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The Buckingham Celebrates New York International Orchid Show
 New York welcomed spring with the New York International Orchid Show in Rockefeller Center on April 18th-22nd. For $15,000, The Buckingham treated its penthouse suite guests to a special extension of the show with a room filled with rare orchids and a signed copy of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. The flowers added to the beauty of the 2,000 square-foot penthouse which overlooks Carnegie Hall and Central Park.
The guests saw thousands of orchids at the Rockefeller Center show before their Violet Orchid Mojitos at the Rock Center Café and orchid pedicures at the Acqua Beauty Bar. After a two-night stay at the Buckingham, the guests flew to the Florida Everglades for a guided kayak tour through the orchid-filled Everglades Backcountry, bird-watching and star-gazing. When their vacation ended, the orchid-lovers took a first-class flight home.
The Buckingham also offered an Orchid Show package for the event starting at $369 per night. The package included a one-night stay at the Hotel, tickets to the Rockefeller Center show, a copy of The Orchid Thief, a potted orchid and an orchid-themed drink from the Rock Center Café.
The Buckingham is just seconds from some of Manhattan's most distinctive landmarks— Central Park, David Letterman's Ed Sullivan Theatre, the Steinway Piano gallery, the Museum of Modern Art and the world-renowned 57th Street art galleries, just to name a few. Some visitors even consider shopping meccas like Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany's to be landmarks! Here's a selection of the most intriguing activities that the City has to offer in upcoming months:
Eating: Michael's
Executive Chef Robert Ribant creates an extravagant menu each season which has made Michael's a favorite among New Yorkers and tourists for fine dinning. Its spring menu contains 13 original creations including caramelized Maine sea scallops and grilled rack of lamb with turnips. The summer menu begins mid-June.
Michael's is located at 24 W. 55th St. (between 5th & 6th Aves.)—just two blocks from the Buckingham.
Doing: Lincoln Center Guided Tours
Capture a behind-the-scenes look at this world renowned performing arts institution. You'll visit the home of the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet. Enjoy a light meal at Café Vienna or at the outdoor Fountain Plaza kiosk.
This tour takes place through August, Tuesday-Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Many Saturday afternoon tours do not include the Metropolitan Opera House because a matinee performance is in progress. The tour starts at 165 W. 65th St. (between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.)—just one mile from the Buckingham.
Listening: New York Philharmonic Concert in Central Park
Pack a blanket, bug spray and something to eat, and head to the Great Lawn in Central Park to enjoy the symphony. The Central Park concert is popular, so be sure to arrive two hours early in order to find a place to sit. Enjoy the beautiful scenes of trees while you wait for the music to begin. This summer, hear pieces by Berlioz, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky as violinist Stefan Jackiw plays under the direction of conductor Ludovic Morlot.
Philharmonic Concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park, July 11 at 8 p.m.
Visiting: Staten Island Ferry Rides
BTake a trip from Manhattan to Staten Island this summer to view the beautiful skyline of lower Manhattan and explore Staten Island. The free 25-minute ferry ride takes you to the perfect location to see The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The ferry service that started more than 100 years ago still makes visiting Staten Island attractions like the Staten Island Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Children's Museum and Institute of Arts & Sciences affordable and easy.
Staten Island Ferry Rides depart from Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan and arrive at St. George Terminal in Staten Island. Ferries leave every 30 minutes or less during rush hours. Visit www.siferry.com for schedules and more information.
The beautiful New York summertime weather brings everyone outside. From window shopping and picnics in Central Park, to baseball games at Shea and Yankee Stadiums, summer is the season of fun in the city. Reserve a patio table at your favorite New York restaurant and pack the sunscreen, or escape the heat by visiting one of New York's famous museums. Enjoy your summer vacation by taking advantage of Buckingham Hotel packages, which are only available to its guests.
Central Park Zoo
 See over 130 species of animals with your family this summer at the Central Park Zoo while you stay at Buckingham Hotel. The $249 per night special includes a two-night stay in a four-person Deluxe Suite, two adult and two child tickets to the Central Park Zoo, afternoon snacks and two plush animals from the zoo gift shop.
Central Park Zoo, 64th Street and 5th Avenue, Zoo package available from July 1 through Sept. 4, 2007.
Museum of Modern Art
 During your stay at the Buckingham, visit the Museum of Modern Art, just a few blocks away. With Buckingham VIP passes to the MoMA, skip the ticket lines and enjoy the famous Sculpture Garden and pieces by Picasso, Matisse and other major contemporary artists. Architect Yoshio Taniguchi's museum expansion immerses guests in art through the works on the walls to the building itself.
MoMA package available through Aug.31, 2007. Receive two VIP tickets and stay for at least two nights starting at $259 per night.
Amtrak
 Take the Acela Amtrak train to New York City and you qualify to stay in a Buckingham One Bedroom Deluxe Suite for $259 per night. Present your first class or business class Acela ticket during check-in to guarantee the special rate. The name on the ticket and the reservation name must be the same.
Call Buckingham Hotel at 888.511.1900 for more information and to book your reservation. Amtrak package available through Sept. 4, 2007.
 Investor and fund manager Bill Gross auctioned off his collection of 200 rare British stamps in New York on June 11th. The proceeds from the auction were donated to Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders, an organization that provides emergency aid to over 70 countries. The Buckingham Hotel hosted a three-day seminar in its Patrons Lounge from June 10th – 12th in conjunction with the auction for stamp enthusiasts to learn about successful stamp investments.
Gross, one of America's 400 richest men, spent $2 million on his stamp collection from 1998-2000. The collection's worth has increased by 150 percent in less than a decade. He owned the largest amount of the world's first postage stamp, The Penny Black, valued at $500,000.
Stanley Gibbons Investment Portfolio Manager Geoff Anandappa and US Executive Director Steve Sjuggerud lead the investment seminars on June 10th – 12th. Stanley Gibbons Ltd, a London-based company, is the world's oldest and most respected name in stamps, and Sjuggerud is the author of the Daily Wealth newsletter and expert on alternative investments.
The Registry
 E! Entertainment, the nation's top Hollywood news and entertainment channel, interviewed Vanessa Williams, most recently known for her role as Wilhelmina Slater on the hit series “Ugly Betty,” in the Buckingham Hotel's luxurious 2,000-square-foot Penthouse Suite on June 15th. The footage of her and her family discussing Vanessa's trials and tribulations will be used for the popular celebrity expose show E! True Hollywood Story.
 Channel 13, New York's member-supported community television network, interviewed Joy Behar, co-host of the View, in the Buckingham Hotel's Patron's Lounge on June 20th. The intimate setting provided an ideal spot for Behar to reveal upcoming projects and insights into her personal and professional achievements.
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