Positioned atop limestone bluffs in the heart of the Shawangunk (pronounced “Shown-gum”) Mountains lies a spectacular, historic, luxury resort known as the Mohonk Mountain House, which has the unique privilege of being family owned, for five generations, by the Smileys since…
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Hudson Valley
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To Italian food lovers, it seems there is nothing more palatable than the idea of local Mediterranean food. The Hudson Valley, is lucky to have such a restaurant as Gigi since 2001 which offers a seasonally changing Italian menu using…
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I’m so excited to announce that Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is coming! The fourth annual event runs from March 15th through March 28th this year. And for the first time ever it includes Saturday nights, which is a wonderful bonus for…
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This past weekend we celebrated a national holiday dedicated to love. Why not extend that love to a place such as the Hudson River Valley? This is a place that I love. Here we are surrounded by both great beauty…
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Perhaps the best bet in the Hudson Valley for a gourmet breakfast or lunch at rock bottom prices is just a seven minute drive from my house. It’s the Apple Pie Bakery and Café, at the famed Culinary Institute of America.…
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This past weekend, we celebrated Valentine's Day by taking a little trip to Hudson, NY. Hudson is only about an hour, due north, from where we live. You can take Amtrak, which we really, really wanted to do- but they…
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photo is courtesy of Tongue in Cheek. It is no secret that the French love them some deliciously set tables. Whether a table setting at a bistro, a fancy Parisian restaurant or a casual home in Provence, there is always…
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Here are some shots of our recent trip to Barton Orchards. We went with our good friends and their niece and nephew, who were more than adorable. Apple picking is more expensive than you might think. $18 a bushel bag is…
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Budget Travel ran an article listing the Top 50 reasons to visit NYC. That gave Cherrye and I an idea for this TTT installment, listing the reasons to visit where we live. So, without further ado, here is my Top 20 List for…
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