East Hampton in the summer is defined by its bustling Main Street, lined with some of the fanciest stores found on the East End, as well as some of the most expensive cars you can find anywhere - usually lined up in bumper to bumper traffic.
But in the off season, the things that make the most-developed of the Hamptons' hamlets so chaotic and cramped in the warmer months suddenly become priceless perks. Unlike Montauk, say, where there isn't much to do when it's bitter cold out but stay indoors, East Hampton offers a movie theater, a bowling alley, and yes, even a Starbucks, should you need a triple-half-caf-grand-latte and a WiFi connection.
Not only that, but East Hampton has a strong sense of local community, meaning most of its restaurants, cafes and markets are open year round...
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Easy escape: I had a bad boyfriend breakup and I purchased a last minute ticket on a Bolt bus and jetted down to
Baltimore last summer. It was the perfect last minute trip to visit a friend, get out of town and visit a really cool city. The arts, culture, music and nightlife is everything I love about Detroit (where I used to live) but much closer to New York.
One unusual item you've brought back from a trip: I was planning a beach trip this past fall and couldn't find any flip-flops stocked in stores, so I bought
Crocks. I hate saying it, but it was the best thing I've ever bought for a vacation. From the beach, to the hot springs, to rainforest hikes ... they were amazing...
This week we're rounding up travel deals from all over the globe, picked with New Yorkers in mind, and we've got everything from a luxury hotel package in Tokyo to free WiFi on trains.
Our favorite find? A private sale offering over 50% off one of our favorite hotel rooms in the world.
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- Ireland in Spring: Flights to Dublin are just $549 at the end of April.
- Puerto Rico for Less: Flying to San Juan from New York couldn't be easier, and there are tons of affordable airfares for just $256 this spring.
- SF Boutique Hotel Bargain: The Hotel Adagio is 55% off through May, meaning you can book rates for as little as $89/night with a special booking code.
- Palm Spring's Ace Hotel 50% Off: Patio rooms at the Palm Springs Ace Hotel in spring are normally $270 a night - but with this private sale, they drop to just $128/night.
- Paris Exchange: Swap your NYC apartment for an adorable looking Parisian apartment from April 26th to May 9th (or shorter, if you prefer). Paris, in the spring, for free? Yes, please!
- New Hampshire Country Inn: There's snow up in them there hills, and the super well reviewed Adair Inn has plenty of ways to keep you warm after a day of skiing or snowshoeing. This package will get you three nights stay in a lovely room, meals and lots of perks for just $709.
- Luxury for (Way) Less in Tokyo: Save $800 when you book this hotel/tour package in Tokyo that gets you airfare, a four nights' stay at the Four Seasons, and more.
- Trains Catch Up to Planes: A fancy train is offering free Wi-fi for passengers on board and in Penn Station.
