500 Feet From Times Square

Sep 4, 2026 | The Way We Travel

HL | THE WAY WE TRAVEL • NEW YORK

500 Feet From Times Square

For a solo business trip to Manhattan, I discovered that sometimes a smaller hotel room and a great location are exactly what I need.

Photos and article by
Richard Sandoval

he way I choose a hotel changes depending on how I am traveling.

When I travel with my family, space matters. Comfort matters. The property itself can become part of the experience.

When I am traveling alone for business, my priorities are different. Give me somewhere clean, comfortable, fairly priced and close to where I need to be.

During my latest Manhattan visit, that led me to Motto by Hilton, roughly 500 feet from Times Square.

The room?

I’m going to call it a micro room.

It was compact. Very compact. But it had everything I needed.

The property was clean and comfortable, and the location made it particularly useful for the way I like to experience Manhattan.

I walk

Whenever possible, I would rather leave the hotel and experience the city on foot. Walking gives me an opportunity to understand the neighborhoods, notice businesses, photograph street scenes and experience some of the energy that makes Manhattan fascinating.

From Motto, I could step outside and immediately be in the middle of it. Times Square was only moments away. Restaurants, businesses, people and transportation were all around me.

I wasn’t paying for a large room I wasn’t going to use. I was paying for access to Manhattan.

That distinction matters.

Would I necessarily choose the same room for a family vacation? Probably not. For a solo business trip where much of my day would be spent walking, meeting people, attending events and experiencing the city?

Absolutely. Sometimes luxury is having more space. Sometimes it is walking out the front door and being exactly where you want to be.

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500 Feet From Times Square

EDITOR NOTES

The Way We Travel looks at destinations through our own experiences rather than simply telling readers where to go. This story is part of HL | New York – People. Places. Conversations., connecting travel with the people, places and conversations we encounter along the way.

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On the Menu | An Afternoon at Café Ginori

May 27, 2026 | On the Menu

by Richard Sandoval, for HL | Culture & Influence

Café Ginori: One of Manhattan’s Most Charming Hidden Gems

There are certain places you return to when visiting New York City. Not because they are trendy or impossible to get into, but because they leave you with a feeling you want to experience again.

For our family, one of those places is Café Ginori, located inside the iconic Bergdorf Goodman along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

A few years ago, we spent an afternoon there that unexpectedly became one of the highlights of our New York trip. So during our recent return to the city, Café Ginori was immediately placed at the top of our list.

What makes the experience memorable is that it is not what most people expect.

There are no sweeping skyline views or dramatic rooftop scenes. Instead, you make your way down a side staircase and suddenly feel as though you have entered a completely different world quieter, elegant, intimate, and removed from the nonstop pace of Manhattan just outside its doors.

According to the staff, the restaurant reinvents itself every few years with updated décor, redesigned table settings, refreshed menus, and new themes. That commitment to evolution gives the space a unique personality while still maintaining the charm that keeps guests coming back.

And honestly, that charm is part of what makes New York so special.

Sometimes the city’s best experiences are not found at the top of a skyscraper or inside a major tourist attraction. Sometimes they are discovered in smaller moments that allow you to slow down and appreciate the rhythm of the city.

Our meal was beautifully presented, and the cocktails added to the atmosphere of the afternoon. But beyond the food, what truly stood out was the environment surrounding us.

I’ve always enjoyed people watching, and Café Ginori delivered a perfect New York scene.

At one table, a mother and daughter enjoyed tea while taking a break from shopping. Nearby, a couple relaxed with cocktails as one of their recent purchases from Bergdorf Goodman was delivered directly to their table. Across the room, a group of women paused their afternoon shopping excursion to share conversation and champagne before heading back upstairs into the city.

How cool is that?

The experience felt cinematic in a very New York way sophisticated without being pretentious, stylish without trying too hard.

More importantly, it reminded me that travel is often about much more than landmarks and itineraries. It is about discovering those moments that allow you to connect, observe, and fully experience a city beyond the obvious tourist destinations.

That afternoon at Café Ginori became more than just another meal during our trip. It became another memory added to our family’s continuing story of travel, conversation, and shared experiences.

And that may be the greatest compliment you can give any restaurant.

It leaves you wanting to come back again.

Introducing | Autos • Motion • Mobility

Dec 2, 2025 | Autos • Motion • Mobility

Introducing | Autos • Motion • Mobility

Driving the Future of Culture & Mobility

Hispanic Lifestyle is proud to introduce a new editorial category for our relaunch: Autos, Motion, Mobility, an expansion of our popular The Way We Travel series. This section explores the vehicles, design innovations, and mobility trends shaping how we move through our communities, our travels, and our everyday lives.

From behind-the-wheel moments to concept car revealings at major auto shows, Autos, Motion, Mobility, captures the experiences, technology, and storytelling behind modern transportation all through a culturally driven lens.

For decades, transportation has played a central role in Latino culture, identity, and family life. Whether it’s the daily commute, weekend road trips, exploring our surrounding communities, or attending signature cultural events, how we move is deeply tied to how we live.

This category expands our coverage beyond destinations, highlighting the vehicles and innovations that help us reach them.

