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Postcards from the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show 2023, Bronx, New York, USA
Penn Station - Photo by Luxury Experience
Holiday traditions create lasting memories and one of our favorite winter holiday traditions is attending the annual Holiday Train Show® at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York. Celebrating its 32nd anniversary, the Holiday Train Show® at the NYBG enchants visitors of all ages with its exquisite miniatures of approximately 200 iconic New York landmarks. What makes the miniatures so spectacular is that they are created from bits of nature - branches, twigs, resin, pinecones, seed pods, and more that delight the eye. Positioned within the lush plantings in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory with G-scale model trains running throughout, the overall effect is absolutely magical! All Aboard! The Holiday Train Show® at the NYBG runs until January 15, 2024.
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Postcards from Historic and Romantic Peekskill, New York, USA
Peekskill, NY - Sculpture Art - photo by Luxury Experience
Peekskill, New York is a dream of a weekend getaway with much to discover and explore whether you are looking for a romantic weekend, to enjoy the arts, have an adventure, explore its gastronomy, or learn about its history. Conveniently located 20 miles from Westchester, New York, 31 miles from Poughkeepsie, New York, 37 miles from Greenwich, Connecticut, 39 miles from Hyde Park, New York, 44 miles from Manhattan, New York, 65 miles from Newark, New Jersey, 80 miles from New Haven, Connecticut, 113 miles from Albany, New York, and 142 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peekskill, New York offers something for everyone and should be on your "travel radarscope."
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Postcards from Luxurious Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Greenwich Concors deEelegance,  Edward F Nesta - photo by Luxury Experience
Founded in 1640, Greenwich, Connecticut is one of the wealthiest towns in the United States. Located on Connecticut's Gold Coast on Long Island Sound, Greenwich is only a 50-minute train ride from Manhattan, yet it is a world away. Sumptuous shopping, luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, beaches, parks, summer concerts, along with cultural, sports, and community events offer residents and visitors something to enjoy in every season. No wonder then that Greenwich attracts many celebrities who call Greenwich home or come to visit.
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Postcards - Falling in Love with Madison, CT, USA
Thimble Island Cruise - Islands along the shore - photo by Luxury Experience
The towns surrounding Madison, Connecticut are like a string of pearls, each with its own charm. Heading north from the south, you will pass the towns of Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, and Killingworth, all of which are worth exploring. New England shore towns, the possibilities for discoveries are endless in any season. We thoroughly enjoyed a mini vacation experiencing their charm.
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Postcards from Late Winter at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford, CT, USA
Debra C. Argen with Goat - Stamford Museum & Nature Center - photo by Luxury Experience
Although this has been a very mild winter in Connecticut, when the month of March hit the calendar, we were ready to get out of the house and start exploring nature again and looking for signs of Spring. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center located in Stamford, Connecticut provided the perfect opportunity with their combination of hiking trails, friendly animals, and a sensational museum.
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Postcards from The Orchid Show 2023 at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA
Epidendrum Pacific Prince Hot Pink - photo by Luxury Experience
Orchids are nature's most beloved and exotic of flowers and The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in Bronx, New York, annually attracts orchid aficionados, horticulturists, artists, and photographers to celebrate their stunning beauty. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023, this year's show features the vision of the acclaimed landscape artist and designer Lily Kwong who transforms the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a dream-like fantasy that must be seen to be fully appreciated. We attended opening weekend, and the show once again dazzled our senses. The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden runs until April 23, 2023.
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Postcards from The Holiday Train Show 2022 at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA
NY Yankees Stadium - photo by Luxury Experience
Once again, we were enchanted with the Holiday Train Show® at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in the Bronx, New York. For over 30 years, the NYBG has continued their tradition of creating a holiday fantasy that deftly combines over 190 iconic models of New York landmark buildings all made from natural items found in a forest with more than 25 G-scale model trains and trolleys. Delightful for all ages, we have made the Holiday Train Show® one of our annual traditions since 2017, and every year it keeps getting better. The magic of the holiday season at the NYBG and the Holiday Train Show® runs until January 16, 2023.
