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Freebie: 3-Day Itinerary – Lovers of the Arts

'A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth, and meaning in our lives. Go to museums as often as you can.'

Maira Kalman
It’s February my loves. Let’s talk love. Love for the arts. 
 
I’m not just talking museums. But theatre, ballet, street art, music, dance, sculptures, fashion, food, architecture,…
 
Everything!
 
Everything can be art. Everything is art in NYC. 

Combining classics with arts

This itinerary combines some NYC classics with lots of arts. All kind. You will not see it all in 3 days, but it’s taste will make you hungry for more. 
 
You can spend your complete trip inside museums. Damn, you can even spend a complete weekend in The MET and still not have seen it all. Or you can do a VIP-tour and see all the highlights within 2 hours and be back on 5th Avenue by 11.00 AM. 
 
It’s up to you how much time…and money… you spend here. 

Confession time 

I’ll admit…I wasn’t the biggest museum visitor. Nope! The only part of the musea I used to see was the gift shop. Still a bit traumatized from all those school trips.
 
Who am I kidding? I was just overwhelmed with all the shopping! 
 
But my loves, I had no idea what I was missing out on. So now you can find a museum and lots of cultural activities on my itinerary. Cause the level of art & culture is high! So high it can easily compete with all the skyscrapers. 

Tip: Admission Fee

Check out the museum sites when making your itinerary. Some evenings you might get in for free. At The MET (and many others) you can even pay what you wish instead of the general admission fee. 
 
You can find an overview here to find out which art collections you can see for free when. 
 
Cause after all that leaves you more money for the gift shop ;). #stilllovethose

make it your own

As always this itinerary is just to get you started. Make it your own by adding that cute coffee shop for breakfast and your high-on-the-list-restaurant for wining & dining. You can download my free itinerary template here to get started. Get some extra tips here to plan like a pro! 
Download 3 Day Itinerary: Lovers of the Arts

So, tell me, which museum do you want to get lost in?

Always in an Empire State of Mind,

xoxo, 

B

PS: Can’t wait to travel to NYC, but not a planning addict like me? No worries, I’ll make you a personalized itinerary! 

It will contain all the things YOU want to do and a tons of extra’s and insights from me. What to do. When to see it. Where to eat. What to drink. You only have to decide who you’ll take with you on the trip ;). 
 
Reach out and I’ll dive right in! 

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Personalized Itinerary: One day in NYC with Samantha Wills

Picture Source: Qantas

when the Universe asks you to dance, I hope you take her hand, I hope you choose faith over fear...

Samantha Wills - of gold and dust
Have you seen it on the Gram? Samantha is traveling to New York City! 
 
Samantha? Yes Samantha! Samantha Wills. My, and many others, inspiration. I fell in love with her gorgeous Bohemian Bardot rings long before I fell in love with her. No, not in the romantic kind of way. The inspirational kind. 
 
If you don’t know her yet, I suggest you start stalking her on Instagram. Dive in deep. Read every post on her site. And the golden book. You can thank me later! 
 
 
I had a handful of her BB rings when Samantha announced the closure of her jewelry business. I still kick myself that I only bought 2 more pieces. So late at night I search the endless internet for vintage pieces. I discovered many are fake…and we don’t do fake here! So if any of you have an original piece in a cabinet, let me know. I want to give it a loving home 💗.
 
Anyway…
 
I can go on and on about Samantha, but this blog is about NYC 😉. Although you’ll find more than one reference to her and the Samantha Wills Institute on my feed. 
 
When I read she’s on her way to my, and her, beloved NYC I decided to make a personalize itinerary for her. Or at least how I would plan it for her. (After years of following her on Insta 🙈. I’m not a freak. Slightly obsessed maybe. But trust me you’ll be too as soon as you dig in).
 
So Samantha, I hope you love my day in NYC for you. Not a regular tourist after living there for years. But I hope my view on the city inspires you. 
 
Enjoy!

The early bird...

Nothing beats jetlag like working out! Soulcycle is like a double cleans. For body & soul. You’ll be happy to discover their SoHo location is right across Drybar. Add a head massage to your blowout! Heaven on earth for your hair. Bonus: no need to go back to your hotel! 
 
