Classic Travel

Located on Fifth Avenue in the fashionable Murray Hill section of Manhattan, welcomes the sophisticated budget-minded traveler with its warm, friendly service and discount rates. Convenient to subway and train stations the hotel is minutes away from dining, shopping, entertainment and all of the tourist destinations New York City is known for, including the Empire State Building. The Lotus is the perfect choice for those seeking comfortable accommodations and good value.

The only conservatory in the country for hip-hop dance.

Step through these doors in Midtown and you'll find yourself immersed in rhythms and movements that span continents. What began in 1992 as a mission to unite people through cultural expression has grown into a thriving nonprofit hub where dancers and drummers of all backgrounds learn together. The winter months bring a particular energy here—folks escape the cold to lose themselves in the pulse of African, Caribbean, Latin, and Asian traditions, with over 35 instructors guiding more than 100 weekly classes across 30+ distinct styles. From children taking their first steps to adults discovering new passions, thousands walk through these doors each year. It's a rare space in New York where minority ownership meets genuine multicultural celebration, offering world dance and percussion instruction you won't find duplicated anywhere else.

Fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating a center which focuses on enhancing health and nourishing the human spirit, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon M.D. opened The Chopra Center For Wellbeing more than a decade ago in San Diego, California.

In manhattan since 1897. Ten floors offering an inspired collection of rugs, furniture, antiques, home textiles, accessories and sustainable furnishings.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, established in 1859, is among the nation's oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher learning. The college, the legacy of Peter Cooper, occupies a special place in the history of American education. It is the only private, full-scholarship college in the United States dedicated exclusively to preparing students for the professions of art, architecture and engineering.

Tea and Sympathy is a quintessential corner of England in the heart of Greenwich Village. The menu includes such favourites as bangers ‘n mash, shepherd’s pie, welsh rarebit, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. Finish off with a treacle pudding or rhubarb and custard.

If you're looking for a spa getaway experience without leaving Manhattan, look no further. The Spa at Chelsea Piers is located on a historic Hudson River pier in the heart of New York's most expansive health club - the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers.<br> The Spa, which features eight treatment rooms, a comfortable spa lounge and a manicure / pedicure room with river views, will transport you to a place far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Southern Comfort.

Step through the frosted glass doors to find a serene retreat tucked upstairs, where Aveda's plant-based philosophy shapes every service. The winter months bring a particular coziness to this intimate space—while snow blankets the streets below, you're wrapped in the warmth of natural ingredients and personalized care. Whether you're seeking a refresh before the holidays or a restorative treatment to combat the season's dryness, the skilled stylists here blend botanical expertise with genuine attention to detail.

"Visit STA Travel in New York City! Our store is on Broadway between 111th and 112th. We offer 8 years of combined experience providing expert travel advice on Australia, Round the World, study abroad and living abroad. Our travel agency serves the students of Columbia University, especially for booking a flight to Europe! London is always so cheap from JFK or Newark.<br> Combined, we have lived and studied abroad for 6 years in Spain, Ireland, U.K., and China. We've traveled to: Australia, Europe, Central America, Asia, and North America."

Levain began as a small artisan bakery located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side. First opened on December 16, 1995. Levain Bakery was founded by Connie McDonald and Pamela Weekes. Because the bakery is a small neighborhood place, where everything is made on the premises, visitors are able to watch the entire production of all the breads and cookies.

When the 1900s arrived, this financial powerhouse had already cemented its place in America's economic backbone, fueled by explosive growth in market activity. Stock trades had surged threefold just between 1896 and 1899, then nearly doubled again as the new century took shape. The momentum demanded expansion. Rather than settle for incremental improvements, Exchange leaders orchestrated a prestigious design competition, challenging eight of Manhattan's most visionary architects to reimagine the space. The mandate was clear: craft a trading floor bathed in natural light, with breathing room for the frenetic pace of modern commerce and thoughtfully planned amenities for dealers and brokers. Today, visitors descending into that historic trading floor during winter's quiet months can feel the weight of that ambition still resonating through the soaring halls, a stark contrast to the frenetic energy of the pit during busier seasons.