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Postcards from the Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
1936 Ford Phaeton - Saratoga Automobile Museum - photo by Luxury Experience
While thoroughbred horse racing is synonymous with Saratoga Springs, New York, there is also another kind of horsepower there at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Located inside the historic brick bottling plant that was once home to the famous Saratoga Springs waters, the Museum has an excellent collection of permanent and special exhibits. If you love automobiles, this Museum will have your engine racing!
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Postcards from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
Secretariat statue - National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame - photo by Luxury Experience
Since the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame opened to the public on June 2, 1956, at 191 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York, it has been an icon, recording the history and legacy of thoroughbred racing that began in 1863 at the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in America. If you love the sport of horseracing, this world-class racing museum and hall of fame should be on your must-visit list when visiting Saratoga Springs, New York.
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Postcards from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT, USA - Family Fun
Maritime Aquarium Norwalk, CT, USA
Looking for a fun (and educational as well) outing? We had to look no farther than The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Connecticut, which provided us with hours of enjoyment and is perfect for all age groups. Sharks, and rays, and harbor seals, oh my! There were so many interesting exhibits to experience that kept us enthralled. Located 43 miles from Manhattan, and is easily accessible by boat, car, or Metro-North train, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is the perfect year-round destination for entertainment.
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Postcards from Wave Hill, Bronx, NY - Art in the Gardens
Wave Hill House - photo by Luxury Experience
Looking for a fun New York "day getaway"? We fell in love ... with Wave Hill located on 28 stunning acres along the Hudson River in the Riverdale section of Bronx, New York, which is a stunning oasis to relax, refresh, and enjoy art and nature. Their slogan is "A public garden and cultural center," and on the day we visited there were beautiful gardens to explore, new art installations in their galleries, and dance performances by Pigeonwing Dance . Although we were only 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, it felt like we were worlds away. Easily accessible by car, Metro-North train, subway, and bus, Wave Hill is the perfect place to spend the day for New Yorkers, Tri-Staters, or "Big Apple" visitors. 
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Postcards from The Orchid Show 2022 at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA
Slipper Orchid - NY Botanical Gardens - photo by Luxury Experience
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in the Bronx, New York celebrates The Orchid Show's 19th year with Renowned Designer Jeff Leatham's: Kaleidoscope where his stunning use of color, shape, size, and design create a kaleidoscope of color with breathtaking orchid displays. The Orchid Show runs until May 1, 2022, and it is the perfect location to celebrate Spring.
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Postcards from Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, CT, USA - Dressed for the Holidays
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Holiday Table - photo by Luxury Experience
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum located in Norwalk, Connecticut is truly spectacular at any time of the year, however when it dons its Victorian finery for the holiday season it is absolutely magnificent! We got into the spirit of the season with their exhibit and tour "Holiday Enchantment at the Mansion," which runs until January 9, 2022. Tours are given Wednesday through Sunday at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
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Postcards from the Holiday Train Show 2021 at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA
City Hall NY -NY Botanical Garden Train Show 2021 - photo by Luxury Experience
Holidays are about traditions, and for the past 30 years, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) - Holiday Train Show® has been an annual tradition for families to kick off the joyful spirit of the winter holiday season. The Holiday Train Show®, located in Bronx, New York, along with baking holiday cookies, watching holiday movies, and sipping hot cocoa brimming with marshmallows while wrapping gifts, has become a holiday tradition for Luxury Experience. Perfect for all ages, visiting the Holiday Train Show® at the NYBG will linger in your imagination long after you leave the show. The Holiday Train Show® at the NYBG runs from November 20 through January 23, 2022. Happy Holidays! 
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Postcards from the Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport, CT, USA
Amur Tiger by Jack Bradley
There is something magical about visiting zoos and spending time with animals that bring out the child in all of us, and the Beardsley Zoo located in Bridgeport, Connecticut is fun for all ages. Founded over 90 years ago the Beardsley Zoo located inside the gorgeous Beardsley Park has evolved into more than just a zoo providing home to endangered and vanishing animals as well as rescued animals, it is also a learning center, botanical garden, is a certified AZA (Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) that "design and maintain Species Survival   Plans (SSP), and so much more, which we "discovered" on our visit there. 
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Postcards from the NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA
I Want To Fly - KUSAMA- photo by Luxury Experience
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a spectacular 250-acre landmark oasis located in Bronx, New York that we love visiting year-round. Each season there is something different to experience as the gardens come into bloom, and their new exclusive art in the garden exhibition, KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature, which runs until October 31, 2021, should be experienced in every season. Featuring the impressive works of the acclaimed contemporary Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, set amidst the garden's spectacular flowers and foliage, the large-scale sculpture installations enchant and delight the senses.
