Last year, New York City welcomed the much-anticipated opening of Aman New York. This Zen-like gem on west 57th Street has been heralded for its spacious suites, which each include multiple high-tech gadgets, fireplaces and luxurious décor. It is one of the most relaxing city properties and also features a spectacular spa, an impressive gym, and perfectly curated dining experiences. Nothing quite prepares you for the sense of calm you feel as you first walk in and guests who have enjoyed other Aman properties will be thrilled to experience the same level of service and artistry. Perhaps lesser known is the fact that Aman New York is also an ideal hotel for families. Below are several reasons that families will feel extremely welcome in this urban oasis.
The city that has it all: Tel Aviv, Israel
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Great food, Mediterranean beaches, international culture and non-stop partying (more or less). Tel Aviv may be small, but it manages to pack all those things into its seemingly random mix of mismatched neighbourhoods. Although it’s less than an hour away from Jerusalem, the two cities couldn’t be more different.
This is not the place to go for ancient history, biblical references and religious sites. This cosmopolitan, modern city is full of non-Kosher restaurants, late-night bars and tattooed hipsters. It has similarities with everywhere from Berlin to Istanbul and New York to Mumbai, yet it certainly has its own unique vibe and style. Here’s how you should spend a short break in Tel Aviv. If you're travelling with financial constraints, read up on how to visit Tel Aviv on a budget.
Tel Aviv is not big on monuments and standard tourist attractions, although the Eretz Israel Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art are a good introduction to Israeli history, archaeology and contemporary art.
The city itself, however, is like a living museum, with an impressive collection of architectural styles. Visit Old Jaffa for a stroll through Ottoman-era alleyways leading down to an active early morning fishing port.
Further north lies Tel Aviv’s first neighbourhood, the beautifully restored Neve Tzedek, with its Parisian-style cafés and designer boutiques.
Tel Aviv’s main architectural attraction, the famous White City, is not a single location, but rather a collection of notable modernist buildings (predominantly Bauhaus style) scattered throughout its central neighbourhoods. The best way to take it all in is to join a guided walking tour, such as the one offered by Tourist Israel.
In the north end of town, the now thoroughly gentrified Tel Aviv port is good for a wander, providing shopping and dining, as well as cultural events, children’s activities and fairs throughout the year.
Fusion is key in Israeli cuisine and nowhere in the country is more innovative than Tel Aviv. For a decent, cheap introduction to local street food head to the centrally located Hakosem where you can sample ubiquitous Middle Eastern dishes like hummus, falafel and shawarma, as well as the pride of Israel’s culinary melting pot itself: the salad- and condiment-laden schnitzel in a pita.
The best hummus place in town by far is Abu Hassan’s in Jaffa, which is always packed. If you want to take it up a notch, head over to Hamiznon where, in TV chef Eyal Shani’s gourmet version of local fast food, you can fill your pita with shrimp or try the famous grilled cauliflower.
A more sophisticated take on fusion cuisine can be found at Hamizlala, with its modern, upbeat vibe and beautifully complex dishes.
Most tourists head straight to the Carmel market,
The Spa By Equinox Hotels Continues To Provide The Most Innovative Wellness Treatments
New York City’s Equinox Hotel is well known for its emphasis on health and well-being. The Hudson Yards’ hotel is conveniently located atop its 60,000 sq. foot namesake gym. The rooms are equipped with yoga mats and a mini bar full of healthy treats. But to truly indulge in an immersive wellness experience, plan on spending some time in the hotel’s fabulous spa, a.k.a., The Spa by Equinox Hotels.
A Delta passenger says she was told to tape a safety booklet to her window for shade on an 8-hour flight that cost her $2,000
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The 10 Most Disrupted Flight Routes Over the Christmas Travel Period
The Christmas travel season is upon us. While perhaps not as narrow and intense as the Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas is nevertheless an extremely busy time of year at airports across the country. In addition to an influx of travelers, late December is infamous for throwing weather curveballs that can further snarl already maxed-out airline operations.
Which Airports Have the Fastest Wi-Fi?
If you’re reading this post while waiting for your departure from Seattle, chances are it loaded quickly. That’s because Seattle-Tacoma International has the fastest airport Wi-Fi in the country, according to a new study by Speedtest.
How to Survive the Thanksgiving Travel Rush This Year
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America’s Worst Cities for Bedbugs: Is Your Next Hotel Stay in One?
If you’re planning on visiting any of these destinations, you should read up on how to spot bedbugs in your hotel room (and what to do about it). Pest control company Orkin just released its list of the top cities for bedbugs, using data from both residential and commercial (i.e., vacation rentals and hotels) calls. Orkin noted which destinations had more bedbug outbreaks (Los Angeles, for example, moved up two spots on the list), and which had fewer (good job, New York, dropping four places).
You’ll Never Guess Which U.S. City Is Booked the Most Spontaneously
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7 Places Where a Hotel Is Cheaper Than an Airbnb
If you’re looking to find the least expensive accommodations in a destination regardless of what kind of accommodation it is, you might be surprised to learn that Airbnb isn’t always the cheapest. A new study from Compare the Market shows that hotels can sometimes beat Airbnb prices. The study covered the average Airbnb vs. hotel rates (per night) in 52 important destinations around the world.
The World’s Most and Least Expensive Cities, Ranked
As any seasoned traveler knows, your dollar goes much further in some places than it does in others. I’ll never forget reviewing my credit card account after my first trip to Copenhagen and realizing all those to-go cups of coffee came to $6 each. Or, conversely, how affordable a beer is in Berlin.