Our Stay at Blue Mountain Rest, Adirondacks Region

I discovered Blue Mountain Rest, a cabin rental retreat, through a search engine search for accommodations in the Blue Mountain Lake, New York, area. We wanted to see the Adirondack Museum and decided to stay in the area for a few days. Boy, am I ever glad I found this place! We absolutely LOVED our [...]

A Florida Vacation to Remember

Here’s a terrific website for discovering luxury deals and convenient accommodations for your next trip to Florida: Ocean Florida. They showcase some of the most beautiful Florida villas and vacation packages I’ve seen. The villas are incredible, something right out of a book. You can rent them for your Florida vacation stay, or even purchase [...]

Hamilton, Smith, and the Turning Stone Casino

My daughter and I were honored to attend the first annual colloquium sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton Institute of Clinton, NY. The banquet and speeches were held at the illustrious Turning Stone Casino, run by the Oneida Indian Nation. It was a AMAZING experience.

Cherry Valley Gorge and Judds Falls

In 1778, a tortuous massacre at Cherry Valley put the tiny settlement on the map. Slain at the hands of Tories, British, and Mohawk Indian allies, the American vowed revenge. Visiting Cherry Valley today, you’d never know the place was the hotbed of patriotic passions. We strolled the town and visited the lovely Judds Falls. What a gorge!

Staying at the Marriott Residence Inn in Latham, NY

The Marriott Residence Inn is a complex of nice rental townhouses near the airport in Latham, NY. We stayed here for our visit to Albany. This is my review.

Turning Stone Joins ACF

The Turning Stone is a big Upstate resort run by the Oneida Indian tribe. They are the biggest employers in the county, actually. They started out as a casino, but have expanded into a huge resort with golf course, hotel, and other resort-y things. I have never been there (I don’t gamble or golf), but [...]