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Postcards from Litchfield, CT, USA
Edith Morton Chase Mansion - Photo by Luxury Experience
Incorporated in 1719, Litchfield, Connecticut offers much for visitors to explore and discover with its historic and picturesque setting in the Litchfield Hills, hand-crafted artisanal spirits, upscale dining, and outdoor activities. Located 16 miles northwest of Waterbury, 34 miles west of Hartford, 40 miles from New Haven, 52 miles from Springfield, Massachusetts, 78 miles from Greenwich, and 96 miles from Manhattan, make it a desirable day-trip location. We had a wonderful day exploring its many offerings.
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Postcards from Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford, CT, USA
Debra C Argen - visits the Llama at Stamford Museum & Nature Center - photo by Luxury Experience
Searching for something fun to do? The Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Connecticut has it all! We spent a fantastic morning visiting the 118-acre museum and nature center, exploring the hiking trails, experiencing the grandeur of the Bendel Mansion once the home of fashion icon Henri Willis Bendel, and of course, spending time with the animal residents at the Heckscher Farm. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a perfect experience for all age groups.
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Postcards from Historic Woodbury, CT, USA
Glebe House - Jim Howson in Military Attire - Photo by Luxury Experience
Connecticut was the fifth state to join the United States in 1788, and Woodbury, Connecticut founded in 1673 and its nearby towns are rich in history. From a museum to antique shops and galleries to artisanal craft breweries and wineries, there is much to discover in the area. As always, Luxury Experience did our best to discover new places for our readers to enjoy and experience for themselves.
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Postcards from Rutgers Gardens, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Allium and a Bee - Rutgers Gardens - Photo by Luxury Experience
New Jersey is nicknamed the Garden State, so on a beautiful summer Sunday morning, we drove to Rutgers Gardens in North Brunswick, New Jersey to explore the beauty of their gardens. Part of Rutgers University, Rutgers Gardens is a sensational botanical garden that has delighted visitors for over 100 years and was the perfect place to stroll and spend a few hours soaking up nature. After "sheltering in place" for several months due to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, we were more than ready to get out in nature while maintaining social distancing, and the 180-acre Rutgers Gardens was the perfect place for a morning of exploration.
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Postcards from Spring 2020 in Southampton, NY, USA
Coopers Beach - Southampton, NYC - photo by Luxury Experience
During these trying days of the coronavirus 2020, we thought readers might like to do a little "armchair traveling" to Southampton, New York to cheer the spirit and plan for future trips. While you may know that Southampton, New York is part of the chic and wealthy towns that comprise The Hamptons, did you that it is also a very historic town that was founded in 1646? Whether you wish to explore its pristine beaches, dine at world-class restaurants, do some retail therapy, or discover its cultural and historical offerings, Southampton, New York is a perfect escape in any season!
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New York Botanical Garden - The Orchid Show 2020, Bronx, New York
Paphiopedilum Slipper Orchid - NY Botanical Gardens Orchid Show - Photo by Luxury Experience Celebrating its 18th year in 2020, The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in Bronx, New York attracts locals as well as visitors who travel from around the world to see the thousands of stunning orchids on display. For the 2020 show, the acclaimed designer Jeff Leatham created a "kaleidoscope of color" utilizing orchids of all sizes, shapes, and colors to create a magical environment. Be prepared to have your senses dazzled! The Orchid Show runs until April 19, 2020
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New York Botanical Garden - The Holiday Train Show 2019
New York Botanical Gardens - The Holiday Train Show 2019 There is something magical about The Holiday Train Show® at the  New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in Bronx, New York that captures the imagination of all ages. Celebrating its 28th year, The Holiday Train Show® has captivated the hearts of New Yorkers and visitors who make the train show part of their annual holiday tradition. If you live in the New York City area or will be visiting there for the holidays, be sure to put the NYBG on your "must visit" places. The Holiday Train Show® runs  until January 26, 2020.
