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The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA

The Great Jack-O-Latern BLAZE, Croton-on-Hudson, NY -photo by Luxury Experience

If you love to celebrate Halloween, The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE - Hudson Valley at Van Cortland Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA should be on your radarscope. We went to see BLAZE on Friday, September 22, 2023, and could not believe our eyes with the impressive displays of thousands of expertly carved pumpkins that went well beyond our expectations. The show runs until November 19, 2023, and is a "must see" Halloween experience. Fun for all ages! Happy Halloween!

Sea Mist - Thimble Island Cruises - Photo by Luxury Experience

A beautiful morning spent out on the water; it does not get better than that! We took an interesting and very enjoyable sightseeing cruise through the Thimble Islands in Connecticut on the Thimble Island Cruises Aboard the Sea Mist. The Adventure Kids^TM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta boarded the Sea Mist, a 44-foot, 49-passenger boat, for the 10:15 am cruise for an exciting morning of adventure on Long Island Sound discovering the natural beauty of the Thimble Islands and its shoreline communities.

Edward Nesta - Tandem Bicycle - The Homestead Madiison, CT - photo by Luxury Experience

Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta aka The Adventure Kids^TM have another adventure! When we saw the tandem bicycle (bicycle for two) when we arrived at The Homestead Madison, an 11-room luxury boutique bed & breakfast in Madison, Connecticut, we knew that we had to try it at least once during our stay! While we had envisioned riding along with (Edward) singing "Debra, Debra, (instead of the actual lyrics, "Daisy, Daisy") give me your answer do...you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two," riding a tandem bicycle proved to be fun, but was actually harder to do than we had thought.

Kensico dam - photo by Luxury Experience

Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta aka The Adventure Kids^TM are always ready for an adventure, so when we were at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, New York for Westchester Magazine's Wine & Food Festival and saw the majestically soaring stone wall of the dam rising behind us, we knew that we would want to climb to the top before the day was over, even if Debra was wearing a narrow sheath dress and heeled sandals and Edward was wearing dress pants and dress shoes!

Mariano Aquerre - Greenwich Polo - East Coast Bronze Cup - photo by Luxury Experience

One of our favorite highlights of the summer season is watching high goal Sunday afternoon polo matches at the Greenwich Polo Club located in backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut. Fast-paced action on the field, music by MOJO in the Players Lounge, and expertly mixed cocktails by The Cup Bearer, made for a memorable first match of the season for the East Coast Bronze Cup. Let the summer fun begin!

Naugatuck Railroad - 20th Century Limited Train - photo by Luxury Experience

We were ready for fun as the conductor called out "all aboard" for the Santa Express at the Railroad Museum of New England at the Naugatuck Railroad in Thomaston, Connecticut. For 1-hour and 20 minutes, the train ride was non-stop fun with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and Santa's Helper, gorgeous scenery, and much more. What a great way to get ready for the holidays!

*The Adventure Kids^TM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta* have another exciting adventure, this time in *New York City* with *Statue City Cruises* exploring *Ellis Island* and *Liberty Island* home of the iconic symbol of the *United States, the Statue of Liberty* affectionately known as "Lady Liberty."
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Marine Life Encounter Cruise, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT, USA

Maritime Life Encounter Cruise - Captain Sam and Debra C. Argen - photo by Luxury Experience

The Adventure Kids^TM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had another exciting adventure, this time during The Maritime Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Cruise out of Norwalk, Connecticut. We boarded their research-vessel, R/V Spirit of the Sound^TM on a beautiful, sunny Saturday to go exploring on Long Island Sound. During the 2.5-hour educational cruise, we had several fabulous encounters with marine life. If you have ever wondered what creatures might live in Long Island Sound, the cruise will provide many answers. As with Forrest Gump and his box of chocolates, when you go searching in Long Island Sound, you never know what you will find, and that is what makes it an adventure!

