BY Jennifer Auringer
New York City is a magical place that embraces festivals and cultural events from people of all backgrounds. Depending on the time of the year, you could encounter any number of cultural groups enjoying traditional dance, song, theater, food and drink throughout the city. Come fall, though, one nation’s traditions come to the forefront — […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
For over 90 years, Pomona, California has been the home of the LA County Fair. Running from September 4-27, the LA County Fair is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the US, attracting over 1 million people annually. And while county fairs tend to have a decidedly agricultural emphasis the LA […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
London is a sprawling hub of art, cuisine, shopping, sightseeing and history — as such, planning a trip to a city as rich with culture can be a daunting task. The best way to start planning a London adventure is to do it day by day — to build on the micro-planning rather than the […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
The hottest film event north of the U.S.-Canada border just keeps getting hotter. From September 10-20, the film community — directors, producers and, yes, the biggest and best stars — will descend upon Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival. Now in its 40th year, TIFF has grown to be one of the most deservedly […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
Swinging music, classic cocktails, incredible outfits and plenty of fun — New York plays host to a frisky, cheery trip back through time at a Jazz Age Lawn Party. Created by Michael Arenelella, leader of the 1920/30s-inspired Dreamland Orchestra, the 10th-anniversary Jazz Age Lawn Party takes place this August 15 and 16 at Governors Island, […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
Fresh – when you think of dining in Hawaii, it’s one of the first words that comes to mind. From the rich array of local produce to the bounty of the ocean, all the raw ingredients are there. From August 29 to September 13, the islands will play host to some of the freshest faces […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
South Beach hotels often conjure up a certain aesthetic: white-washed Art Deco-driven icons from Florida’s hotel heyday. 1 Hotel South Beach’s $270-million design breaks the mold. Created by the New York-based Meyer Davis boutique and just opened in April of this year, it’s the first foray by the group into South Beach. It’s clear as soon […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
Whether you’re traveling with the family or are simply an out-and-out animal lover, the zoo is a fascinating place to see and learn about the incredible fauna we share the planet with. North America is home to some of the world’s most remarkable zoos, and offer the chance to see the animals of the world […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
Of the four Grand Slam events in tennis, it could be argued the best is saved for last. With the Australian Open and French Open in the books and Wimbledon underway, the US Open is the last chance of the year to see the best and brightest in the men’s and women’s singles and doubles […]
BY Jennifer Auringer
Chicago’s gorgeous in the summer — especially when music is wafting across Grant Park and towards downtown. That’ll be the case from July 31 to August 2 as Lollapalooza returns. For 10 years, the formerly traveling music fest has set up camp in Grant Park, letting the world’s most innovative artists and most knowledgeable music […]
