Friday Finds: Ready for romance in NYC

February 3, 2012

Counting down to the most romantic day of the year in the Big Apple? We are, too. And what’s a great perk to the city that never sleeps? Tons of sweet deals to keep you feeling the love all day and all night, of course. Below, some of our Purple… (more)

Friday Finds: New York State of Mind

January 27, 2012

Since we just launched our New York City guide two days ago, we can’t stop thinking about the Big Apple this week. In addition to laying out our favorite stays, shops, and eats for you, dear readers, we’ve got a running list of places we’ve still yet to discover in… (more)

The Hunt: Cocktails and Mocktails, oh my!

December 15, 2011

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. We wanted to share with you, our readers, some of our finds from around the world! This week’s theme in honor… (more)

Friday Finds: Haunted Halloween

October 7, 2011

It’s coming up on the spookiest time of year, and even if we’re not knocking on doors and trick-or-treating anymore, we can’t say no to indulging our inner 10-year-olds. We’ll be carving our own jack-o-lanterns (and cooking those pumpkin seeds—mm!) and visiting Haunted Houses, and maybe if we’re lucky we’ll… (more)

Letting go at Soho Sanctuary

October 1, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – On the road, my lunch hours are often filled with the buzz of surrounding suits conversing over their day’s conquests people, unable even for a moment to keep their minds off of meetings, schedules, and tasks. I, too, am guilty as charged. I surround myself… (more)

Traverse through time at the Tenement Museum

September 29, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – Ellis Island: the first stop for great hordes of immigrants after they sailed past Lady Liberty in pursuit of the American Dream. Chances are good that one of your descendants took that very journey. (I’m a proud Swede!) For countless families who now call this country… (more)

Burger Shoppe, I love you

September 26, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – It isn’t everyday you hear a stranger say “I love you” and mean it. Especially not in a restaurant. And especially not in the most unromantic of circumstances: try walking from Union Square to Wall Street in a heavy smog of exhaust and misty humidity, and… (more)

Old World opulence (with a pricetag to match) at The Pierre

September 21, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – Bon vivants love to talk luxury, but it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what the word entails. For a middle-class ruralite, city “luxury” hotels may include movies on-demand, pillows that don’t transform into rocks by dawn, and views of something other than a brick wall.… (more)

Boat Basin Café serves beautiful river views

September 14, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – Be it ten minutes from home or ten hours ahead, I am a sucker for destinations with fabulous views. Truth be told, though, aren’t we all? I will even go so far as to say that if I’m staring at a wide-open ocean, city silhouette, or… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: Fashion Week at The Setai Fifth Avenue

September 6, 2011

NEW YORK, USA- As the scaffoldings go up at Lincoln Center, fashionistas and stylish ladies alike are getting ready for New York Fashion Week and the event’s official kick-off party, Fashion’s Night Out. Of course there will be parties, concerts, and sales all over town, but with so many events… (more)