Escape

Montauk

Montauk After the Rush

Montauk becomes more interesting when the performance of summer begins to loosen its grip. The line shortens, the wind sharpens, and the end of the is...

The Shoulder Season Became the Smart Season

September and October became Long Island’s most elegant travel months in 2022. The water stayed inviting, reservations became civilized and the landsc...

North Fork Without the Rush

The best North Fork days of 2022 resisted the tasting-room marathon. One vineyard, one serious meal, a farm stand and time near the water created a ri...

The Art of Leaving the Island Without Leaving

Shelter Island offered the perfect 2022 illusion: a true departure achieved without surrendering Long Island. A short ferry, slower roads and a delibe...

The New Rules of the Weekend Bag

The 2022 weekend bag became smaller, smarter and far less emotional. One jacket, two pairs of shoes, a disciplined color palette and a refusal to pack...

Thirty-Six Hours from Huntington to Montauk

The ideal 2022 Long Island escape did not require leaving the island. A carefully paced route from Huntington to Montauk delivered harbor light, serio...