Greenwich Polo Club - East Coast Silver Cup 1st Round - photo by Luxury Experience

We attended the East Coast Silver Cup match on June 26, 2022, at the Greenwich Polo Club located in beautiful backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut, pairing Teams White Birch Farm (Antonio Aguerre, Pablo Llorente, Mariano Aguerre, Segundos Merlos) and Level Select CBD (Max Gundlach, Joaquin Panelo, Ezequiel Martinez Ferrario, Enrique Zavaleta). The fast-paced action kept the fans' attention glued to the playing field as the two teams battled it out for the East Coast Silver Cup. The next public Greenwich Polo Club match is on July 10, 2022.

Greenwich Polo Club - East Coast Bronz Cup 2022 photo by Luxury Experience

Watching a polo match at the Greenwich Polo Club is always a highlight of the summer season, and the season was off to a great start with their opening match under a gorgeous blue-sky Sunday. Located in stunning backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut, the Greenwich Polo Club presents the East Coast High Goal Series, the only high goal tournaments on the East Coast of the United States in the summer season. Teams Le Fe and Level Select CBD vied neck-and-neck for the first match to bring home the trophy for the East Coast Bronze Cup on June 5, 2022.

Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta - Glice Skating - Photo By Luxury Experience

The Adventure Kids^TM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had another exciting winter adventure, this time at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey by going "glice" skating. No strangers to adventure, throughout the years we have gone paragliding, parasailing, ridden ATVs, horses, camels, electric bikes, Segways, have surfed, snorkeled, swam with dolphins, golfed around the world, have done archery, Nordic and cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, paddleboarding, rappelling, ziplining, raced 4-wheel and 2-wheel vehicles, gone off-road driving, flown a plane, blown glass, made silver jewelry, and hold professional level scuba diving titles, yet (Edward) had never gone ice skating. We decided to remedy this during our stay at Crystal Springs Resort and went "glice" skating. What fun and another adventure for the books!

Greenwich Polo Sept 2021 Audi - Mariano Auguerre - photo by Luxury Experience

It was another perfect blue sky Sunday polo match at the Greenwich Polo Club located in breathtaking backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut. The East Coast Open Final 2021 was a high-goal (20) match with Team Audi (Peter Brant, Joaquin Panelo, Mariano Aguerre, Peke Gonzalez) playing against Team Ellipse (Robi Bilbao, Matt Coppola, Hilario Ulloa, Louis Devaleix). There was heavy action on the field all day with the bonus of a "sudden death" chukker added to the delight of the fans. There are two additional Sunday public matches on September 19 and September 26, 2021, to round out the 2021 season, so be sure to check it out.

Altaris Winners - East Coast Gold Cup 2021 - photo by Luxury Experience

It was another thrilling Sunday afternoon watching high-goal polo at the Greenwich Polo Club located in gorgeous backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut. The East Coast Gold Cup 2021 pitted the team Ellipse (comprised of Lucas Diaz Alberdi, Tolsi Ulloa, Roberto "Robi" Bilbao, and Louis Devaleix) against Altaris (comprised of Jamal Nusselbeh, Milo Dorignac, Lerin Zubiaurre, and Joaquin Panelo) with Altaris ultimately winning the match in a Sudden Death chukker with a score of 12-11 and walking away with the trophy for the East Coast Gold Cup 2021.

*The Adventure Kids^TM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta* had a high-flying adventure at *The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum* located in *Bridgeport, Connecticut* where we tested our agility and skill on their *aerial ropes, ladders, and bridges, and zip lines* as we flew through the trees for an amazing day of exhilarating adventure.
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Greenwich Polo Club, East Coast Bronze Cup R2, Greenwich, CT, USA

White Birch Farm and Palm Beach Equine - photo by Luxury Experience

After much anticipation, the Greenwich Polo Club was back in action for an exciting match on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Greenwich, Connecticut, where the legendary White Birch Farm: Christopher Brant, Juan Olivera, Jr., Pablo Llorente, Jr., and Mariano Aguerre took on Palm Beach Equine: Scott Swerdlin, Constancio "Costi" Caset, Juan Redlich, and Raul "Gringo" Colombres, as part of the East Coast Bronze Cup 2021. Our adrenaline levels were flying high watching the unparalleled action on the field for a fabulous afternoon of high-goal polo.

