Sure, everyone from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos to Prince Harry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have been frolicking in the snow — or lack thereof — in Aspen in recent weeks, but other boldfaces are looking beyond the usual winter destinations in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Switzerland. New — and newly invigorated — ski … Read more
The family ski trip … if only it could be as magical as those fireside snapshots made it look. If your last Christmas vacation achieved Griswold family levels of disfunction, we’ve got you covered with expert-endorsed, stress-free slopes from Aspen to the Catskills. These mountains put parenting on autopilot with ski schools, snacks galore and … Read more
If you’re the type who cheers when the weather turns chilly, and can’t wait to swap swim trunks for salopettes, there’s plenty of excitement on the way this winter with a raft of new ski happenings around the country. To unearth the best, we tapped a brain trust of ski-mad travel experts to call out … Read more
Fall is nearly here — it officially kicks off at 2:19 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 22 — and New York is getting ready to paint the town red, orange and gold. Whether you’re headed up the Hudson, cozying up in a Catskills cabin or simply strolling in Central Park, the season’s most dazzling show will … Read more
Get packing! The latest best vacation travel ranking from U.S. News & World Report has revealed a new hidden gem. Each year, the publication analyzes over 1,500 locations using a mix of traveler reviews and expert opinions, factoring in things like cultural offerings, recreational opportunities, dining scenes, and how uncrowded and unexpectedly delightful an experience is. Leading … Read more
A coveted pair of Japanese fishing gloves nearly cost Martynka Wawrzyniak her life during a trip to the Catskills to climb frozen waterfalls. The Brooklynite was waiting her turn on a very small ledge in Stony Clove Notch when she dropped one of her new, specially insulated Showa gloves. “I was very sad to see … Read more
Melissa Gilbert, who charmed audiences across the country as Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie,” knew when it was time to leave Los Angeles. The former child star, who grew up in the spotlight, became a familiar face in Hollywood during the ‘80s, dating heartthrobs like Rob Lowe and Billy Idol. At … Read more
Fun for all ages awaits in this famed Alpine enclave upstate. Here, the latest and greatest hits in the mountains of yore. Ulster County Roughly a 2 ½-hour drive from Manhattan lies Ulster County. After “are we there yet?,” the first thing kids clamor in the car is “we’re hungry.” And palates will be more … Read more
Wood you believe it? Scientists have confirmed the existence of the world’s oldest surviving forest — and the ancient, secret spot is only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. First discovered at the bottom of an abandoned quarry near the town of Cairo in the Catskill Mountains back in … Read more
For centuries, during the summer New Yorkers have been all about fleeing the city heat for cooler environs upstate, in the Catskills. Today, those fabled peaks are having a veritable renaissance, and NYC dwellers are relocating there permanently to enjoy an upstate state of mind. Here’s how they did it. Camp Catskill, Tannersville Ryan Penny … Read more
Yoko Ono is the latest to say she’s done with New York City. The 90-year-old is choosing to spend the rest of her life in a rural upstate New York farm that she and her late husband, John Lennon, purchased together in 1978, according to the Daily Mail. In the last 50 years, Ono has … Read more
Beloved Borscht Belt comic and actor Freddie Roman, best known for his roasts as part of New York City’s Friars Club and later Comedy Central, died at the age of 85 on Saturday, his family said. Roman suffered a heart attack in Boynton Beach, Florida, his daughter confirmed to Deadline. The comic had spent most … Read more
With a vibe that’s Victorian castle meets forest wonderland, the Mohonk Mountain House was founded in 1869 by the Smiley family, promising guests good health through active engagement with nature — just 90 miles north of New York City. To discourage indoor idleness, wine was prohibited until 1969, and today’s rooms still don’t offer televisions. … Read more