New York Harbor looks different from the deck of a tall ship. On Clipper City, a replica lumber schooner, you’ll hear a live jazz quintet while Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge slide past in the fading light. It is a relaxed way to see the city without another traffic … Read more
Long Island’s North Fork makes a fine escape from Manhattan, and this tour gives you more than a quick tasting-room stop. You spend at least 1.5 hours at each of two wineries, meet winemakers, see how the wine is made, and have time to walk the vineyards. The private tastings and sommelier-led teaching are the … Read more
New York Harbor looks best from the water, and this 90-minute cruise gives you a polished way to see it. A vintage-inspired yacht carries you south from Chelsea Piers, past One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, and Manhattan’s full skyline while you sample wine with cheese and caviar accompaniments. I like … Read more
New York is easiest to understand from above, and the 86th Floor Observatory gives you the classic view: Manhattan’s straight avenues, the rivers on both sides, and the city spreading far beyond the island. The Empire State Building adds more than a quick elevator ride, too. Its museum, Art Deco interiors, and King Kong displays … Read more
Long Island’s North Fork makes an easy escape from Manhattan, but the real appeal here is that you can enjoy the wine without worrying about the drive home. A certified sommelier leads tastings at two wineries, usually including Pellegrini Vineyards and RGNY, with four wines at each stop. I like the 90-minute winery visits, which … Read more