Crisp, cool air. Red, orange and yellow leaves on the ground. Pumpkin spice everything. Who doesn’t love fall? Now’s the time to plan your perfect autumn weekend getaway from New York City. Whether it involves apple picking, pumpkin patches, hiking trails, wine tasting or colorful foliage, several popular destinations for these activities are within a […]

(New York, NY) October 28, 2019 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global corporate apartments, has earned an Own It! Award for Excellence in Accountability for the temporary housing division from NEI Global Relocation. The award is presented to service partners who’ve gone above and beyond to meet the needs […]

(New York, NY) October 21, 2019 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, has once again received the 2019 Platinum Commitment to Excellence Award from Cartus Corporation. This marks the eighth time Furnished Quarters has received the annual award, which is given to relocation partners for excellence in […]

It’s been said that nothing in the world can be certain except for death and taxes. In today’s day and age, this famous adage should also include relocation. Moving can be exciting, but as most of us know, it’s also stressful and overwhelming. Before, during and after the move, your to-do list will be overflowing […]

For a limited time each fall, the trees in the Northeast turn into a beautiful sea of red, orange and yellow as their leaves stop producing chlorophyll. Locals and tourists alike venture out in droves to see the spectacular sight, to the point where a tourism mini-industry has popped up to serve so-called “leaf peepers.” […]

Corporate housing. Short-term rentals. Temporary furnished housing. Furnished apartments. Serviced apartments. With so many different terms to describe this form of housing—particularly in different parts of the world—it can be difficult to find introductory information on the topic. Fortunately, while serviced apartments go by many different names, the benefits and services remain the same across […]

San Francisco, much like New York City, is more of a collection of neighborhoods than one cohesive city. Within its mere 46.89 square miles, the city has over 100 neighborhoods and micro-neighborhoods, each with its own unique characteristics. The boundaries of these neighborhoods are ever-changing and constantly the subject of debate, but there are a […]

Air transportation isn’t as simple as getting from point A to B. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, it’s important to prioritize comfort and convenience. Here are a few carry-on essentials that may make your in-flight experience more enjoyable and ensure you arrive calm, cool and collected. 1. Medications Whether your flight is daytime […]

New York may be a sprawling metropolis, but when you look at it closely, it’s more of a collection of neighborhoods than a homogeneous city. Each neighborhood has its own character, history, reputation, look and feel, demographic and points of interest. Some are very old, like the Financial District or Greenwich Village. Others have transformed […]

Moving to New York? An insider’s guide to your new playground Whether it’s for work or just to live in the center of the universe, one of the first things you’ll want to do is get to know the city’s top neighborhoods. What makes New York City so unique is how each neighborhood has its […]