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Twenty Best Finger Lakes Winter Activities for under $25

Think there’s little to do in the Finger Lakes during the winter, if you’re not into skiing? Think again!  And if your budget’s tight …

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A Bundle of Gift Ideas from the Finger Lakes – A Four-week Friday Series

I just agreed to lend my support to an organization called JingleBellRoc, that was started by designer Patrick Brennan and friends in his online …

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Touring the Finger Lakes Wine Trails – Part 4: Resources for Finger Lakes Wine Trail Visitors

In this post, we offer resources for Wine Trailers, including profiles of the four Finger Lakes Wine Trails (listed east to west), resources to …

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A relaxing meal and overnight stay can add to the wine trailing experience

Touring the Finger Lakes Wine Trails – Part 3: Do-It-Yourself Wine Trailing

In my first post of this series, I talked about the options of wine trailing with a tour company versus doing it yourself. If …

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Touring the Finger Lakes Wine Trails – Part 2: Seven Steps to Trailing with a Wine Tour Company

There are a number of very reputable companies that offer wonderful wine tours in the Finger Lakes region.  Some of their drivers serve as …

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Many select a wine tour company so they can enjoy the full tasting experience

Touring the Finger Lakes Wine Trails – Part 1: Wine Tour Guide or Do It Yourself?

In this 4-part series, we’ll show you how to customize your wine trailing experience.  We’ll be covering the following topics: Part 1 – Should …

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New Phone App for Leaf Peepers

If you’ve ever been on a hike and noticed a tree with unusual leaves or flowers you didn’t recognize and wish you knew more …

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Apple Picking in New York State

Each Columbus Day weekend, my sister and brother-in-law visit from Maryland, and we always earmark one day to go apple picking.  Our traditional destination …

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What to Pack for Fall Finger Lakes Travel

Fall in the Finger Lakes can be mercurial…literally.  The mercury rises and falls without warning and one day the weather will be mild and …

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