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You can only visit the Brooklyn Bridge or Central Park so many times before your pending relationship yearns for a more romantic destination.
If you’re contemplating a “commitment,” a true litmus test lays within three hours north of New York. The cozy hamlets dotting the Hudson Valley are ripe for your discovery and teeming with diversions—in other words, ample intimacy with nature and small-town atmosphere, all encompassed by scenery that enhances the mood for (almost) anything.
And yes, when you’re both staring into some of the nicest sunsets this side of a fictional paradise, it might spark other impulses—like a heavy conversation. Consider yourself warned.
To the novice traveler, wondrous visions only bring dollar signs. But along with the following trip recommendations and websites, some hints will help you along the way.
Exploring your date’s personality in a beautiful part of New York shouldn’t cost you more than $400, excluding transportation. Most locales are accessible by mass transit options Amtrak and Metro-North, but to really absorb the region’s bounty, renting a car is your best bet. Check prices at rental offices outside the city for better rates.
Tip 1: For any destination less than three hours away, it’s advisable to depart early Saturday morning after you have eaten breakfast at home.
You’ll save a few bucks without those Friday night accommodations or those evening and morning meals.
Don’t worry about looking like a cheapskate. Mention the idea of going away late Friday night; you’ll score big points for spontaneity.
