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June 2010 Issue
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Going Green
Tracking innovations in the green travel revolution
How far will you go to stay green? More than 5 percent of Hilton New York guests will forgo all housekeeping services as part of the resource-saving program Opt Out. InterContinental Bora Bora reaches 3,000 feet under the sea for a frigid stream of water to power the resort's air-conditioning... more

destinations

World Power
Andrew Evans taps into D.C.’s new, vibrant vibe
What happened to Washington? A lot of Americans still view their capital as a bureaucratic command center inhabited by hill staffers and petty criminals, offset by a steady flow of belligerent protesters and eighth-graders on field trips. Financial minds also used to regard D.C. as irrelevant to their work—that is,... more

Star Bright
Puerto Rico’s capital wows travelers with an expanding array of chic hotels and fusion...
 The world may still be feeling the effects of an extended economic crisis, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at San Juan’s Condado district. The heart of the Puerto Rican capital’s tourism and hospitality industry, Condado has welcomed refurbished hotels, new upscale shops and restaurants, and a surge in... more

special feature / supplement

To Market
10 business cities on the rise around the globe
Remember when Dubai and Beijing were exotic travel destinations? Nowadays, they're as common as Chicago or London for some business travelers. Emerging now is a new crop of up-and-coming and growing cities that are becoming players on the global scene. As international business investments in these cities grow, we're seeing... more

other features

Open Plan
Exploring London free form, without guidebook, tour bus or plan
In a winding metropolis steeped in history, whose bustling streets have inspired greats throughout the decades, I stepped out of a black cab without the indispensable: a guidebook and a real plan.But it's easy to lose yourself in London, and in the village-like neighborhoods of the city, each with an... more

Tried & Tested: Michael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C.
Michael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C.Perched on Grand Central Terminal's north and west balconies, the 220-seat David Rockwell-designed restaurant Michael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C. is a commanding escape from the human throng below. Expansive and atmospheric under the terminal's celestial ceiling, the restaurant naturally draws tourists and the curious,... more

Tried & Tested: The Top of The Standard
The Top of The Standard I recently scheduled an after-work meeting with a contributing writer and BT's CEO to discuss story ideas. We decided on The Top of The Standard, a bar atop Meatpacking District hotel The Standard, since none of us had been there before, and we were curious... more

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