What to know about living—or at least vacationing—on a houseboat in NYC

… docking fees at city marinas cost just a fraction of the rent youd pay for a traditional apartment and you have all … Halpern You can move a houseboat but its not easyyou have to tow it Whereas there are liveaboards where people dock … plastic over the top to keep out the cold and think about how youre going to heat it says Halpern Youll need to be …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 23, 2017 - 10:00AM
Beyond the boardwalk: What to know about vacation home options in Atlantic City, New Jersey

… and its a more familyfriendly crowd concurs Nick Polito a realtor with Weichert a local brokerage … Explore beyond the … of course theres the food The casinos and hotels are chock full of options at a variety of price points including an … airport says Lang and preliminary talks of adding ferry service to Atlantic City in the future Below a few sample …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 22, 2017 - 2:59PM
Looking for a relaxed getaway with no "scene" to speak of? Connecticut's Litchfield County awaits

… wide open spaces Connecticuts Litchfield County is just about as good as it gets In fact back in the 1980s the New York Times was the first to proclaim this … International Realty said that article helped bring a lot of secondhome buyers to the area And theyve continued coming …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |June 21, 2017 - 8:59AM
Head to New Paltz this summer for a blend of the energetic and the bucolic

… two massive stretches of protected land Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Preserve  And for New Yorkers less inclined … to use hiking trails and the spa and go kayaking on Lake Mohonk  One popular and arduous hike on its 1325 acres … to a lot of vacationers he says  Foodwise the Main Street Bistro is a popular breakfast spot with both locals and …

By Alanna Schubach |June 19, 2017 - 9:05AM