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California may hog the limelight when it comes to American wine, yet it was first produced on the east coast and New York state currently has more than 1600 vineyards and 400 wineries.
We visited the excellent Millbrook Winery in Stanford and the more rustic, hipster Palaia Vineyard in Highland Mills.
For culture vultures who perhaps aren’t as keen on getting a full-on fix of retail therapy, New York state has plenty to offer. Art buffs or not, it would be difficult for anyone not to marvel at the 500-acre outdoor museum, Storm King Art Centre, where vast parkland is punctuated by artists’ sculptures and exhibitions, a unique, attractive blend of man-made works and natural creations.
You’ll be equally fascinated by the history at your fingertips courtesy of the Franklin D Roosevelt home, library and museum in Hyde Park.
The legendary former president’s home is immaculately preserved, while a whole afternoon could easily whizz by as you pore over artefacts and memoirs documenting his illustrious tenure at the White House, through the Great Depression and World War II.
Meanwhile, a lazy afternoon can be spent ambling around the quaint towns of Beacon or Rhinebeck, a far cry from the madding crowds of downtown Manhattan.
Yet for those who can’t resist a trip to the Big Apple, it’s only a short ride away from Stewart International Airport – shuttle busses are timed to meet passengers off the Edinburgh flight and transfer you to Times Square in just 90 minutes.
Norwegian Airlines’ service gives you the option to build a trip in which you take in the bright lights of NYC, before winding down and sampling some of the delightful Upstate region.
But you’ll need to be quick. Norwegian Airlines recently announced the cancellation of their Edinburgh-Stewart Airport flights, as of March next year.
Now is certainly the time take advantage of Scotland’s only direct route to New York. such as Cherry on Top sweet shop, and Limelight Lounge (home to the Punchliner Comedy Club).
The Carnival Radiance will also feature a Cloud 9 Spa with more space for a thermal suite, more treatment rooms and a selection of cardio and weight-training equipment.
But one of the most exciting changes will be the itineraries – as the Victory will mark Carnival Cruise Line’s return to European waters.
There will be a selection of nine to 13-day sailings to enjoy in the Med until the ship repositions for an inaugural season in New York.
The Western Mediterranean itinerary leaves from Barcelona on April 28, 2020, and sails for 11 nights stopping in Dubrovnik, Kotor, Messina, Naples, and Civitavecchia. Inside state rooms start from £1199 per person, including flights from Edinburgh.
To book this itinerary, or have a look at the other itineraries, call Barrhead Travel’s Cruise Team on 0330 094 0205.