Lake Placid’s Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Peter Kerr July 16, 2015 9378 Family owned and operated, this Lake Placid resort with a commitment to good environmental practices has discovered that ‘Green’ business is good business. Purchased in 1974 by Winfried and Stefanie Holderied,...
Exploring the home of Moby Dick Matthew Elder July 9, 2015 6633 Visit to Herman Melville’s Arrowhead provides a 19th century farm experience The Berkshires was home to a number of 19th-century novelists, notably Herman Melville, author of many novels, notably Moby Dick, Ty...
Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow highlight Berkshires’ summer performing arts line-up Matthew Elder July 6, 2015 7708 Ozawa Hall interior Photo: Steve Rosenthal The Berkshires are perhaps best known for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an accompanying music festival. This year marks the 75th...
Dave & Buster’s and Cheesecake Factory represent two more reasons to stop in Albany mikecohen June 9, 2015 10157 ALBANY, NEW YORK- For my family, fabulous shopping at the Crossgates Mall and the Colonie Center always served as incentives to spend some time in the New York Capital City of Albany (www.albanyny.org/Visitors)...
Foodie tour of the Rhône-Alpes Michele Peterson June 5, 2015 8040 Cycle route Annecy As someone who spends much of her time behind a computer there’s nothing quite as satisfying as being able to boast that I cycled the French Alps. The fact that I’m pedaling an electric b...
Hospitality in the Berkshires Matthew Elder May 14, 2015 10349 A short list of where to stay and dine in The Berkshires Sumptuous accommodations at Cranwell The scenic and historic Berkshires deserve at least a few days to fully appreciate the region’s beauty and ric...
Bountiful Berkshires: World-class arts amid the New England hills Matthew Elder May 13, 2015 6910 A vacation foray south of the border to the mountains of Vermont or New York suggests outdoor recreation, a cozy country inn or mountain lodge, and perhaps a bit of shopping. Art and culture would seem a differ...
There is more to Las Vegas than just gambling and casinos mikecohen May 9, 2015 6879 Las Vegas Part 2 There is more to Las Vegas than just gambling and casinos LAS VEGAS – There is so much to do in fast paced Las Vegas (www.visitlasvegas.com), but why not consider something cultural as well...
Where to stay, what to see and the exciting helicopter experience mikecohen April 7, 2015 6777 Las Vegas Part I LAS VEGAS - Home to luxurious casino hotels, fine dining, wonderful live entertainment and state-of-the art convention and trade show facilities, Las Vegas (www.visitlasvegas.com) is not recog...
Sailing the Secret Caribbean Michele Peterson March 27, 2015 12514 Exploring hidden islands on the Royal Clipper I realize something as soon as our ship sets sail. It’s not about the posh cabins, the exotic ports of call or even the 5-course gourmet dinners, the magic of the...