Owned by former New York Rangers hockey player Sean Avery, the warren 77 is a sports bar and restaurant in the Tribeca area. The menu includes a great variety of cocktails, wine and beer. The food includes traditional bar snacks and classic American dishes such as Mac and Cheese. Great place to watch a game and share a drink.

One of the oldest mystery specialist book stores in America, the Mysterious Bookshop is now in its 26th year. It is a two-story bookstore, with paperbacks on the ground floor (with a few new arrivals in Hardcover) and Hardcovers on the second floor. A spiral staircase connects the two floors. The shop is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The River to River Festival takes place each summer during the month of July, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river. Starting in 2007, the River to River Festival is proud to be taking steps toward becoming an environmentally friendly festival. From recycling to printing to power generation, the Festival is teaming up with business and civic leaders to develop ways to lessen its impact on the environment and to become a carbon-neutral event.

The longest-running and most prestigious art fair in America. The Art Show takes place March 7 through March 11, 2012 in New York City. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) to benefit the Henry Street Settlement, the fair presents exhibitions from the nation's leading art dealers and galleries showcasing a variety of museum-quality exhibits ranging from cutting-edge, 21st century works, to masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Creatingd waves in the social circuits all across the US owing to their exceptional hair care and skin care treatments. The one of its kind beauty center is indubitably the most talked about destination for entrancing hair styles and soothing body massages. A flurry of awards, the renowned hair expert owes to his name including “The king of hair color”, “Hair Coloring Techniques Award”, “Grand Design Award” and more, further manifest clearly as to why you should visit his ultra modern Salon & Spa in the New York City.

Creatingd waves in the social circuits all across the US owing to their exceptional hair care and skin care treatments. The one of its kind beauty center is indubitably the most talked about destination for entrancing hair styles and soothing body massages. A flurry of awards, the renowned hair expert owes to his name including “The king of hair color”, “Hair Coloring Techniques Award”, “Grand Design Award” and more, further manifest clearly as to why you should visit his ultra modern Salon & Spa in the New York City.

It’s time for you to personally discover what the New York beauty buzz is all about surrounding the Donsuki Townhouse Salon at Madison Avenue and 62nd! The New York Edge Savvy Shoppers’ Survey rated Donsuki the highest in Manhattan for cuts, haircolor, and customer service. <br> Enjoy an entire New York townhouse of full-service pampering to include cut, color, body waves, texturizing, modernizing make-overs, de-stressing neck and shoulder massages (complimentary), manicures and pedicures, plus skin and day spa services. This is not your ordinary island oasis but an island oasis nonetheless – in the heart of uptown chic and fashion savvy that every client realizes in the hands of Donsuki’s dynamic and media-beloved salon design team.

Yesterday…A place where thousands of young artists have stepped out into the spotlight and launched their careers. A place "where stars are born and legends are made." The legendary Apollo Theater is so much more than an historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic achievement. From 1934 when the Apollo first introduced its world-famous Amateur Night which launched the careers of legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill, the Apollo has maintained its position as the nation's most popular arena for emerging and established black and Latino performers.

Yesterday…A place where thousands of young artists have stepped out into the spotlight and launched their careers. A place "where stars are born and legends are made." The legendary Apollo Theater is so much more than an historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic achievement. From 1934 when the Apollo first introduced its world-famous Amateur Night which launched the careers of legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill, the Apollo has maintained its position as the nation's most popular arena for emerging and established black and Latino performers.

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The concerts originally scheduled for August 27 and 28 and canceled due to Hurricane Irene will now be consolidated into one and will take place on Friday, September 23 at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The concerts originally scheduled for August 27 and 28 and canceled due to Hurricane Irene will now be consolidated into one and will take place on Friday, September 23 at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.