North America

All aboard! The Holiday Train Show® at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in Bronx, New York has been a holiday tradition for over 30 years, and a part of our holiday tradition for 7 years. Each year the show draws repeat visitors from the Tri-State area, as well as from across the United States and internationally. Applied Imagination, started by Paul Busse, and now continued by his daughter, artist Laura Busse Dolan and her team carry on the tradition …

Who knew that Summer in Vermont could be so fun? While we had been to Vermont to ski in the winter, we had never experienced Vermont in the Summer and decided to explore its possibilities. We spent a perfect weekend in August exploring and discovering Manchester, Vermont, and cannot wait to return, no matter the weather or the season, as there is much to experience. We spent a short, but fabulous Summer weekend discovering Manchester and nearby neighbor, Dorset, Vermont …

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and as such there is much to do from historic to contemporary offerings. Founded in 1635, Hartford is one of the oldest cities in the United States. While we spent a perfect day exploring some of its many cultural, cocktail, and culinary offerings in this charming city, you can easily spend a weekend or longer as there is always something fabulous happening in Hartford, Connecticut, where their slogan is “No mo’ fomo (No more …

Spring is a magical time when gardens awaken from their winter nap and the earth is graced with an abundance of breathtakingly beautiful flowers. For many years, we had wanted to visit the annual Colorblends® House & Spring Garden in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and somehow always missed the date, either due to travel, rain, or other commitments. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, we finally made the trip to Bridgeport, and the wait was well worth it. The gardens were bursting with …

The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York has been an annual Spring tradition for Luxury Experience for many years. Every year the show is a different and spectacular feast for the eyes when the colorful displays of orchids fill the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory with their beauty and fragrance. New for the 2024 show, fashion takes its prominent place for their 21st annual Orchid Show with the theme, “Florals in Fashion” with designers Collina …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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.

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.