The Hudson Valley offers autumnal magic, and the city is high-flying fun.
See FDR’s lifelong home at the National Historic Site in Hyde Park. Over a ten-day jaunt from Montréal to the Big Apple, you’ll also take in John D. Rockefeller’s Kykuit mansion and the early-nineteenth-century Boscobel mansion, furnished with fascinating Federal-period antiques. Explore historic Tarrytown, where Ichabod Crane encounters the Headless Horseman in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
By Air and Water The unmatched New York skyline streams alongside your private yacht as you arc around the Statue of Liberty and underneath the Brooklyn Bridge, munching on a chewy bagel with salty lox. After docking, you’ll take in another urban perspective as a private helicopter floats you above the Empire State Building, Central Park’s tidy greens, bustling Times Square and other famous landmarks.
Slip down a nondescript Manhattan street to an unmarked entrance and into the world of an opulent, old-school speakeasy. Spend the next couple of hours mastering classic and modern cocktails in one of four different classes with an expert mixologist. Experiment with classics like the Sazerac and Old Fashioned, or blend and infuse with fresh ingredients like lemongrass and gooseberries. Other options introduce agave or absinthe to your imbibing repertoire.
An abundance of cultural treasures
Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.
The Possibilities Are Endless
Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.