*Love maple syrup?* Have you thanked a tree today? *Maple sugaring in Connecticut* is a time-honored and very tasty tradition that depending on the weather runs from early February through late March. We visited two maple sugarhouses, the *Stamford Museum & Nature Center, and River's Edge Sugarhouse* to learn about the art and science of making maple syrup.
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT

The Adventure Kids^TM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had a "fin-tastic" adventure at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut! Jellies, and fish, and seals, and sharks, oh my! The aquarium has so many wonderful exhibits that we happily spent 2.5-hours there and could have stayed longer. As scuba divers, whenever we get to hang out with fish, its always a great time, and our adventure at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk was perfect.

Debra Argen, Edward Nesta - making silver jewelry - photo by Luxury Experience

Throughout the years, The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F.Nesta of Luxury Experience have had exciting and diverse adventures. Our latest adventure involved learning the art of hand-crafting silver jewelry with Master Jeweler Eric Messin in the historic 1686 Pelletreau Silver Shop in Southampton, New York offered in conjunction with the Southampton History Museum. The added reward of this adventure was bringing home our stunning silver jewelry creations!

Hotspost Glass Studio - Fairfield, CT - Finished Products

The "Adventure Kids^TM" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had the ultimate creative adventure blowing glass at The Hotspot Glass Studio in Fairfield, Connecticut. We have always been fascinated by glass art, whether admiring large-scale works by glass artist Dale Chihuly or watching Swedish glass-blowers hand-blowing our wine glasses. The excitement in transforming liquid sand (aka molten glass) into a beautiful glass art creation has always been high on our "to do" list. What we learned from our class at The Hot Spot Studio is that the art of making glass is a dual process of transformation, for the art created, and for the artist who created it, and we loved what we created!

Museum of Illusions, NYC, NY, USA

Edward Nesta, Debra Argen - Museum of Illusion - photo by Luxury Experience

The "Adventure Kids^TM" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had a fantastic adventure discovering the Museum of Illusions (MOI) located in New York City where visitors are encouraged to play with the interactive exhibits and to bring their cameras and take photos! If you love illusions and hands-on museums, this fun and educational museum will captivate your imagination and is perfect for all ages.

Wild Horse - Sierra Nevada - Sonny Boys Tours - Reno, Nevada - photo by Luxury Experience

Seeing the wild mustangs, the iconic symbol of the West, roaming the Sierra Nevada with Sonny Boy Tours in Reno, Nevada,was a life-changing experience! Growing up riding horses, we had heard stories of the wild horses that still roam the West and this was always something that we wanted to witness for ourselves. Finally seeing these amazing creatures running wild in their natural element was almost surreal, their beauty and spirit is one that we will long remember.

AWS Incline - Edward Nesta and Debra Argen - photo by Luxury Experience

A beautiful blue-sky summer day cruising on pristine Lake Tahoe with Action Water Sports of Incline Village (AWSIncline) located in Incline Village, Nevada on their 55-foot catamaran, Sierra Cloud, was the perfect adventure for the "Adventure Kids^TM" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F.Nesta. For two glorious hours we soaked up the stunning scenery of the snow-capped mountains, the lake, and the lushness of the coastline.

