WHY GO: Performing, fine and culinary artists, as well as clothing and building designers, have been drawn to the mesmerizing Connecticut River for centuries, and after indulging in this Getaway – to Chester, Haddam and East Haddam – you’ll see why. Some of the best artists and chefs in the …
The Getaway Mavens have been hard at work, collecting and organizing the best romantic destinations in Northeast USA (Virginia to Maine). The following surprisingly romantic weekend getaways near NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC are perfect: to pop the question, for a nearby honeymoon, to celebrate a special life event, …
WHY GO: When Ayn Rand needed to gather material for The Fountainhead when President William Taft sought a summer home when Tom Thumb came a-courting, they all turned to the Thimble Islands, a slip of Connecticut that many New York City to Boston travelers miss. Most assume that the dingy …
After 8 years, the Getaway Mavens excel at discovering the Most Romantic Getaways in the US and beyond. With over 500 destinations from Virginia to Maine and now the whole country, GetawayMavens.com has garnered plenty of worldwide attention. In 2021 we segmented the USA into regions, pivoted to “surprisingly romantic getaways,” …
If you haven’t discovered the Art Museum on your kid’s college campus, chances are you are missing out. Some of these museums are World Class, sharing equal status with much larger and well-known institutions. One, the Colby College Museum of Art, claims to be the largest art museum in the …
“Romantic Escape” may not leap to mind when you come across some of the travel destinations on our list of romantic getaways in New England. But the following 55 ideas might just open your eyes to new places to explore together. From snug B&B’s to urban hotels, revitalized cities, and …
WHY GO: The Great Northern Catskills of Greene County NY remains the lesser traveled portion of the Catskill Mountains. But it’s being re-energized as New York’s extreme adventure park – a mere two hours from Manhattan. To tell you the truth, this has been America’s Adventure-land for over 200 years. …
WHY GO: Until recently, Clearfield County PA, in mid-western Pennsylvania just off I-80, was believed to be nothing more than deer and elk hunting grounds. After all, it’s got the largest number of elk outside of the American West. But though it’s hard to imagine, cool things are happening here. …