Entering the Big Apple can overwhelm the senses at any time of the year, but I am delighted to highlight a virtual oasis above the maelstrom of life below when it opens this May.  If you happen to be staying in New York this Spring then you might want to consider one of the best [...]

From coast to coast the US is putting its best foot forward to dominate the technology industry and start-up tech firms.

Photo courtesy of the Amsterdam Hospitality Group Presenting an eclectic mix of urban, classic, independent and foreign films, the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) brings forward the depth and diversity of people of African descent and indigenous people from all across the globe. The innovative films brilliantly capture the life experiences of the cultural [...]

For over 35 years, the American Museum of Natural History in New York City has been home to the Margaret Mead Film Festival. This extraordinary event is the longest-running showcase for international documentaries in the United States. Named after the famous anthropologist, Margaret Mead, the festival is designed to present films which showcase the complexity [...]

From Friday 9 November until Sunday 11 November, New York will be the chocolate hub of North America when she hosts the Salon du Chocolat, which celebrates its 15th Anniversary in 2012.

The Empire Hotel in New York is ideally situated between Lincoln Center and Central Park. This legendary New York icon provides a boutique atmosphere and warm accommodations combined with unique and fun dining and lounge offerings. Find Out More

If you’re a lover of classical music, then you might just find a real treat waiting for you in New York. Every year, the ‘Philharmonic in the Parks’ event offers public performances in parks across the city – in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island as well. While it offers the [...]

If there’s one day to visit New York, it’s the fourth of July! This quintessentially American holiday is one of the most famous cultural celebrations in the USA, and with good reason – on a visit to any major city in the country, you’ll find plenty of events going on to enjoy. One of the [...]

For those heading off to stay in central New York hotels this summer, the Big Apple throws up an almost never ending party of events and distractions in the warmer months. Those holidaying in the city will no doubt want to explore the museums and galleries as well as the parks, and the evening of [...]

Folklore, and folk culture, are an integral part of any society, and one that is often not acknowledged the way it should be. Fortunately, in recent years, this trend has been changing, as attested by the increasing number of folk and crafts festivals.