What excitement as the *United States Polo Association® (USPA)* and *Greenwich Polo Club* hosted the *USPA Monty Waterbury 2019!* Two beautiful summer Sundays in Greenwich, Connecticut watching action-packed, fast paced polo, drinking creative cocktails and eating lobster, what could be better than that?
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A Fun Day at The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center, Springfield, MA, USA

We found our "inner child" at *The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center* in *Springfield, Massachusett*. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2019, the Zoo and its special "residents" will charm and enrich your lives, they did ours! When the first resident we met was Mikey, a Poitou Donkey, who ran to greet us, we were instantly enchanted, and it just kept getting better and better.
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Feeding Fish at Aquario de Bonito, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Aquaario de Bonito - Araia- photo by Luxury Experience

If you plan on doing any snorkeling while in Bonito, we highly recommend first visiting the Aquario de Bonito in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil to learn about and become acquainted with the various freshwater fish that you might see while snorkeling in its many rivers, which will make for a more interesting adventure. The Aquario de Bonito opened in 2007, and it is the first aquarium in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Luxury Experience at Barra do Sucuri - photo by Luxury Experience

The area around Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil is a paradise for freshwater snorkeling in pristine waters, and The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had a wonderful snorkeling adventure at Barra do Sucuri (Sucuri Falls) located 10.5 miles /17 km from the center of Bonito, where we not only saw a plethora of fish, we also saw Brown Capuchin Monkeys, Giant Otters, and exotic birds.

Debra Argen - Abismo Anhumas ascent - photo by Luxury Experience

As our name "The Adventure Kids"® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta of Luxury Experience implies, we love challenging adventures! When we heard about rappelling the Abismo Anhumas located 23 km from Bonito, in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, we knew this was an adventure we had to experience. With the Tom Petty song, "Into the Great Wide Open" playing in our heads, we were ready to experience the ultimate adventure of rappelling 72 meters (236 feet, the equivalent of a 26-story building) to experience the incredible formations in this wet cave. Our adventure involved specialized training, trekking to the site, rappelling, snorkeling, and a boat ride around the inside of the cave to fully experience its majestic wonders. At the end of our experience, we wanted to do it all over again!

Luxury Experience - Boca da Onca - Photo by Luxury Experience

The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta spent an enchanted afternoon at Boca da Onça (which means mouth of the jaguar) located in Bodoquena in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil where their mission is to "preserve life and nature with responsibility" and adventures include trekking, rappelling, the highest waterfall in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, and swimming in the waterfall's many natural pools.

If anyone had told *The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta* that we would be intentionally going to see boa constrictors we would have laughed and said, "No, we don't think so!" However, that is exactly what we did by going to Projeto Jibóia during our trip to Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil**, and we actually enjoyed the experience!
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Nascente Azul, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Debra Argen - Snorkeling - Photo by Luxury Experience

The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had a "triathlon" of an adventure at Nascente Azul in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil where we spent an enjoyable day trekking, ziplining, and snorkeling in a pristine natural spring. Bonito is an eco-tourism paradise with many wonderful and exciting adventures to experience however be sure to book your adventure well in advance as there is a limit to the number of visitors allowed entrance each day.

Pequie - Mato Grosso do Sul Safari - alligator - photo by Luxury Experience

The Pantanal in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil is an enormous tropical wetland region where the abundance and diversity of the wildlife there is amazing. The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta went on a photographic animal safari during our stay at Pousada Pequi to "discover" its incredible beauty and fell in love with the area and its flora and fauna.

Seashore Trolley Museum - Kennbunkport, Maine, USA - photo by Luxury Experience

All aboard! One of the most iconic sights in Kennebunkport, Maine is the beloved sightseeing trolley. In keeping with its time-honored tradition, we visited the Seashore Trolley Museum (New England Electric Railway Historical Society), which is the largest and oldest electric railway museum in the world. Experiencing the museum and riding a vintage electric trolley at the Seashore Trolley Museum was the perfect way to experience an electric trolley and learn about the history and how they played a substantialand very important role in changing the lives of many. The Seashore Trolley Museum opened in 1939 to preserve the past and celebrate the age of the trolleys.

