For many families, Christmas in the Caribbean is a tradition. It’s just too bad that the holiday season follows the hurricane season. On Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, smashed Jamaica, shuttering many resorts through the new year. While most of the holiday havens affected are rushing to reopen in time for the … Read more
Behind some of the city’s most beautiful murals, there are ugly truths and sordid stories. A newly reissued book spotlights 32 stunning, large-scale paintings that lend beauty to everyday facets of city life — from office building lobbies to transit stations and public restrooms — and the fascinating stories behind them. “It’s probably the greatest … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? The St. Regis reemerges after a renovation, a spectacular show … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? The St. Regis’ delivers its famous Champagne sabering service to … Read more