You are meeting old neighbors in Pastis for morning coffee and croissants. It’s been years since the original one closed. Let’s find out if Pastis 2.0 has the same vibe going on. 
 
Visiting the Whitney is a must. We are in the area after all.
 
All this art might feed you even more than the morning croissant – or does only Vogue has this effect?
 
While admiring the art think about some questions. Questions you want to ask Alex during your tarot reading. Tell her I send my love. Do we have to wait for the second book to discover what came out of this reading?
 
Let it all sink while strolling around Little Island. You’ll love this little extraordinaire park on the Hudson. Children playing ‘piano’ while you enjoy the view. Don’t hang out there too long, cause your lunch date is waiting. 

Samantha Wills Quote // Fotografiska // RH New York // The Greens // RH Elevator

Picture sources are linked above. 

Lunch, dad jokes and afternoon strolls

RH Rooftop. A picture here will be a great source for a dad joke. Can’t wait to hear it!
 
While you take the glass elevator up to your table, I’m sure your eye  will catch a thing or 2 for your home.
RH New York is divine! And slightly over the top…
 
Walking around your old neighborhood brings back all the memories, doesn’t it? Did the High Line changed much since your last stroll here? Did you even had the time to wander around here? I hope you do now. 
 
Take a deep breath and book your Uber. Let’s go choose some new coffee table books! 
 
Fotografiska will blow your mind! You enter through the giftshop. But I suggest picking up the books after your visit (#tooheavy). Get transported back to our youth with the portrait of Salt-n-Pepa  by Janette Beckman. 
 
Oh yes, before I forget!
 
Become a member so you can have a pre-dinner cocktail at their Chapel. A speakeasy in the museum only for members. Or the famous. If you can get me in, I’ll love you even more. Just kidding. Or not…

Catching up with friends and views

I know Eataly is just around the corner. But you’ll have to save the pasta & gelato for another day.

You need to use the little time you have left to go shopping at Sunday Forever.
 
Their robes are heaven. So are their candles. And while you are at it, try the loungewear! You’ll never want to take it off… Add some of their statement coconut perfume and you are a Sunday Forever addict like me! Talk to Ashley, the face behind the brand.  You will both inspire each other. Amazing storytellers creating brands to adore. 
 
Drop off your new coffee table books & Sunday Forever treats at the hotel and get all fancy.
 
Oh, how have we missed dressing up! Let’s go wining & dining! 
 
I know! I know! You want to shoe shop at SJP! But by the time you get there they will be closed! I do suggest getting in touch with them. So the shoes get a role in the ‘of gold and dust’ movie!
 
Wouldn’t that be full circle? 
 
Pier 17. The Greens. A cabine with a view on The Brooklyn Bridge. The perfect place to catch up with friends long time no see. 
 
Sit back. Relax. Laugh.
Enjoy the view.
Laugh some more.
Feel the love from those you love. Cheers to friendship.
 
To friendship and love. 

Always in an Empire State of Mind,

xoxo, 

B

Download the 1 day itinerary here!

PS: Scrolling around the internet gives you some old gems ☺️. I found a few tips from Samantha herself. Double check before adding them to your itinerary.

Cause you know, the city never sleeps. Nor does it stand still. 

And if you google long enough you might find a little NYC blog filled with little gems from Samantha…

PS2: Are you looking for a special gift? For someone you love. Or for you! If you are anything like me, you’ll love the Creative Workshop developed by Samantha Wills. I know we’ve all enrolled in challenges. But this is so much more and goes so much deeper! It only requires 900 seconds a day. Nor do you have to be a Picasso of any kind. Just go with the flow and discover all this new layers within yourself. The least you will get from it is a clean drawer ;). 

 
Business owners might love to hear the Samantha Wills Masterclass is opening up again mid January! I enrolled the first time it opened up. Might have set my alarm to make sure I didn’t miss it. I’ve been working through the models step by step and learned so much. Can’t wait to implement it all here in my little piece of New York for all of you to experience. 
 
