By Christopher A. Pape

The Carlton hotel, part of the Autograph Collection’s distinctive portfolio, is an iconic property located on Madison Avenue and 29th Street in the heart of Manhattan. The 317-room historic hotel, which originally opened in the early 20th century as the Hotel Seville, is paying tribute to its early beginnings with the creation of three new specialty suites and the revitalization of its two penthouse suites, all debuting this fall.

By Narbeh Minassian

Nestled between the green mountains and clear waters of the Pacific Ocean in Ko Olina, Hawaii is Aulani Disney Resort and Spa. Secluded but not isolated; Aulani is far away enough from the crowds but close enough to be a shuttle ride away from the wonders of O’ahu. Aulani was opened in September 2011, with the aim of becoming a center for Hawaiian culture, a celebration of Hawaiian customs, traditions, and history, with the magic touch of Disney to make the stay there all the more unique. Wherever you find the fingerprints of Walt Disney’s handiwork, you know beyond any doubt that you are in the presence of quality and the fantastical.

By Christopher A. Pape

As an arbitrator of musical tastes in the country, Sharon Dastur, has no equal. Although Ms. Dastur’s name may not be of the household variety, she is nonetheless extremely influential. If you or anyone you know listens to Z100 (100.3 on the dial) than you have been affected and swayed by her decisions, for she is the program director whom overseas all of the station’s content, hiring of staff and is the point person for the station’s highly sought after party, Z 100’s Jingle Ball. In other words, the buck stops with her.

By Christopher A. Pape
Photography By Mikhail D. Poloskin

It is a well known fact that print journalists are jealous of on-air reporters and so it is the case with Steve Lacy and me. As the anchor of Good Day Wake Up, he reaches millions of New Yorkers, informing them of breaking news and influencing them on a wide range of topics. I may influence many readers, but Steve does it with his good looks and charm – I do not.

By Christopher A. Pape

“Life’s like a play: it’s not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.” So said Seneca and what a perfect quote to describe Mr. Doug Hodge’s career. A consummate English director and actor, Mr. Hodge is making a triumphant return to Broadway in his turn as Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac at the Roundabout Theater. Having won a Tony award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in his role as Albin in the musical, La Cage aux Folles, he is no stranger to the New York stage.

By Christopher A. Pape

I’ve been told by my grandmother a million times that when she saw Barbra Streisand perform in Funny Girl she knew that Barbra would be a star. Recently, I had that same sensation when I was privileged enough to see a performance of Bring It On, the new musical, starring Taylor Louderman. Like Judy Garland, Ms. Louderman is from a small Midwestern town and has a voice that is as smooth as gold.

Interview By Narbeh Minassian

Within these colourful pages of our Resident magazine, you will be accustomed to reading about sunnier climates, hotspot restaurants, and culture in Manhattan and the Hamptons. And we pride ourselves on escorting you to a world of luxury. Today, I must temporarily buck this trend and present to you the grave and largely unheard of subject at the heart of Chris Bohjalian’s latest novel, The Sandcastle Girls. This is the subject of the Armenian Genocide.

By George Brescia
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Photos by Billy Bustamante

Here is a map of a chic shopping trip in the West Village in New York City. This is the perfect day of shopping in some of my favorite stores with some pit stops for delicious treats. You will end up in a cozy West Village restaurant for a delicious dinner to end the perfect day of purchasing gifts for you as well as your loved ones.

By Sarah Sekula

Any grand adventure in The Last Frontier involves plenty of time soaking up the stunning scenery and scoping out the resident wildlife. This epic trip had all of that, and then some.

By Narbeh Minassian

This oil-rich nation on the northern tip of South America is one of the more under-explored destinations in South America. With the longest stretch of Caribbean coastline, Venezuela enjoys some of the most beautiful sea in the world than any other nation. It should therefore come as no surprise that this country is home to some of the most incredible spectacles of nature that can be seen.