Are you thinking about popping the question somewhere in Connecticut? Sure, marriage is a huge commitment. But choosing where you’ll propose is almost as nerve-wracking. Such a choice, however, is not a one-size fits all “proposition.” Some seek an audience: others want to keep “the ask” private. Of course, you …
Romantic Hideaways Far From the Madding Crowd With Omicron surging, and dense cities becoming chaotic cauldrons of Covid, isn’t it time for an escape: For a true romantic hideaway, within a short drive of home? Ducking into an inn in the midst of a forest, or at the tail end …
New York is full of towns and destinations you wouldn’t ordinarily think of as “Romantic.” But combing through the following 35 ideas for romantic getaways in NY just might open your eyes to new places to explore together. From snug B&B’s to sexy NYC hotels, revitalized cities, and quiet lakeside …
Where can you find Romantic Rhode Island? Why nearly everywhere, of course, in this Atlantic Coast speck of a New England State. We start on an island off the coast and continue statewide. Rhode Island is home to the oldest July 4th Celebration in the country, some of the best …
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: It’s hip, it’s hot, it’s contemporary, it’s historic. Kingston NY was the center of New York Government for several months during the Revolutionary War, a key coal shipping port, and place where former slave, Sojourner Truth, pleaded for and won (in court) her son’s freedom. Nowadays, Kingston is …
WHY GO: Orange County VA encompasses the towns of Orange, Gordonsville, and Somerset in Central Virginia. With its hazy hills and dales, farms, and intimate towns, Orange County is so stunning, you’ll want to visit for its beauty alone. But this oft-overlooked region has what the Getaway Mavens love: historical …
WHY GO: Where is Shelter Island NY? Picture the two prongs of land at the Eastern end of Long Island NY as the letter V. The Peconic Bay separates the North Fork (wineries) from the South Fork (Hamptons). Shelter Island is lodged in the Bay, right between the forks. How …
WHY GO: Nyack NY, hometown of American artist, Edward Hopper, has long been known as a haven for artists, with cool shops and restaurants. But the recent addition of the boutique Time Hotel, has added another level of chic to this Hudson River Town. Plan on an overnight to get …
WHY GO: Boothbay Harbor, Maine was the first “off-Route-1 town” that became popular with tourists on the Maine Coast. Centered in Mid Coast Maine, Boothbay is quicker to get to than Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park to the northeast. Yes, tourists converge here in the summertime, but plan a …