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Saratoga Springs – A Gem in Upstate New York

Saratoga Springs – A Gem in Upstate New York

Saratoga Springs made me want to travel more – and better. And by “better,” I mean it made me want to take time to explore small towns and cities that are a bit off the beaten path.  While I was enjoying Saratoga Springs, I kept wondering what I’d missed in other “flyover cities.” Saratoga advice […]

May 17, 2016 | Updated: May 18, 2016 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
New York City – An Insider’s Guide – Part 2

New York City – An Insider’s Guide – Part 2

New York City is Larry Kessler’s old stomping grounds. In Part 1 of this article, he told us about one of his favorite places to eat and reflected on some of NYC’s iconic people and places. Here’s more of his homeboy insight… “For me, if I had to pick the one quintessential New York City food […]

February 4, 2015 | Updated: February 4, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
New York City – An Insider’s Guide – Part 1

New York City – An Insider’s Guide – Part 1

New York City – The borough of Queens, to be specific –  is where Larry Kessler grew up…in “a modest house with yellow shutters on a busy street.” “On winter nights, I’d pull back the heavy, pleated, living room drapes to watch the developing storybook scene. I remember the amber street lights and the pure white […]

February 3, 2015 | Updated: February 5, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden wasn’t on my must-see list the first time I visited New York City. Nope. Instead, I chose to wait in line interminably to take the elevator to the top of the Empire State Building, and I rushed back and forth across Manhattan from one mega-museum to another. I don’t regret […]

August 26, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 4 Replies More
Chappaqua, Where the Clintons Live

Chappaqua, Where the Clintons Live

I’d be surprised if Chappaqua, New York is on your list of must-visit destinations. In fact, if you’ve heard of it at all you’re probably relocating to the area and looking for an upmarket community with outstanding public schools within commuting distance of New York City. In addition to a range of large custom homes, […]

August 21, 2014 | Updated: March 10, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 6 Replies More
The Pierre Hotel, New York

The Pierre Hotel, New York

Travelers don’t have to go to museums to learn about the history of a destination. Perfect example: I love the sublime ambience of The Pierre Hotel in New York City. When I stay there, I feel that – in addition to great accommodations –The Pierre provides an authentic glimpse into bygone eras. The lavish 700-room […]

August 28, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George

Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George

  Georgia O’Keeffe, American (1887-1986) Lake George [formerly Reflection Seascape], 1922 Oil on canvas, 16 1/4 x 22 in. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Gift of Charlotte Mack © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York I don’t often travel across the country to see an art exhibit, but Georgia O’Keeffe is one of […]

July 17, 2013 | Updated: May 17, 2016 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Library Hotel, NYC – Check It Out

Library Hotel, NYC – Check It Out

  “Hey, Elizabeth, my mom’s coming into town and my apartment is too small for her to stay here. Can you suggest a good hotel?” As I said in Planning a Trip to New York, I rely on locals for dining tips and ideas on things-to-do, but they often ask me about places to stay. […]

March 26, 2013 | Updated: April 3, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Planning a Trip to New York

Planning a Trip to New York

  There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the Big Apple’s options. That was before I learned to rely on the advice of friends and family who live there. Now planning a trip to New York is a piece of cake. I send out emails, make a few phone calls and – voila […]

March 24, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More

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