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TRAVEL GUIDE: NEW YORK

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.

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LONDON IN THE USA
The London NYC
With its streamlined design, this Manhattan property includes 564 suites and flats transformed by Irish interior designer David Collins, with rooms that are typically larger than a standard room in Manhattan.

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Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf=Astoria Escape to serene elegance on the 19th floor of this legendary New York hotel and indulge in treatments like their signature Waldorf Impériale.

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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.

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IDEO: Eyes Open New York

Take a peek into the city that never sleeps, through this guidebook's 50 diverse—and sometimes obscure—experiences, all of which embody the essence of this hip, thriving and utterly dynamic metropolis.

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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 (cultural and otherwise), check out our What's Going On page.

ALBANY

RESTAURANTS
Miss Albany Diner
Settled in a classic diner car, the Miss Albany Diner is one of the area’s most celebrated lunch-and-brunch joints. The restaurant has been open for business since 1941, but this isn’t your ordinary diner fare by any stretch.

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BUFFALO

RESTAURANTS
Hutch's
Chef Mark Hutchinson is a master of inventive appetizers. Standouts include his Thai high calamari served over an Asian vegetable salad dressed with spicy red pepper vinaigrette.
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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 New York City, snowy winters and verdant summers provide four seasons of outdoor recreation, and a beautiful backdrop for a weekend away any time of year.

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.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPA
Mohonk Mountain House
Adults and kids alike can experience a fun-filled spa getaway at this family-friendly, castle-like resort, which is located 90 miles north of Manhattan in New Paltz, New York.
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NEW YORK CITY

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 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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LONG ISLAND

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, sunsets with undulating reed-covered marshy fields, and misty fall mornings accompanied by the seasonal honking of Canadian geese.

TOP 10 BRUNCH HOTELS IN THE U.S.
The Garden City Hotel
There’s nothing like indulging in a long brunch on Long Island. The Garden City Hotel's Sunday brunch provides unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas along with your meal, which covers everything from waffles to pasta. Or splurge with a seafood extravaganza that includes lobster, shrimp and crab legs.

The Polo Restaurant at the Garden City Hotel

WESTCHESTER

RESTAURANTS
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Owner Tom Cuomo has a good thing going in Chappaqua with his chic yet comfortable trattoria, Grappolo Locanda. You will not find grandma’s spaghetti and meatballs on the menu here but almost anything else your Italian palate desires.
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OTHER AREAS

IN AND AROUND NEW YORK
Nearby Activities
Get away for a weekend of wine at an exclusive event or meander idly through Connecticut. Check out your options below.
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The Buckingham Hotel

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The Pierre

Sofitel New York

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(Updated: 11/28/09 HC)

72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.

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