New York City is known as the city that never sleeps, for good cause. Its denizens are a busy bunch, and there just isn't enough time in the day to get it all done. Some might say that even a lifetime isn't enough, and there are those who would agree-some of whom are no longer with the living.
Under the blue sky that shelters our little bend in the Willamette, sits the RiverPlace Esplanade that overlooks the Hawthorn bridge and the RiverPlace Marina. The RiverPlace Esplanade is just now hitting its stride, and already offers some of the city's most elegant dining, casual café hangouts, wine bars and ice cream shops.
Even at night, wandering Palm Springs in summer is not for the faint of heart. The sun may be gone, but the heat lingers. For the intrepid traveler hoping to beat the crowds and enjoy the cosmopolitan flair of this desert oasis, a little "sweat equity" is worth the effort.
Nestled among the financial district, North End, and Boston Harbor, Faneuil Hall sits in cobblestone among some of the oldest and twistiest tangles of streets in Boston. An inevitable part of a visit to this city includes a stop at this tourist hub filled with restaurants, shops and souvenirs galore. Aside from the bustle of tourists, the area has a decidedly British feel. Not far from the waterfront, this is where you will find that lobster you've been waiting for as well as other traditional New England fare.
What makes a dive bar? A ‘dive' is usually is a term that is applied pejoratively, or ironically, meaning some kitsch value is attached the bar. In reality they are a place to act out a bit - let out a bit of tension lubricated by a bit of cheap beer and heavy cocktails. No one's going to look down their nose at you for yelling or laughing too loud, or using an obscenity, or for the most part anything that isn't illegal as long as you would allow the same freedom to your neighbor.
The appeal of San Diego has always purportedly been sun-filled days and beaches for miles. While these perks aren't likely to diminish any time soon, lately it's San Diego's nightlife that's shining thanks to the presence of boutique hotels like the Ivy. Both a luxury accommodation and nightclub, 600 F Street is a destination spot itself; in particular, our destination for today.
Did you ever want to be part of the Los Angeles 60's rock hipsters? Hop aboard Esotouric's rock history tour "Where the Action Was," for a multi-media, high-voltage all-around experience. It's a cruise along the streets and back alleys of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. Discover ‘ground zero' of teen rebellion, youth culture, underground clubs, psychedelic recording studios, rock royalty reminiscence and glitterati galore.
Tampa nightlife is often times synonymous with Channelside or Ybor City. Channelside, the upbeat, outdoor mall on the bay with its awe-inducing view and its wilder, Mardi Gras inspired older sister Ybor, have been staples of the Tampa scene for years. Looking for something new? Check out South Howard Street, also known as Soho.
Located on the edge of Los Angeles County, 30-minutes south of LAX, Long Beach is the little city that could. Clean and modern, it is home to first-rate tourist destinations like the Queen Mary and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. But at night Long Beach offers another side: an old-school, gentleman style that glimmers like the jewel in your grandfather's pinky ring.
The civilized man and his inner child.