Meryl Pearlstein

The more I travel, the more I appreciate not having to pack and unpack, carry bags up and down stairs, or worry about whether I can figure out a transfer from one point to another.

Even though I speak numerous foreign languages, it’s still a godsend to have someone else deal with the details like confirming reservations and itineraries. And now, as we face pandemic concerns and changing testing requirements, it’s wonderful to have someone else grab the reins.

With a cruise, a lot of the legwo...

How many of us make a resolution each year to eat healthier, drink less and get into better shape? It’s that time when we need to reverse the indulgences of the holiday season and our pandemic binges. Some add vegan eating to this clean-up effort, but I’d suggest that you focus first on one of our guiltiest pleasures, drinking. In this case, the concept is Dry January to reinvigorate a healthy lifestyle for a month by abstaining from alcohol. And, frankly, if it works for you, there’s no reas...

A super yacht cruise in the Adriatic is the bucket-list trip of the year

photos by Meryl Pearlstein

There’s always a reason to visit St. Augustine, the oldest city in the continental US. For history buffs, there’s the lure of explorer Juan Ponce de Léon and his quest for the Fountain of Youth or the “new” Castillo de San Marcos, which has stood guard for nearly 350 years. For foodies, there’s a seemingly unending array of cuisines with pubs, confections and food and libation tours to keep you sated. And the outdoor attractions add another layer to the beautiful city ...

It’s time to make your New Year’s resolution: I will actively fill in the gaps in travel that I’ve had for the past two years.

There are wonderful choices this year for wine lovers, cruisers, non-cruisers, divers, golfers, island hoppers and pretty much every sort of traveler. Here are some fabulous options to get your wanderlust instincts flowing.

Please note that with changing Covid protocols, restrictions may apply and can change. You should always check the ‘Exit and Entry Requirements’ f...

Have you made a resolution to eat healthier, drink less and get into better shape… just like last year? It’s that time when we need to reverse the indulgences of the holiday season and our pandemic binges over the past two years.

Some add vegan eating to this clean-up effort, but I’d suggest that you focus first on one of our guiltiest pleasures, drinking. In this case, the concept is Dry January to reinvigorate a healthy lifestyle for a month by abstaining from alcohol. And, frankly, if it w...

CRUISING CROATIA

It was a marvelous five-day adventure through the Croatian islands, starting from the historic port of Split and tracing a roundtrip course that added a bonus stop in the medieval city of Trogir. The Adriatic Sea was beautiful, and the pace was exactly right, with enough time to savor and explore.

Super-yacht Freedom from Goolets chartered yachts has raised the bar when it comes to luxurious crewed cruising. With only eleven cabins, the cruise is a dream of luxury and indulge...

New Yorkers love a good bargain, and they especially love to shop outside of large department stores at indoor and outdoor flea markets, specialty markets and greenmarkets. Jewelry, art, food, clothing… you can pretty much find anything you’d want at these great markets at excellent prices.

Brooklyn Flea Williamsburg

Saturday is the day to head for the uber-popular outdoor Williamsburg market. With stands galore specializing in vintage and handmade goods, the market sets up shop in the shaded...

When Broadway suddenly and sadly dimmed its lights in March 2020, the theater community fell into a collective depression.

Everyone from milliners to costumers, riggers, actors, stagehands and ushers, not to mention the many thousands of theatergoers who look to Broadway shows as the raison d’être to visit New York City shared in the grief, not knowing what would be in store.
Would Broadway theaters stay shuttered for two weeks? For a year? Forever? Particularly worrisome were the smaller the...

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New York City’s back. The city sparkles with fabulous decorations on storefronts, on sidewalks and with the glistening tree in Rockefeller Center. Plan a walking tour of these fabulous sites for a merry, merry holiday!

Manhattan

Holiday Windows and Sidewalks

Take a walk down Fifth Avenue where you’ll see some of the department stores’ most elaborate holiday windows. Plan to spend som...

I have nine more states to visit in the United States before I can honestly say that I’ve been everywhere. Making an airport stop without leaving the building doesn’t count.
Sheridan, Wyoming was at the top of my list, not just because I have friends there, but because the appeal of the West and anything John Wayne-ish was a temptation I couldn’t refuse.

Let’s put this in perspective.

I’m anything but a cowgirl. I live in New York City and sometimes in the nearby country or rather suburbs. I ...

There’s never a time limit on seeing a fabulous Broadway play or musical. And you don’t even have to wrap anything up!

With the wonderful excitement surrounding Broadway’s re-opening, this is a perfect time to mask up, bring out your vaccination card and ID, and settle into a plush seat for a night of live enchantment.

And, for an insider-y refresher to the magic of Broadway, gift a Broadway Up Close Tour with Tim Dolan, back in person, strolling through the streets and theaters of Broadway.
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There’s always a reason to visit St. Augustine, the oldest city in the continental US. For history buffs, there’s the lure of explorer Juan Ponce de Léon and his quest for the Fountain of Youth or the “new” Castillo de San Marcos, which has stood guard for nearly 350 years. For foodies, there’s a seemingly unending array of cuisines with pubs, confections and food and libation tours to keep you sated. And the outdoor attractions add another layer to the beautiful city with four miles of beach...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. New York City is alive with lights, fanciful displays and joyous music throughout. Shop facades are decorated, department store windows outdo themselves with innovative style and color, and even the sidewalks are adorned with little gift packages adorned with lights.

Here are some suggestions for where to go in the five boroughs to take in the lights.

BROOKLYN

Although the entire borough is lit up neighborhood by neighborhood, set your GPS for Dyker H...

From American comfort food to fine dining, dessert and ethnic variations, you’ll have lots to choose from as you pay attention to how your dining affects the environment.
Get started with our vegan’s dining guide where we review nine vegan restaurants in New York City ...