered pooch rescued by Royal Animals CEO Susan Traub...