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Postcards from Historic and Contemporary Concord, New Hampshire, USA
The State House, New Hampshire - photo by Luxury ExperiencceConcord, New Hampshire founded in 1734, is the state capital and interesting to note is that it was the home of the 14th United States President, Franklin Pierce. As such, history abounds in this pretty New England city. While leaf-peepers flock to New Hampshire to experience Autumn's finest colors, Concord has much to attract visitors in all seasons, with its historic sights, museums, vineyard, great restaurants, and much more, which we discovered when we visited in late August.
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Postcards from Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA
Reno, Nevada - The Biggest Little City - photo by Luxury Experience Greetings from Reno, nicknamed "The Biggest Little City In the World" and Lake Tahoe, Nevada! The area has much to offer visitors in all seasons including beautiful scenery, year-round festivals, cultural offerings, outdoor activities and adventures including hiking, bicycling, white waterrafting, tubing on the Truckee River, boating on Lake Tahoe, wild horse tours, and 18 ski resorts within a short distance that make it a perfect travel destination!
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Postcards from Springfield, MA, USA
Springfield, MA - City of Firsts - photo by luxury experienceSpringfield, Massachusetts, located in the western part of the state, was settled in 1636, incorporated as a city in 1852, is the third largest city in Massachusetts and the fourth largest in New England. It is an exciting "city of firsts" including the birthplace of basketball and was the home of Theodor Geisel aka "Dr. Seuss. "It is a city that has much to offer visitors with its diverse attractions and culture, and is conveniently located to Hartford, Lenox, Albany, Boston, Providence, Manchester, and New York City, making it a perfect day trip, weekend trip, or anytime getaway.
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Postcards from Pantanal and Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Magestic Waterfall - Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil - photo by Luxury Experience We had a fantastic time discovering the Pantanal region and Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil where ecotourism and sustainability are the main focuses.  Although we have spent many years traveling to, and writing about various parts of Brazil, this was our first trip to Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), and we instantly fell in love with it. Located in a region rich in history, there are prehistoric caves, waterfalls, pristine river springs, hiking trails, and an abundance of exotic animal life to discover; all of which we did!
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New York Botanical Garden - The Orchid Show: Singapore 2019
New York Botanical Garden - Singapore Moth Orchid 2019 We took an enchanted trip to Singapore without a passport via the New York Botanical Garden for The Orchid Show: Singapore 2019, located inside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in Bronx, New York. Every year from February until April, the New York Botanical Garden transforms the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a spectacular display of rare and exotic orchids, and for 2019, their theme is Singapore. The Orchid Show: Singapore 2019 runs until April 28, 2019.
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New York Botanical Garden - The Holiday Train Show 2018
New York Public Library - NY Botanical Garden Train show 2018 - photo by Luxury Experience The Holiday Train Show® at the  New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York is a spectacular experience for all ages and is even bigger for the 2018-2019 season! The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is gorgeous at any time of the year with its amazing collection of exotic plants, however when it transforms itself for The Holiday Train Show® held annually since 1992 from November until January, it takes on a magical quality. For the 2018-2019 show, Paul Busse and his team created a land of enchantment with more than 175 of iconic New York landmarks with model trains running throughout. The show runs until January 21, 2019.
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Postcards from Autumn in Kennebunkport, Maine, USA
Kennebunkport, Maine - photo by Luxury ExperienceKennebunkport, Maine founded in 1653, is a beautiful and quaint New England seashore resort town. Adding to its cache, it is the Summer home of two former United States Presidents, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, and their families. Stunning boutique hotels, wonderful restaurants, pristine beaches, galleries, boutique shopping, horse-drawn carriages, iconic trolleys and so much more, makeit a perfect Autumn (or any season) getaway.
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Postcards from The Glass House, New Canaan, CT, USA
The Glass House - New Canaan, CT, USA - Photo by Luxury Experience Living in Connecticut, for years we have wanted to visit The Glass House in New Canaan. As it is only open for tours from May until November 30, somehow time slipped away from us each year without experiencing this architectural treasure built by the renowned American architect Philip Johnson. This year, we finally visited this National Trust Historic Site. Built between 1949 and 1995, The Glass House is nestled on 49-acres in the affluent town of New Canaan, Connecticut and consists of fourteen stunningly modern structures. Now a museum, Philip Johnson (1906 - 2005) lived in The Glass House from 1949 until his death in 2005.  
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