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Philadelphia, USA
James Portner.
Chief Concierge: The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia.

Chief Concierge James Portner grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and joined its Ritz-Carlton in 2002.



Food & Drink Shopping Activities Outdoor
Best Luxury Experience
A cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia.

Dine and dance aboard this festive yacht that coasts along the Delaware River.

Best Way To Spend A Morning If That's All You Have
The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

It's one of the largest museums in the country, and the exhibits cater to a variety of interests.

Best Place To Take The Kids
Eat breakfast at Redding Terminal Market, then head over to The Franklin Institute Science Museum.

Kids love the free science demonstrations throughout the museum. There's also a planetarium and an IMAX theater.

Best Day Trip
New Hope, Pennsylvania.

This great little town 55 minutes north of here is great for antiques loves, art enthusiasts, and foodies.

Recommended Tour
Philadelphia Trolleyworks.

Double decker trolleys shuttle passengers around the city. The whole loop takes about 90 minutes.

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