American Affair has a nine-night New York State package that introduces clients to three of the state’s most popular regions.
The trip begins in New York City, before heading to the countryside and charming towns of picturesque Hudson Valley, then ending with the white-sand beaches, wineries and opulent Great Gatsby mansions on Long Island.
Three nights are spent in New York City before clients board the Amtrak train at Penn Station for the 90-minute journey to the Hudson Valley. Here they pick up their car rental in Poughkeepsie and spend three days exploring the wineries and hiking trails of the Catskill Mountains hiking trails. They can also stroll the Walkway Over the Hudson, the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge, which spans the famous river.
Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt was born and lived in the Hudson Valley area and his grand home and estate are open for escorted tours.
For an unusual dining experience, book a table at the Culinary Institute of America where many of the country’s top chefs are trained.
As its name suggests, Long Island is a lengthy region, consisting of 145 miles of peninsular and characterised by powder-sand beaches, quaint towns and over 60 wineries.
The mansions, castles and estates that in the 1920s played host to Hollywood royalty and the day’s leading socialites in the Great Gatsby era – also known as the Jazz Age – are found on the North Shore.
Long Island is also home to the famous The Hamptons, a string of seaside communities that are a summer destination for affluent New York City residents, as well as the public golf course Bethpage Black, which in September will host the Ryder Cup between the USA and Europe.
Priced from £1,728pp, the American Affair deal includes international flights in economy class, accommodation for nine nights, Amtrak train travel from New York to Poughkeepsie and seven nights’ compact car hire with fully-inclusive insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes.