“We added Autos, Motion, Mobility because the way we move shapes the way we live. Our community is one of the most influential consumer groups in the automotive market, yet often overlooked in mainstream coverage. This category allows us to deliver meaningful insights, real experiences, and accessible information that help our viewers make informed decisions whether they’re exploring new vehicles, planning travel, or navigating the innovations shaping mobility today.”

Richard Sandoval

President , Hispanic Lifestyle

Why Autos, Motion & Mobility?

The Latino community represents one of the fastest-growing and most influential consumer groups in the automotive market. From first-time buyers to multi-generational households, Latinos over-index in:

New vehicle purchases
EV adoption and interest
Road travel and family exploration
Auto show attendance and cultural car events

Despite this influence, mainstream automotive platforms rarely speak directly to the Latino experience or highlight the cultural aspects of mobility.

Autos, Motion & Mobility fills that gap.

This category will bring together everything from automotive lifestyle coverage to mobility innovation, supported by exclusive photography and video from our team, including media day access and industry events.

What You Can Expect

Behind-the-Wheel Experiences

Hands-on impressions, performance insights, and lifestyle-focused reviews that highlight how vehicles fit Latino families, professionals, and adventure-seekers.

Design & Innovation

Features on concept cars, EV technology, and future mobility solutions unveiled at events like AutoMobility LA.

Exclusive Photo & Video Coverage

Produced content offering a behind-the-scenes look at automotive showcases, press previews, and cultural car gatherings.

Travel + Mobility

Stories blending vehicles with destinations exploring how motion enhances the travel experience.

Market Influence

Insights into Latino consumer trends, spending power, and the growing impact of our community within the automotive and mobility industries.

Through the Lens of Culture & Influence

Our commitment remains centered on capturing the stories and experiences of our community. With Autos, Motion & Mobility, we expand that storytelling into the spaces where innovation, lifestyle, and exploration meet.

As a media brand grounded in Culture & Influence, we see mobility not just as transportation, but as opportunity, access, and experience. The vehicles we drive and the roads we travel tell stories about who we are and where we are going.

This category allows us to highlight those journeys with a fresh, dynamic perspective.

Stay Tuned for First-Look Features

Our upcoming coverage includes:

First impressions from AutoMobility LA
Photo galleries of concept vehicles and design showcases
“Behind the Wheel” reflections
EV and sustainable mobility features
Interviews with industry experts and brand representatives

New stories, videos, and reels will be featured regularly across HispanicLifestyle.com, InlandValleyLiving.com, and our social channels.

Partnership Opportunities Available

Autos, Motion & Mobility is Hispanic Lifestyle’s dedicated coverage of the vehicles, design innovations, and mobility trends shaping how we move through the world. From behind-the-wheel experiences to concept car unveilings and EV developments, this category delivers trusted editorial insight directly to one of the automotive industry’s most influential and underserved audience segments Latino consumers.

Latinos are among the fastest-growing new car buyers in the U.S. and play a central role in shaping automotive culture, especially in states like California, Texas, and Florida. Yet few media platforms speak authentically to this market.

Autos, Motion & Mobility bridges that gap with meaningful stories, exclusive photography, accessible reviews, video content, and commentary that reflect the interests and real-world experiences of our community.

Consumer Insights | Audience & Market Influence

Latino consumers represent enormous potential for the automotive and mobility sectors:

1 in 4 new car buyers in the U.S. is Latino
Above-average interest in EVs and hybrid vehicles
Strong participation in car culture and auto showsOver-index in family travel and road experiences
Rapid adoption of new mobility technologies

Our audience includes:

Families looking for reliable, feature-rich vehicles
Young professionals entering the car-buying market
EV and tech-forward consumersBusiness owners managing fleets or commercial mobility
Car enthusiasts and cultural automotive communities

This category gives sponsors direct access to a growing, motivated, and engaged consumer base.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor — Autos, Motion & Mobility

$25,000 Annually

Category Naming Rights
“Autos, Motion & Mobility presented by [Brand]”

Includes:

Exclusive naming rights on all category pages
Four (4) sponsored video features annually
Co-branded coverage at AutoMobility LA or similar events
Quarterly behind-the-wheel sponsored reviews
Brand logo on every article and video
Dedicated newsletter feature in Culture & Influence Update
Category banner placement year-round
Social media amplification across all platforms

Best for: Auto manufacturers, national brands, EV leaders, insurance companies, mobility tech.

Mobility Innovation Partner

$10,000 Annually

Includes:

Two (2) sponsored editorial features
One (1) co-branded video segment
Logo placement on category page
Banner rotation within the category
Inclusion in two newsletters
Social media integrations

Best for: EV charging companies, ride-share platforms, tech mobility brands, electric scooter/bike companies.

Behind-the-Wheel Feature Sponsor

$5,500 Per Campaign

Includes:

One fully produced behind-the-wheel review
Video reel for social media
Article + photo gallery
Sponsor mentions in newsletter
Cross-platform content sharing

Best for: Local dealerships, regional auto groups, community partners, accessory brands.

Auto Show Partner Package

$7,500 Per Event

Includes:

Branding during LA Auto Show coverage
Logo placement on all auto show articles
Dedicated 60-second video recap
Sponsored photo highlight
Social media story and post integrations

For more details or customize a sponsorship package, please contact Richard Sandoval at RDS@Hispaniclifestyle.com