Ever wish you could text the most stylish people in the world to ask them for their lists of things to do in the places they know best? Here are insider travel tips for those who would never be caught dead in a tourist trap. Bon voyage!At the top of MacGill’s list is a good pair of boots: “Blundstones, hiking boots, or Muck Boots” will work for most situations and keep your feet dry and stable on trails.
“Moving through the Hudson valley is all about transitioning easily between outdoors and indoors,” says MacGill. “I would say if you can’t picture yourself taking a quick trail walk in it, it’s unnecessary.”Each side of the Hudson River has its own distinct personality. Yvette—who’s retreat is on the quieter Catskills side, a 30 minute drive south of Kingston—describes the different as such: “If you want to be truly in the mix, you should stay on the other side of the Hudson river .
Amtrak has a route that goes from New York City to Hudson, but even if you take the train, you’ll want to rent a car while you’re in the area. “Rideshare apps don’t have a presence here, and you’ll want to visit a few different hikes and towns,” MacGill says. And if you’re relying on Google Maps for directions, “make sure you load your navigation while you have cell service—you’ll most likely pass through areas without it,” notes Neild.