HSNY Fall Retreat: A Time For Change (City Escape!)
Fall is a time of change. Change in weather, changing colors on the trees, a shift to crisp, fresh air. With this change in seasons, we cannot help but reflect upon our own life – the transitions we’re making and the change we want to manifest. Real change is often a difficult task for many [...]
City Escape: Kiawah Island (a hop, skip, & a putt away)
September 21, 2012 by Vanessa Alfano
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With the weather turning and weekends in the hamptons long behind (sigh), we thought we would find some great city escapes with a travel time equivalent to a journey east. OK, so this time you may have to hop a flight instead of the jumping on the jitney, but we promise you will love the [...]
Green & Serene: Discover Governor’s Island
September 3, 2012 by Vanessa Alfano
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With summer winding down, it’s time to discover all the beauty and serenity that exists right here in New York City. I had been meaning to visit Governor’s Island for some time, but it was not until I was riding my bike down the East River path a week or so back, and caught sight [...]
City Escape: Torrey Pines, California
May 17, 2012 by Vanessa Alfano
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Some days I swear I was meant to be a California girl. Nothing beats surf, sand and a good dose of California sunshine. My most recent adventure took me to Southern California to the beautiful city of Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines is a gorgeous spot in the San Diego area, just north of La Jolla. While [...]
City Escape: Captiva Island & South Seas Resort
March 20, 2012 by Vanessa Alfano
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A true escape, Captiva Island is a secluded little gem off the west coast of Florida. I have never seen a place more pristine, with long stretches of sugar white beaches and a natural island ecosystem evident and alive around every turn. Our Captiva adventure brought us to South Seas, a resort village and 330 [...]














