With
the spotlight on New York City — home to theaters, museums
and fine dining — the remainder of New York is often treated
like a poor country cousin. But from the rugged woodlands
of the Adirondacks and the haute hideaways of the Hamptons
to the up-and-coming vintages of the Hudson Valley Wine
Country, the Empire State offers adventures for all types
of travelers.
NEW
YORK CITY
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THE
ULTIMATE METROPOLIS
72
Hour Vacation:
New York
Check out our guide to
living the Big Apple life,
complete with travel tips, attractions, and
hotel and restaurant recommendations. |
BUSINESS IN THE BIG APPLE
Business
Travel Guide: New York
From the media Mecca of Midtown to the financial
center of Wall Street, restaurants and hotels
cater to the business traveler with a seemingly
limitless number of conveniences. |
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TOP 10 ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS
New York City
Romance is always in the air in the Big Apple. What's more romantic than a carriage ride in Central Park in the spring or skating at the Rockefeller Center in the winter? |
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BIG
APPLE HIGHLIGHTS
The Best of New York
Visit our city
guide to New York and learn about restaurants,
hotels, spas, cookbooks, nightlife and more.
For an extensive list of events in the city,
check out our What's
Going On page. |
LONG ISLAND
TOP 10 CASTLE HOTELS
Oheka Castle Hotel & Estates
This century-old, French-style château was built to the tune of $11 million and features 32 individually decorated guest rooms, a ballroom, library and formal gardens. |
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TOP 10 BRUNCH HOTELS IN THE U.S.
The Garden City Hotel
The Sunday brunch at this hotel offers unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas with your meal, which covers everything from waffles, to pasta and seafood extravaganza. |
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72-HOUR VACATION
The Hamptons
This chic bohemia on the Eastern-most point of the country was the inspiration to artists and writers in the 1960s. It boasts fresh ocean scents and misty fall mornings accompanied by the honking of Canadian geese. |
WESTCHESTER
ALBANY
BUFFALO
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CLOSE ESCAPES
Top 10 Getaways: New York
Every now and then, New Yorkers feel the itch to make a quick getaway from the concrete jungle. Whether you desire strolling on a deserted beach or walking through history, our guide has you covered. Enjoy destinations that can be easily reached from the city for a quick weekend getaway. |
HUDSON
VALLEY
TOP 10 CASTLE HOTELS
Castle on the Hudson
Although the United States has never had official royalty, it somehow managed to produce a few royal retreats. Paying homage to the Norman fortifications of Wales, Scotland and Ireland, this sprawling, medieval-style castle resides on the Hudson River just half an hour out of Manhattan.
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THE
CATSKILLS
72-HOUR VACATION
The Catskills
There's no place closer to the big cities of the Northeastern seaboard that remains as wild as The Catskills. Just two and a half hours from N.Y.C., snowy winters and verdant summers provide four seasons of outdoor recreation, and a beautiful backdrop for a weekend away any time of year.
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PAN-ASIAN LUXURY
Emerson Resort & Spa
Situated just outside of Woodstock, this phatasmagorical spa with a Pan Asian ambiance features a traditional spa menu, as well as Ayurvedic treatments like Shirodhara facial.
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OTHER
AREAS
 Guides
for other parts of the world
(Updated: 12/14/12 BA)
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From a romantic lakeside retreat to a Mediterranean-inspired villa, read GAYOT's list to find out which destination spas offer the total package.
California's best known appellation offers an abundance of tasting and touring experiences. Let GAYOT help you make the most of your next trip.
