Catskills’ Hotels Props In what can only be described as incredible, three new hotels in the Catskills earned spots among Travel + Leisure’s “100 Best New Hotels Worldwide,’ the magazine’s annual “It List.” The hotels—Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, Inness in Accord and Piaule Catskill (pictured above) in Catskill—are all upscale stays located on the west side of the Hudson River. Isn’t it time for a staycation? Stay Tuned: Through The Mill(brook) Proposed luxury resort Second Mountain still on life support.  |  By Richard Pérez-Feria After exiting from New York City’s NoMad and Eleven Madison Park—annually ranked among the top restaurants on…

(above) Arethusa Farms sample game is strong. SoCo Creamery Scoop Shop 5 Railroad Street Great Barrington 01230 413.644.9866 SoCoCreamery.com Known for its decadent hot fudge served all year round,…

tire in the hole: (above) This irrestible tire swing is located in the former community swimming hole in Livingston Manor. Sadly, it’s now private property and swimming is no longer…