It's easy to get swept away by early 20th-century opulence. In our last installment in Valentine’s Day video series with GloboMaestro, Michael Bordenick, the in-the-know concierge at The Surrey hotel, takes us to one of New York City’s most intimate, and dazzling, museums in town—The Frick Collection. The former 18th-century French-style mansion home-turned-museum on the Upper East Side is home to countless European masterworks, sumptuous décor, and even a fun little secret in the basement. Watch and join Michael as he takes you behind the scenes of the former titan of industry’s residence. If nothing else, it will make you fall in love with Gotham’s Gilded Age.
In today’s V-Day installment from GloboMaestro, Antonio Barrios, concierge at the St. Regis San Francisco takes us to Hayes Valley in San Franciso in search of exquisite chocolates, old-school cakes, and all manner of sugary treats for your sweetheart—or yourself!
For more ideas on where to find great candy, chocolates, and more, check out our new feature "Best New Sweet Shops."
We’re not sure what’s in the air, but the city of Miami is on editors’ minds these days. Many of us are plotting sunny getaways there, surprising our significant others with romantic weekends, and generally daydreaming about Florida’s hottest city. And, Miami news is pouring in: Last week, we covered the re-opening of the landmark Shelborne South Beach hotel; and this week we’re craving Chef Brian Massie's Italian dishes at the newly opened—and ridiculously chic—Bianca restaurant at the Delano Hotel. (The very idea of his simply grilled langoustines and homemade pasta with shaved truffles makes us swoon.)
And on the heels of yesterday’s love-inspired post, we have another fun video from GloboMaestro. Here's an excuse to get physical in Miami on Valentine’s Day—or any day! Take your first class, or show off your moves, with other passionate dancers at Miami's Salsa Mia. The Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s concierge, Giselle Mueller, shows you the way.
We’re pleased to announce a special Valentine’s Day series with video content partner GloboMaestro! Watch for great ideas for classic and offbeat romance as we count down to February 14.
Founded in 2011, GloboMaestro is harnessing the vast local knowledge of some of the travel industry’s most knowledgeable insiders—hotel concierges. It’s enlisted some of the very best to act as tour guides. We think it’s a pretty smart idea.
Today, Raphael Pallais Chef Concierge at The Plaza Hotel, has some fun (and unexpected) suggestions about where to enjoy a night out in New York City—or even pop the question. Next up: Miami.
Looking for another reason to travel in the new year? T+L's Digital Projects Editor Sarah Spagnolo discusses tips and tricks for earning loyalty points (and perks!) at your local airport.
