Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Songs of Summer from Sunset Beach

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Sara Bliss

When Sunset Beach opened a decade ago in Shelter Island it was a big change for the sleepy island. Sunset Beach was formerly the Shelter Island Motel–a rundown, totally unhip spot. André Balazs swooped in with a vision for what the … Continue reading →

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A New Hotel Helps Revive a Medieval Village: Monteverdi, Tuscany

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Sara Bliss

A lovely story of renovation and renewal. Castiglioncello del Trinoro was once a crumbling medieval town in a sleepy corner of Tuscany.  American lawyer and law professor Michael Cioffi spent the past 4 years buying up and restoring buildings in … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Biking From the Andaz Wall Street

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Sara Bliss

I love the idea of exploring a new city by bike, and more hotels are offering their guests bicycles to get to know the neighborhood like a local. The Andaz Wall Street recently teamed up with Bowery Lane Bicycles. When … Continue reading →

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