Nothing says fall near New York City like a car full of cider donuts, muddy boots, crunchy leaves, and one very excited dog in the back seat. The good news? You do not have to leave your dog behind to enjoy apple picking, pumpkin patches, cider tastings, fall foliage, and those very important seasonal photos. Within about 2.5 hours of New York City, there are some seriously good farms in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania where you can bring your pup along. Even better, s

If there is one place that absolutely understood the fall assignment, it’s the Catskills. Once September rolls around, the mountains turn every possible shade of red, orange, and gold, the air gets noticeably crisp, and suddenly all you want to do is disappear into a cute cabin somewhere with a fireplace, a sauna, and a really good cocktail. If you're looking for where to stay in the Catskills this fall, I’ve rounded up five of the coolest, most atmospheric hotels and stays i

Some hotels have a view. Others have a vibe: that intangible electricity that makes you want to linger in the lobby, order one more drink at the bar, and cancel your morning plans. As a travel advisor who has spent years researching and curating autumn escapes across the Northeast, I have hand-selected the properties that deliver not just a comfortable bed, but an atmosphere. These are the hotels that earn the word "vibiest": places where design, location, and energy converge