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Crystal Springs Resort Review: A Grand Escape to the Garden State
There is nothing worse than returning from a weekend getaway feeling stressed as soon as you hit the hustle and bustle of the city. So this past weekend I went in search of a 48-hour vacation that cou...
Seven Adventurous Fall Foliage Trips Near NYC
When green turns to gold, mixed with humbling hues of red, orange and yellow, that’s your cue. Whether for a day or weekend, celebrate our most spectacular season by land, air, and sea with these seve...
Get SideTracked: 6 Quick NYC Getaways by Train
At the end of a long work week—or smack in the middle of one—if you’re in need of a city break, the platform at Grand Central or Penn Station is always a good place to start. Whether the trip is spont...
oM’s 2013 Travel Picks for Great Getaways From NYC
When it comes to urban adventure, as far as we’re concerned, New York City is the best place to have one. And if you take a step further and go beyond the boroughs, as we’ve discovered over the past f...
Retr[Eats]: Bewitched at the Bedford Post Inn
While New York City has certainly seen an infusion of grill-obsessed restaurants over the last few years, there’s really nothing like getting out of town and dining al fresco in, well, much fresher ai...
9 Things to Do on New Year’s Day Around NYC
Rather than stay cooped up at home, surrounded by leftovers and the boob tube, choose from this list of nine adventurous and relaxing activities in NYC and beyond to help launch a live out loud 2014....
Top 10 Day Trips From NYC Under $20
If you don’t have a big travel budget or a lot of vacation time, these 10 easy day trips from NYC are for you. Wave Hill The Tip: Arrive on a Saturday before noon, when admission is always waived. Bri...
The Berkshires Gets a New Boutique Hotel
Downtown Pittsfield’s thriving art scene and creative energy make it a perennial favorite with urbanites craving a weekend getaway. On June 1, the already dynamic panorama gets an upscale boost with t...
Park Art: Three Outdoor Exhibits to See Now Near NYC
New York is loaded with world-class museums that offer a head-spinning variety of visual stimulation. But with warm weather finally here, now’s the time to enjoy your art with a ray of sunshine. This...
Sarah Knapp is a Brooklyn based entrepreneur whose love for the outdoors and community building led her to the October 2013 creation of OutdoorFest. She has a BA in History, is a Wilderness First Responder and a NY state hiking, camp and boating guide. Her proudest achievement to date is reading the Aeneid in Latin. 
Allison was one of our first top writers and Chief Editor but is no longer working with offMetro. Allison is a native New Yorker, who has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne, Toronto and Los Angeles. She frequently contributed travel pieces to Family Travel Forum, using her own children as guinea pigs as they travel the globe. She never missed a chance to sample local delicacies, as her love for travel goes hand-in-hand with her love for food and wine. 
Josh Laskin is a freelance travel writer and photographer based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. When he is not at work or on the road, you can find him in the mountains snowboarding, climbing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and eating bagel bites.
Annie is a travel writer, environmentalist, and surfer based in Venice, CA. She heads up our West Coast team, keeps our grammatical errors in check, and makes sure our California writers always have a plan for their next adventure. Follow Annie’s travels @annelisemcb.
Carly Pifer is a freelance writer who has been known to follow whims inspired by romantic movie scenes or colorful street style shots to India, Japan, Tunisia and Argentina. After stints living in Seoul, Boston, Paris and Los Angeles, writing and searching for something intangible, she landed somewhat steadily in Brooklyn and has begun to find inspiration in her more immediate surroundings. 
Kate E. O’Hara is a New York based freelance writer and photographer who loves all things food—especially the people who make it and market it. Her writing aims to capture the essence of the food experience; the stories that go well beyond a plate of ingredients. In addition to her love of food, Kate is also known to have a hankering for red wine and craft beer. You can also find Kate on Instagram