Tag: USA-Northeast

By Hope S. Philbrick hotel inspection From the day we launched Getaways for Grownups, we’ve consistently featured hotels and resorts. We will continue to do so: We know that wherever you go and for whatever reason you’re going there, accommodations can set the mood for...

By Chris Chamberlain Ever since the Paleolithic age when some unnamed caveman (oh heck, let’s call him “Og”) picked up a broken chunk of flint and flung it at a retreating furry proto-squirrel, humankind has been obsessed with throwing sharp objects for sport as well...

By Katie DeTar My best childhood memories center around weeks spent at summer camp. I would meet again with old friends made the year before, enjoy swimming lessons and crafts, and convene for the evening meal in the dining hall. A recent overnight at the...

The Glen House is now open in New Hampshire. 21st Century Design Will Pay Homage to 19th Century New England Advertorial The Glen House, a new 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington, the highest summit in the Northeast, pays respect to the legendary White Mountain...

Former bank building shines as center-city retreat. By Katie DeTar Everything old is new again in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There’s a revived city center, new museums in the historic district, redesigned parks, and downtown neighborhoods bursting with art, culture, and great food. Within walking distance to these...

By Katie DeTar The summer season officially kicks off in the resort town of Southampton, New York, this weekend. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Hamptons—as the beach towns on the East End of Long Island are collectively known—bustle with summer activity. Wealthy New...

Enjoy leaf peeping season in Upstate New York at Great Pines Resort and the surrounding area. by Katie DeTar October is a glorious month in New York State, and a newly refurbished Adirondack hotel invites you to stay for a weekend of leaf peeping. Great Pines reopened...

Relax at the River in Northern New York By Katie DeTar When I was a kid, family trips to New York state's Thousand Island Region centered around fishing. We’d stay at a simple lakeside motel, spend early mornings on the bass boat, and enjoy cookout lunches...

Reality. TV. By Hope S. Philbrick Among the entertaining coincidences of my life, this one ranks high: When I recently stayed at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, the place appeared on ABC’s The Bachelorette. I learned about its impending appearance upon arrival when I was handed...