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Just Go Do Something BY CHRISTY HINKO
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hen most people plan vaa back and go. Close enough to cation or a quick getaway, drive to, but far enough to feel like they build out the itinerary vacation. These aren’t necessarily of their stay based on location, the grandest locales for each location, location. They point their said activity, but regionally, finger at a map saying, “Let’s go to these places top most lists. (fill in the blank) and now here are the things we can do while we are Spa there.” Instead, think of an activity If there was ever peace on earth, that you enjoy, or that excites you, many would agree it’s found at or challenges you, or is relaxing, and the spa. Typically spa vacations build a vacation around that. are meant to be relaxing and Spa, golf, horseback riding, hiking stress-free. Guests spend and fishing are five activities that see TRAVEL on page 28A can get most people to just pack
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most of their time at the resort or hotel for massages and other soothing activities, rather than in the bustle of sightseeing and touring. Many spa getaways are now themed, meaning you might choose a series of spa-events centered on detox, yoga, cleansing, mediation or weight loss.
Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Lenox, MA, offers spa vacations focused on health, medical education and relaxation. Stay packages are designed around three, seven, 28 or more days and can include massage therapies, body scrubs and facials in addition to recreational activities like swimming, hiking, skiing, kayaking and tennis, while dining on meals made with fresh, organic and available local ingredients. Canyon Ranch is approximately a four-hour drive from Long Island. www.canyonranch.com/lenox
The Copperhood Retreat and Spa
The Copperhood Retreat and Spa in Shandaken, just a two-hour ride into the Catskills from Long Island, offers relaxation and rejuvenation in addition to programs designed to help break food and substance addictions in two- to 21-day programs which include detox, fasting and raw food therapy, paired with outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing and more.
The Lodge at Woodloch
The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, PA, is a destination spa resort nestled in upper PA, offering three- to seven-day preplanned vacations, in addition to customizable stays. Enjoy relaxation and rejuvenation through workshops like painting, cooking, wine tasting or take higher-activity classes like yoga, aqua fitness, kickboxing, golf or tennis. Head northwest from Long Island to Hawley for an approximate three and a half-hour ride. www.thelodgeatwoodloch.com/ Also check these out: • Hershey Hotel and Spa, Hershey, PA www.chocolatespa.com • Woodstock Inn and Spa, Woodstock, VT www.woodstockinn.com • Buttermilk Falls Inn, Milton, NY www.buttermilkfallsinn.com • Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook, CT www.saybrook.com • Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, ME www.innbythesea.com
Golf
How about a round-a golf? Relaxing for some, golf can take your mind off the worries of the world while put all of your concentration toward that little white ball and the perfection of your swing. Check out some of these regional favorites:
The Sagamore Resort
The Sagamore Resort in Bolton
Horseback Riding
Saddle up and move ‘em out. If horseback riding is your thing here are some suggestions for a regional getaway that will satisfy your quota of an equestrian-filled vacation for both, English and Western riders, ranging from historic resorts to ranches. Check out: • Franconia Inn on White Mountain in Franconia, NH www.franconiainn.com • Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, VT www.mountaintopinn.com • Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm, Fayston, VT www.icelandichorses.com • Shangrila Guest Ranch about an hour from Raleigh, NC in South Boston, VA www.shangrilaguestranch.com • B&B Guest Ranch & Spa in Fly Creek, NY, located just outside of Cooperstown www.bandbranch.com • Marriott Ranch, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Virginia www.marriott.com Landing, an Adirondack gem on an island in Lake George dates back to 1883. Golfers enjoy their game on the resort’s well-preserved 18-hole course. www.thesagamore.com
Crystal Springs Resort
Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ, is just about an hour’s drive from Long Island. There are golfing packages for the entire family here, including grass putting courses and nine-hole challenges. www.crystalgolfresort.com/
Omni Mount Washington Resort
Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH, is a little more than a seven-hour ride from Manhattan. www. omnihotels.com/hotels/ bretton-woods-mount-washington
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Also check out: • Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club in Galloway, NJ www.stockton seaview.com • Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY www.turningstone.com
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There are so many choices when it comes to hiking, literally thousands, just in upstate New York alone. You can be so distracted by some of the state’s natural outdoor beauty, making this a great getaway activity for someone who really loves to hike, as well as someone who doesn’t like hiking very much. You’ll forget that you are actually hiking. Check out:
Cascade Mountain
Hike Cascade Mountain in Lake Placid, a little less than a five-mile hike, has views of the Adirondack’s Great Range, with a 4,098-foot peak.
Ausable Adventure Trail
Ausable Adventure Trail in Keeseville is home to a five-mile hiking trail above Ausable Chasm, “the Grand
Canyon of the East.”
Overlook Mountain
Overlook Mountain in Woodstock hosts a 4.6-mile hike and has been rated by many as a “great hike for people who don’t like hiking” although plan this hike early because it can get crowded on good days.
Constitution Marsh Trail
Constitution Marsh trail in Garrison is approximately a two-mile hike, great for bird watchers, featuring views of the Hudson River, the Highlands and West Point Academy. Also check out: • Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail in the Finger Lakes • Good Luck Lake and Cliffs Trail in the Adirondacks • Devil’s Hole State Park in Niagara Falls • Breakneck Ridge Trail in Beacon • Anthony’s Nose in Peekskill • Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca
Fishing
Fishing is another great activity that you don’t even need to leave the state for. New York is home to some of the country’s best fishing, thanks to its vast rivers, lakes and streams. Go at it alone, take a chartered tour or guided trip. Plenty of bait and tackle shops offer lessons and advice about fishing its local waters. Check local regulations for fishing license and daily catch limits. Here’s a sampling of some of the state’s popular hot spots: • Hudson River • Delaware River • Mohawk River • Lake Champlain • Finger Lakes • Lake Ontario • Lake Erie • Salmon River • Niagara River
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Cape May County’s Natural Beauty “Close to home, but an experience like no other” is what people from the Northeast say about visiting the Jersey Cape. Generations of families have come to the Jersey Cape, also known as Cape May, to vacation each summer and have described a certain feeling they get upon arriving at this unique peninsula. Vacationers have pointed to the beautiful natural environment of Cape May while others have described past memories of the local fare. So whether it’s the sight of the majestic shore birds on the salt marsh, or memories of sights, sounds and smells of the boardwalk, you will develop your own special spot for Cape May. Spend the day on the pristine beaches and clear waters of the Atlantic while inland waterways provide for unmatched fishing, birding, sightseeing and water sports recreation. The Cape also plays host to highly rated golf courses and biking trails. Off the beach, musical theatrical and family fun events fill the calendar while historical, amusement and shopping attractions dot the map. Add all of that to the fresh local seafood, produce and beverage options and you’ll surely have that feeling the next time you return. For more on Cape May, visit www.capemaycountychamber.com and www.capemay.com. —Anton Media Group
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