Esopus Meadows Lighthouse - Hudson River Cruises - photo by Luxury Experience

Experiencing a sightseeing cruise with Hudson River Cruises aboard the Rip Van Winkle down the Hudson River exploring the Hudson Valley of New York and the Catskill Mountains was a breathtaking experience. For the past 35 years, Hudson River Cruises has provided stunning vistas and excellent service. The cruises run from mid-May until the end of October, making them the perfect way to experience the beauty during the summer as well during Autumn's annual "leaf peeping."

Essex Clipper Dinner Train - CHEERS - photo by Luxury Experience

The Essex Clipper Dinner Train in Essex, Connecticut was the perfect setting for the "Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta to have a romantic 2.5-hour summer dinner, 1920s style. Comfortably seated in the beautifully restored 1924 Meriden dining car we enjoyed the scenic views and the stunning sunset as the train made its way through picturesque New England scenery. So close your eyes, let 1920s music play, pop the bubbly or enjoy a cocktail, and imagine yourself onboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train, perfect for couple's, families, or for celebrating life's special occasions.

Over the river and through the woods...Off-Road Driving at The Greenbrier® - America's Resort in *White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia* in a *Jeep Wrangler Rubicon; what a fantastically fun and wild ride for The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta*!
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Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Essex, CT, USA - All Aboard!

Essex Steam Train - Debra C. Argen, Edward F. Nesta - photo by Luxury Experience

The Essex Steam Train conductor called "all aboard" and the "Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta were off on another adventure. Essex, Connecticut is beautiful anytime of the year but especially so during the fall when the foliage attracts visitors from around the world to experience its beauty. Over the course of our narrated 2 ½ hour journey, we experienced this annual phenomenon by train and by riverboat, as part of the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat experience.

East Coast Open Polo Championship - Kissing Trophy - photo by Luxury Experience

The United States Polo Association® (USPA) and Greenwich Polo Club presented the 2015 East Coast Open a high-goal polo championship, held in Greenwich, Connecticut with six teams comprised of polo's top players competing in the 20-goal tournament for the coveted Perry Cup trophy over a two week and three weekend period. Intense, fast-paced action made for an exciting tournament for both the players and the spectators!

Debra Argen and Captain Wes Penney- photo by Luxury Experience

Boston, Massachusetts has great lobsters, and while anyone can have a lobster dinner in a restaurant, "The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta opted to get up close and personal by experiencing the Battery Wharf Hotel's "Keep the Catch Lobster Excursion" one of the hotel's unique experiences where we went out on a commercial lobster boat to catch lobsters for our dinner, which Chef Joseph Adamo of Aragosta Bistro + Bar cooked for us. Definitely a thrilling and a very tasty adventure!

*"The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta* tested their mettle at *Stowe Mountain Resort, in Vermont, USA, home of Mount Mansfield* the state's highest peak! The 2015 ski season in Vermont is one that will be remembered as the year of abundant snowfall and incredible skiing, and happily we can say that *Luxury Experience* was there to experience it!
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Dog Sledding in Stowe, VT, USA - The Thrill of the Ride

Mush called Rob Farley of October Siberians and his team of Siberian Huskies whisked us away on a thrilling dog sled ride at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont. A moonlight night, pristine snowy trails, falling snow, a glowing bonfire, and hot chocolate and hot cider waiting for us in the gazebo provided the perfect setting for a romantic and magical ride, one of the many adventures offered by Umiak Outdoor Outfitters.

Shenendoah Golf Course at Turning Stone, Verona, NY - -photo by Luxury Experience

Shenendoah Golf Club at Turning Stone in Verona, New York is a dream course to play. "The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta played the stunning 18-hole PGA championship golf course designed by Rick Smith on a beautiful autumn day and look forward to playing there again. Constructed and maintained to TOUR standards at more than 7,000 yards, Shenendoah Golf Club opened in 2000, hosted the PGA National Club Professional Championship in 2006, and since then has earned numerous awards and accolades including: Top 100 Courses You Can Play, Best Golf Resort in the Northeast, Top 100 Best Resort Courses, and Top 50 Courses for Women, to name but a few.

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