Hudson Valley Traveler

06/29/2024

A group of volunteers has begun work on the Old St. Mary of the Snow Cemetery on Cedar Street in Saugerties cleaning headstones and resetting those that have fallen over. It's a major undertaking but it is most satisfying and rewarding. The cemetery was opened in 1833 and many of the grave markers date back to the mid 1800's. It is amazing to be able to read engraving that has been illegible for so many decades. With some water and a little elbow grease you could not believe the transformation of these stones right before your eyes. For more information, or if you are interested in helping or making a donation towards the sand and gravel needed to reset the stones, contact John at 845-399-0479

04/20/2023

Next week is National Library Week and boy, do we have a week for you! Relive Spirit Week with us and bring home materials following each day's theme. And adults--hop in all week to finish our scavenger hunt and be entered to win a gift card to Stewart's!

11/21/2022

Three seats have opened up on our trip to the Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens and Arthur Avenue on December 7. For further information, or to reserve one of these last minute spots, contact [email protected] or call 845-399-6100. The bus leaves from Kingston/Saugerties and includes entrance to the Botanical Gardens, private guided tour of the Train Show, free time on Arthur Avenue and a fun bus ride. It's a great way to kick off your Holiday Season.

11/11/2022

God Bless all our Veterans - thank you for your service.

10/28/2022

Two seats have opened up on our trip to the Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens. We will have a guided tour of the train show and admission to the Botanical Gardens followed by free time on Arthur Avenue - "The Real Little Italy" - in the Bronx. The date is Wednesday, December 7. Call 845-399-6100 or email [email protected] for further information. Hope you can join us on this fun day!

09/24/2022

09/08/2022

Our thoughts and prayers go to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom. May she rest in peace.

08/19/2022

Why not get a head start on the Holiday Season with a trip to the New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show and a stop to "the original Little Italy" on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx? Join Hudson Valley Traveler on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 with a private guided tour of the Show, entrance to the Botanical Gardens, motor coach transportation to/from both stops and driver gratuity. We have pick up locations in Saugerties and Kingston. The cost is $120 per person and further details can be found on our website at www.HVTraveler.com or by calling 845-399-6100. We have one seat available before we start a wait list!

07/22/2022

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 7, 2022 because we're off to the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Gardens. We will pick up in the Kingston/Saugerties area in the morning for a guided tour of the spectacular train display at the gardens and then it's off to Arthur Avenue for the afternoon for eating and or shopping. It's a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit and pick up some treats for gifts or yourself. Visit www.HVTraveler.com or call 845-399-6100 for further details. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!!

05/05/2022

The world is still an uncertain place, but travel is picking up and most European countries are welcoming Americans with eased COVID-19 restrictions. The war in the Ukraine is another issue and part of me feels guilty planning travel while that is still going on. However, we don’t know how long it will last and we should make plans with the understanding that flexibility is key – things could change.

That being said, in 2020 Hudson Valley Traveler had arranged a spectacular itinerary through Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria. Naturally, this was postponed because of the pandemic; but our tour operator is going ahead with the original itinerary this September. Quite naturally, after two years some of those who signed up are no longer able to make the trip which has left a few vacancies. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at either 845-399-6100 or [email protected]. Time is of the essence, however, so please call by Friday, May 13. Highlights of this journey include both the Oberammergau Passion Play and Munich Oktoberfest as well as Neuschwanstein Castle and the medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. If you’re thinking about getting back to traveling, there is no better, safer way to do it than with a group under the guidance of a qualified tour operator.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Check out further details on our website www.HVTraveler.com!

05/05/2021

Today is not just Cinco de Mayo - it's also National Travel Advisor Appreciation Day. I would like to congratulate all my fellow professional travel advisors who were able to survive this past year and wish all those who did not, much luck and satisfaction in their future careers. Here's hoping we can all return to making plans and experiencing the world of travel in the very near future.