Delaware might be a small State, but it’s big on romance. The Getaway Mavens realize that “romantic” means different things to different people. So, we offer ideas for six various romantic hotels in Delaware, be they full-service, motels, B&B’s, or cabins. We’ve got ideas for lovers who only stay in …
WHY GO: Jamestown NY, as far west as you can get in New York State, seems an unlikely place for a National Comedy Center. That, and the nearby Chautauqua Institution, are not easy places to get to. But, man, the journey is worth it. Hometown to Lucille Ball, Jamestown has …
WHY GO: The Chautauqua Institution, a 20 minute drive from Jamestown, NY on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York, is not easy to get to. The closest major airport, in Buffalo, is 1 1/2 hours away. But stay for a few days, and you’re apt to bump into a well-known …
Rhode Island is all about beaches and the Gilded Age, so, of course you find countless places to propose in Rhode Island. But the following list includes some of the quirkiest places to pop the question in The Ocean State. If you love “off the radar” and “out of the …
WHY GO: Far off the well-trod Route 1, visiting Castine ME and the Blue Hill Peninsula is another great escape from the hordes. Just an hour from all the things to do in Bar Harbor, time seems suspended here, especially around Castine’s Town Green– a whitewashed series of buildings that …
Out of the Box Places to Propose in Vermont Looking for a place to propose in Vermont? There are plenty, including, of course, every challenging ski hill and majestic Green Mountain. But, if you’re a moony-eyed nerd-in-love who thinks outside the box when it comes to popping the question, we’ve …
Quirky Places to Propose in New York State Overlooking the Hudson River From a Former Convent The Abbey Inn and Spa, in Peekskill NY, was once a home and chapel for nuns. Now, this hilltop hotel overlooking the Hudson River, is one of the most romantic places to stay (and …
The Abbey Inn & Spa Atop Fort Hill in Peekskill NY, overlooking the fabled Hudson River, the castle-like Abbey Inn and Spa was built in 1902. For nuns. Yes, these glorious structures belonged to a religious order – the Episcopalian Sisters of St. Mary – housing habited women sworn to …
Concorde Hotel New York Review The Concorde Hotel New York is one of those hidden treasures discovered by in-the-know Europeans, Asians, and South Americans, but not yet familiar to many New Yorkers. With 37 floors and only 4 rooms per floor – this tall, sleek boutique is a quiet, pretty, …
Archer Hotel NYC Review Archer Hotel NYC shares a block with several other boutique hotels (e.g.,The Refinery) in the Fashion, aka Garment, District. So, what makes this one standout? The rooftop bar, and the Empire State Building for starters. As a travel writer, I receive daily emails notifying me of …