New York City now boasts one of the world's lowest COVID positive rates, raising hopes—or maybe even expectations—that the July 4th holiday weekend will reflect a full bounce back. Certainly cultural organizations are betting on New York, with a slew of live events and reopens coming on line.

It's getting hard to keep up. With the city's COVID infection rate below 2% and falling fast, reopening announcements are piling up, and Broadway is leading the pack. Hamilton. Lion King. Wicked. All back September 14th. Tickets on sale today. Capacity will be 100%. And further premieres and returns are close behind, including Broadway's longest-runner The Phantom of the Opera. Dr. Fauci has announced that, as vaccinations increase, relaxation of indoor mask requirements will follow. Broadway's return will change the city's dynamic for tourism dramatically. The savvy move of offering vaccinations to visitors will further help the travel market.

Finding peace in a city like New York is a real job. This eternal quest is tiresome, and it slowly takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Although the effects do not appear immediately, unexplained irritation and fatigue can be some of the outcomes. These are the signs that you need to stop and take a breath. Taking a break from routine is essential. It acts as a reboot to your mind and body. The pause allows you to take your mind off for a while and lets you have quality time. A break does not always mean a long trip to the Caribbean. Sometimes, a day spent on wellness at a local spa can also be incredibly revitalizing for your mind and body.

Looking for somewhere to go with your dog in NYC? Here are some dog-friendly businesses in NYC that are open and ready for your dog’s and your visit!

If you are visiting NYC and want to try out indoor cycling, there are plenty of places to make those wheels go around, including Swerve, Ryde, SoulCycle, and Crunch.

Here's our guide to making your travel through JFK Airport as enjoyable as possible.

Relax and rejuvenate in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at ZZ Day Spa. This full-service spa offers massages, waxing, laser hair removal, facials, and more for your complete self-care regimen. Their technicians also walk you through your treatment as they go, educating you as they help you look your best!

To indulge yourself or someone else with a luxury experience, there's no place better than New York City. Here are eight ways to mark a special day worthy of the splurge!

Hudson Yards is the state-of-the-art building development, new to the West Side of Manhattan. Larger than Rockefeller Center at 28 acres, this impressive neighborhood contains a climbable monument, a hotel, a mall, an arts space, offices, residences, restaurants, and 14 acres of public space. For decades, this patch of the Hudson River shoreline—from West 30th to 34th Streets, between 10th and 11th Avenue—was a waystation for subway train cars. Now, floating above those trains is a luxurious collection of sights, shops, eats, and the northern terminus of High Line Park. Located between Midtown West and Chelsea, Hudson Yards can be the launching point for your next visit to New York.

As one of the world’s great shopping capitals, New York City is at the forefront of dynamic new retail. Digital brands open their first brick-and-mortar stores here, while other brands look to incorporate digital experiences into the store environment. Still other stores invite greater hands-on exposure to their products with the help of photogenic environments and personalized help from staff members. Below are 11 new ways to shop in NYC, including Empire Outlets, Sonos, Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Showfields, and others.

We’ve rounded up some recently completed projects and things to look forward to—The Shed, Edge, Electric Lemon, Tiffany & Co., and more, this fall and beyond at Hudson Yards.

According to Forbes, New York City was ranked second in the America’s Most Stressful Cities list. This could be due to the hustle and bustle of city life, expensive rents, or demanding careers, any of which could be causing stress and tension to develop inside your body each day. Thankfully, there are many ways you can relax both inside and outside the city. 

If you find the idea of hosting a bachelorette party in New York City to be somewhat of an overwhelming task, then check the advice laid out here.

When you are in need of some serious TLC, Federico Salon & Spa is the perfect spot to experience the height of relaxation. Federico Calce, hairstylist to the stars (Princess Beatrice, to name just one example), is bringing his expertise to a newly renovated location that's a one-stop-shop for hair, nails, massages, and facials.

If you’re a yoga junkie or just need to de-stress in the hectic city, a yoga class lies right around the corner—guaranteed. Read on for seven yoga studios in Midtown New York, offering drop-in rates for classes a la carte.