Category: Hotels

A Review of the Parker New York Hyatt

Several people mill about in the two-story lobby at the Parker New York Hyatt featuring white floors and columns. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

The Bashful Adventurer reviews the Parker New York Hyatt hotel in midtown Manhattan: What inspires me to book a stay at the Parker New York Hyatt? That it is just steps away from the Russian Tea Room, where I happen…

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A 1000 Islands Getaway

A firepit at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel keeps guests warm as they take in the view of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

Ever curious about a place named for a salad dressing—or is it the other way around?—the Bashful Adventurer takes a getaway to New York’s 1000 Islands. But what will she do there?

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Where to Stay in New York City: 6 Columbus

NYC Hotels: 6 Columbus room 77. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

The Convenience of an NYC Hotel in Midtown   Planning a short adventure to New York City where we would act as tourists in the metropolis closest to our home, the Brawny Sherpa and I opt for a stay at…

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Where to Stay on a Finger Lakes Getaway

Glass orbs on display at the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

The Finger Lakes region of south-central New York state seems to be having a moment: named the Best Wine Region in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award 2018, it also just happened to host the 2018 TBEX conference, a…

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