by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 6, 2015 | Destinations, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
To be honest, I wrote this post 2 years ago but just forgot to publish it then. However, it’s just as relevant today as it was then — I still LOVE Lucy and the troupe is starting its 3rd national tour soon! — I finally saw the I Love Lucy musical...
![[Hotel Review] Royal Sonesta Galleria, A Luxury Hotel in Houston](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Royal-Sonesta-Houston-guestroom-2.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 30, 2015 | Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
There’s no shortage of luxury hotels in Houston. I was in the Bayou City for a few days in October to attend a conference on travel risk management by Hospitality Lawyer, and it was my first time visiting Houston and staying at a Royal Sonesta property. The...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 22, 2015 | New, Travel Well
#ExperienceBuick That’s a Buick! Over the past year, starting with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the many facets of Buick – a brand I previously had very little interest in and to...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 15, 2015 | Destinations, Europe, Iceland, New, Travel Tips, Travel Well
Better weight than wisdom a traveller cannot carry. Thank you to the Vikings for the reminder that experiential learning taken out of the stale confines of a classroom often reigns supreme. Before you ignite a passionate affair with the Icelandic Capital of Cool,...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2015 | Beauty + Fashion, Gift Guides, Library, New, Travel Tips, Travel Well
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 4, 2015 | Destinations, Health + Wellness, Live Well, New, New York, North America, Travel Tips, Travel Well, United States
The beauty of New York City is that every time I visit, I discover a new gem — a new restaurant, a new boutique, a new experience. The city moves at a dizzying speed and there’s no shortage of incredible places and experiences. On my last trip to New York...
![[Hotel Review] Smyth Tribeca, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in New York City](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1895.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 27, 2015 | Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, New York, North America, Travel Well, United States
Smyth Tribeca, a Thompson Hotel, is a modern four-star luxury boutique hotel in Tribeca, a coveted swatch of real estate in New York City known for its strong hold in arts, fashion, and culture. From the cast-iron buildings to the cobblestone streets to...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 22, 2015 | Concierge Diaries, Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...
![[Hotel Review] The Lowell, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in New York City](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1572.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 20, 2015 | Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, New York, North America, Travel Well, United States
New York City always delivers when it comes to luxury hotels, and The Lowell in the Upper East Side is no different. In the sea of modern tech-focused luxury boutique hotels, The Lowell is a breath of fresh air and pays homage to the quintessential white-glove luxury...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 19, 2015 | Destinations, Eat Well, New, New York, North America, Travel Well, United States
I adore New York City, especially in the fall. As the crisp autumn season settles over the Big Apple, gorgeous shades of orange, red, and yellow illuminate the entire city, creating the calm before the storm. I recently returned from an epic food-filled trip to the...
![[Concierge Diaries] Hotel 1000, Seattle](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hotel1000room.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 7, 2015 | Concierge Diaries, Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, North America, Seattle, Travel Well, United States, Washington
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 4, 2015 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, HomeFeatured, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
If you’ve been following me on here or my social media channels, it should come as no surprise when I say that Detroit is one of my new favorite cities in the United States. The Motor City is one of the most unassuming, yet fantastically charming cities. At...
