The Langham New York If you’re looking for a romantic, extravagant, indulgent, celebratory overnight in New York City, search no more. The Langham on 5th Avenue in midtown Manhattan near the Empire State Building, and three blocks from the New York Library, has all the hallmarks of an exceptional boutique …
WHY GO: College Park and its neighboring towns in Prince George’s County MD are so much more than just the University of Maryland. Did you know it’s where the Wright Brothers literally launched an airfield, still in operation today? (The World’s Oldest Continuously Operating Airport, in fact). And where you …
WHY GO: Brandywine MD, in Prince George’s County’s “Rural Tier,” has found its footing as home to Maryland’s newest – albeit shortest – wine trail (at 4 wineries). Four legacy tobacco farms have turned to grapes, and farm owners are eager to share their stories. Come at the end of …
What makes for the best Romantic Getaways in Maryland? This Northeast US state is larger and more spread out than most people know. It spans from the beaches of Ocean City and Chesapeake Bay on its Eastern front to the mountains and farmland to the West – with Washington DC …
WHY GO: West Chester PA’s main streets are shaded by old growth trees. The town is so achingly charming, in fact, it stole a whole scene in the movie Marley and Me. The center of Chester County, one of three counties established by William Penn in the mid 1600’s, West …
In winter, the brook that snakes through the 250 acre Troutbeck property in Amenia NY glistens serenely in the setting sun. Inside the grand stone English-style manor house, it’s cozy and warm. Inside and out, Troutbeck is the optimum safe harbor for pandemic refugees, mostly from New York City, who …
WHY GO: Fairfield CT, home to Fairfield University, is not a “classic” tourist town, but that’s what we love about it. Sometimes, and in this case, off-the-beaten-path is a big win for those hoping to avoid crowds and discover something new. Historically, Fairfield and neighboring Southport CT have much in …
Scan any “Best Things to Do In CT” list and you’re sure to find the usual suspects: Mystic Seaport; Mystic Aquarium, Philip Johnson’s Glass House, Mark Twain House, Norwalk Maritime Center; and Gillett Castle. Of course, many travelers already know about those high-profile attractions. So, given our propensity to find …
Long known as the “Honeymoon Capital of the World,” Niagara Falls USA has a reputation for kitsch. Wax museums, mini golf, and tacky souvenir shops do little to contradict the image. But as we recently found out on a Niagara Falls NY winter weekend getaway, it’s a wonderfully romantic destination …
GetawayMavens.com (“Bringing you the best offbeat escapes in the Northeast”) is 7 ½ years old, and with over 500 destinations from Virginia to Maine and beyond, it has garnered plenty of worldwide attention. Proving that readers are a romantic bunch, the most searched and read post by far is “Most Romantic …