Hudson, a small town in Upstate New York, is one of our favorite easy getaways from New York City.
The town, after all, is easily reachable by train in less than two hours, no expensive rental car needed. Upon arrival in downtown Hudson, you'll find yourself within walking distance of plenty of inviting art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. And luckily for you, too, there's some delightful accommodation choices in the area.
In fact, if we'd have to make a bet, we'd take a gamble and say that there are more artists-turned-inkeepers living in Hudson than almost any other town within a few hour radius from the city. And luckily for you, these ex-New Yorker bohemian types have spent a seemingly large part of their time renovating rickety farms (our favorite, pictured) and charming historic townhouses for your accommodation pleasure ...
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Favorite short jaunt: Playa del Carmen, Mexico via
JetBlue. It's a straight shot, no layovers, and I always book at
Mahekal Beach Resort, my favorite inexpensive hotel in the Yucutan. Every one of its cute little beach huts has a balcony with two hammocks and no TVs - you're steps from the water, and far from annoying spring breakers and tourists. I've sent a ton of friends and family here, and all came back already dreaming of their return!
Meal you would travel for: I would travel back to Singapore to eat at one of its "hawker centers" for their signature Chili Crab dishes and more! Visiting a hawker center is an experience for true foodies; it's like a food court, but multiply a food court times 100, add all the cultures of Asia, a ton of locals, spices and flavors and foods your body has never experienced, and stuff your face silly on very little money. That was one of the best food experiences I've ever had. One I'm going to make a point to have again...
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This week's travel deals feature everything from domestic apartments swaps to luxurious resorts half-a-world-away, all picked especially with New Yorkers in mind. Better yet, each one of the specials we're featuring offers serious savings, in some cases representing deals up to 80% off regular prices.
On that note, our favorite find of the week is airfare to Barcelona for a long weekend this month at just $508. Keep reading for more details on this deal, as well as an overview of all our specials, or
click through for details on how to book each one.
Note: all flights listed are nonstop, roundtrip, and include taxes and fees.
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The Top 10 Travel Deals of the Week
- Want to Swap But Have Roommates? No problem. We found someone in Paris who will swap their 1 bdrm in the Marais for a room in Brooklyn for 2 months, anytime this spring. Sounds like a dream.
- San Francisco Exchange: 1 Bedroom swap available for one month this spring or summer. Caveat: cat-sitting involved, but she'll take care of your pet if you'll take care of hers!
- Local Getaway at The Gramercy: No trains, planes or automobiles needed. Hop on the subway and head over to one of New York's plushest hotels this February for 30% off regular rates.
- Honeymoon Alert: A super luxurious resort in the Maldives is up to 80% off regular rates this February and March, high season for the region - and the ideal time to visit.
- Meet Me in Miami: Unadvertised fares are just $209 for upcoming weekends on multiple airlines.
- Awesome Fares to the West Coast: Airfare to Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Las Vegas on one of our favorite airlines is as low as $258 for the next few months.
- Barcelona Bargain: Nothing doing the weekend of the 18th? The consider flying to Barcelona for a few days - fares are stunningly low at just $509.
- Loving London: Flights to London's Heathrow airport on a top rated airline is as low as $575 with their "Loving London" sale for travel through May.
- Last Minute Tokyo - Tempting: If you can leave and return on Wednesdays this month, up until February 24th airfare to Tokyo is just $609 - about $400 off regular prices.
