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From historic grand buildings to the charm of one of the best farmer markets around, Charlottesville will delight old and young alike. Feel free to explore.

Speakeasies have been sprouting all over the country and some of the best are in NYC. You must know where to find them and how to get in, but that is part of the fun and a wonderful prelude to the wonderful mixology treats that exist beyond closed doors masked as a phone booth in a hot dog stand or maybe as a psychic!

This city is a foodies paradise, with culinary options to seriously tempt and delight. While favorites change all the time, our Concierge team shares 5 of their top foodie activities sure to delight the gourmands in the group, but also everybody else.

Regardless of whether you qualify yourself as a foodie or a gourmand, you will love all the food options at the luxurious Ocean House. A Relais & Chateaux property, this elegant resort is also a Forbes 5-star resort so you are in for a treat. From delectable cuisine in all its restaurants to an interesting wine and lectures and cooking classes, this is the right place for you.

If you have kids at home, are bringing them to NYC with you, or yourself are a kid-at-heart, there is no more magical place in NY than a giant multi-storied toy store. Yes, we are talking about F.A.O. Schwartz. If a visit to the store is special, what do you think about a personal tour escorted by a toy soldier, or a personal shopper? Our Time & Place Concierges can arrange that.

So much to do in beautiful Watch Hill. That is assuming that at some point you may be inclined to leave your luxurious vacation home in the elegant Ocean House resort and its many amenities. Watch Hill offers something for everybody regardless of whether your interests center around theater, history, wine or other sybaritic endeavors.

Nantucket is perhaps one of the most perfect family destinations. Read on for some kid-friendly activities on the island plus a spot parents will love.

There are several annual events that attract the crowds, but they’re just the beginning of Charlottesville’s charm. Here, youll discover a vibrant, close-knit community that celebrates its unique culture with events throughout the year that include steeplechase racing, orchard outings and the Ash Lawn Opera Festival at the Paramount Theater downtown So get those bags packed and come on over!

Thanks to Thomas Jefferson’s dream of vines on Monticello, now you can taste your way around the viticultural offerings of 10 wineries in the Monticello Viticultural Area. Welcome to Charlottesville.

Mitch loves Nantucket and after vacationing there for over 20 years, he has found some unique spots — from sushi and dirty martinis to custom-crafted fragrances. Here he shares with our guests some of his favorites.