I’m not on sponsored level yet ;), but the link is affiliate. 
 
 

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Freebie: 3-day itinerary Shop Till You Drop

'Shopping for labels, shopping for love Manolo and Louis, it's all I'm thinking of Shopping for labels, shopping for love Manolo and Louis, it's all I'm thinking of'

Fergie
Labels & Love honey.
 
Labels & LOOOVVVVE.
 
I can’t promise you the love, but if you follow the itinerary I created for you, you’ll find the labels. Oh yes off course! It contains NYC highlights too! Cause that’s why we are here, no? Just for the labels? I want tell. Pinky promise.
 
Whether you are here for the NYC highlights or the Label highlights. You are welcome! 

Confession time

The first time I visited NYC I was overwhelmed with all those shopping opportunities. Literally stores all over. ALL OVER! I’ve bought more than I needed. More than I remember. (For my defense…that trip was years ago!)
 
But two things I do remember. A fake fur body warmer. I still have it. All those years later and I still wear it! Best purchase ever. And it was a bargain (I live for bargains). Cost per wear is the lowest from all my wardrobe pieces.
 
The second piece I got was a Louis Vuitton scarf. A real investment piece. This one too was worn a lot. Was indeed…Till I accidentally put it in the dryer… I might have cried…I might have cried…I definitely cried.
 
Let me tell you one thing. Don’t do crazy stuff like me…Don’t buy French or any European brands in NYC (if you are European). They are off course way more expensive there than let’s say Paris.
Buy American brands. Buy local designers. Buy items you’ll love now and in 10 years from now! (Hello fake fur body warmer.)
 
What can I say? #shoplocal was not a thing back then. 

Make it your own

I hope you have fun adding stores to my itinerary. It contains great shopping locations. Up to you to add your favorite stores. (Tip: use Google Maps to see what’s in the neighborhood) 

When you start planning, don’t forget to plan your lunches & dinners (some tips here)! And if you are anything like me, you might want to read this very practical post too ;). 

3-Day Itinerary Shop Till You Drop

Let me know in the comments which store is on your list! 

Always in an Empire State of Mind,

xoxo, 

B

PS: Can’t wait to travel to NYC, but not a planning addict like me? No worries, I’ll make your personalized itinerary! 

 
It will contain all the things YOU want to do and a tons of extra’s and insights from me. What to do. When to see it. Where to eat. What to drink. You only have to decide who you’ll take with you on the trip ;). 
 
Reach out and I’ll dive right in! 

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3-Day Itinerary: The Best of Everything for first timers (freebie!)

“The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald
First time traveling to NYC?
 
Don’t know where to start? 
 
This itinerary is for you!
 
Three days* in the city is not nearly enough to cover it all. BUTTTTT it’s an amazing start! (*nor is 3 years, but I’m going slightly crazy here…)

The Best of Everything for first timers

You’ll cover 3 of the biggest parts the city has to offer and then some extra’s ;). Download the itinerary and use it to plan your amazing trip. It gives you a great idea of the things to do and then it’s up to you to personalize it to your wishes.

Oh and see! Lucky you! I even have a free template to help you with that part too ;). (Find it here)

Your 3-day itinerary is here!

I hope you love it! Reach out if you have any questions. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram when planning your trip! I want to join the excitement. 

3-Day Itinerary: The Best of Everything for First Timers

Better be prepared...

Before you dive in, read these 2 blog posts (or all…) on how to plan your perfect day; don’t-miss-anything and 5-steps-to-organize.

Which day is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Always in an Empire State of Mind,

xoxo, 

B

PS: Can’t wait to travel to NYC, but not a planning addict like me? No worries, I’ll make your personalized itinerary! 

It will contain all the things YOU want to do and a tons of extra’s and insights from me. What to do. When to see it. Where to eat. What to drink. You only have to decide who you’ll take with you on the trip ;). 
 

in a rush? pin it for later!

3-Day Itinerary: The Best of Everything for first timers

in a rush? pin it for later!

3-Day Itinerary: The Best of Everything for first timers

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