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When it comes to classic, simple yet exceptional recipes, you can’t go wrong with Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa. And if you find yourself in charge of the turkey at Thanksgiving this year, classic and simple are the way to go. Unless you’ve done it before, don’t go crazy with grilling, smoking or deep […]

(New York, NY) October 19, 2020 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, is honored to have received the 2020 Commitment to Excellence Platinum Award for Temporary Living from Cartus Corporation, a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. This is the ninth time Furnished Quarters has received the […]

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.” […]

Our blog on things to do this summer in NYC during COVID was a hit, showing just how much New Yorkers are making the best of a challenging situation. But as autumn sets in and the weather gets cool and crisp, we’ll have to get creative once again with how we safely spend our free […]

Apartment hunters are faced with many choices during their search: rent or own, studio or one-bedroom, long-term lease or month-to-month…and furnished vs. unfurnished. Furnished apartments are easy to find, but knowing what they typically do and do not include is important. You’ll have an easier time choosing a place—and planning your next trip to Target […]

COVID-19 may have rendered this summer a little different than usual, but there’s one familiar place you can still escape to and give yourself a sense of normalcy: the beach. Beaches in the Jersey City area are open, and they’re a great way to safely enjoy some fun in the sun. Whether you’re in the […]

In a survey of professionals who book corporate travel, Furnished Quarters found 69% of respondents see business travel resuming before Q2 2021. Another 28% see it resuming by the end of Q2 2021. Furnished Quarters is the largest independently owned and operated supplier of global corporate housing, serving more than 5,500 clients ranging from Fortune 500 […]

Whether you’re looking to catch some rays in the summer heat or go ice skating in a winter wonderland, New York City has a public park nearby for you to enjoy. In fact, the city has over 1,700 parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities across the five boroughs, each park having its own special appeal. The […]

This is a summer like no other in New York City. It seems as though the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is now behind us, but restrictions remain in place and it’s the season of social distancing. Fortunately, having been through a few crazy summers in their past – who could forget the Son of […]

Life still happens in the midst of a pandemic. We’ve all put our lives on hold as much as possible, but sometimes, it’s still necessary to relocate. It’s also possible that COVID-19 has created a scenario in which you have little choice but to move. Whatever your reasoning, it’s a challenging and unusual time to […]