Friday Finds: Post-Sandy Marathon Weekend in NYC

November 2, 2012

Update: Late Friday afternoon, Mayor Bloomberg canceled the New York City Marathon. Regardless of this, we still strongly urge all our readers to continue support our NYC businesses, in these difficult times of reconstruction. This weekend will be a true test of NYC’s post-Sandy vitality; the New York City Marathon will… (more)

The Hunt: Shopping for Stormy Weather

November 1, 2012

Global – Every week, The Purple Passport team goes out in search of a designated item in whatever city our team members happen to be in at that time. After a wet and windswept week on the east coast, things seem to finally be creeping back to normal for those hit… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: Stock Up on Luxury at Harrods

October 30, 2012

LONDON – What is your  shopping splurge going to be this holiday season? A rockin’ pair of boots or shimmery dress for yourself? A knitted sweater for hubby? New winter jackets for the kids? A decadent basket of wine and treats for your parents? There are a few key stores… (more)

Weekend Getaway: The Softer Side of Baltimore

October 29, 2012

BALTIMORE, USA - The wedding celebration of one of my oldest and dearest friends recently brought me to the fair city of…Baltimore. Yes, I know, that descriptor is rarely paired with the home of The Wire, but it really has been given a bad rap. While some tough neighborhoods do abut the… (more)

Friday Finds: Halloween Parties, Parades & Events in NYC This Week

October 26, 2012

Halloween parties kick off this weekend, with October 31st falling on a Wednesday this year. Looking for parties, events, haunted activities, and seasonal inspiration to celebrate this year? Look no further. We’ve rounded up posts from around the Web, highlighting venues and events, from our home city of New… (more)

The Hunt: Three Activities for Halloween

October 25, 2012

Global – Every week, The Purple Passport team goes out in search of a designated item in whatever city our team members happen to be in at that time. ‘Tis the season to be spooky and we’re really starting to get into the spirit of the holiday with the 31st less… (more)

The Best Rooftop Bars in NYC

October 24, 2012

NEW YORK CITY, USA — If you’ve been sitting in re-circulated office air in New York City all day, the last thing you want to do to unwind is be cooped up at a closed-door cocktail hour. So why not catch the last blast of temperate weather and head to one… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: Treatments for a Cause at Four Seasons Spa

October 23, 2012

Relaxing at the spa in Beverly Hills, getting beautified, enjoying a glass of wine, munching on an antioxidant pomegranate salad, and going home with a free goodie bag of SpaRituals products…all for a good cause? Now that is the definition of a feel good day. Four Seasons Hotel Spa in… (more)

A Stylish Guide to London’s West End

October 22, 2012

LONDON, UK – The West End is an umbrella term for a hodgepodge of high-energy, tourist-friendly enclaves. From the footlights of the Theatre District to the flashbulbs of media center Bloomsbury, and the blinking neon of Soho’s pulsing nightspots to the soft glow of Chinatown’s dumpling houses, the West… (more)

Friday Finds: Pre-Holiday Pampering

October 19, 2012

In anticipation of the busy holiday season right around the corner, you may want to squeeze in some last-minute health, beauty, and pampering time. We’ve rounded up recent salon and spa features from around the Web here, at some of our favorite venues around sunny Palm Beach and Los Angeles.… (more)