COLD SPRING IS VERY COOL

Happy Monday Jet Setters! Hope you all had a great weekend! For those of you that follow Jet Set Smart on Twitter, then you should know that JSS went to check out a quaint little town this weekend...Cold Spring! The little town of Cold Spring, New York is located about an 1 and 1/2 drive north of New York City. It's a great town with lots of antique stores, boutiques, cute little restaurants and cafes that is a perfect destination for a little weekend getaway. Have any of you guys been there? It's located on the Hudson River and is nestled right in the mountains. It's such a beautiful place, and I couldn't believe as someone who grew up in New York City, that I've never been. I'll tell you more about where we stayed and what we did on our little overnight trip tomorrow...stay tuned!

AN OCTOBERFEST IN OCTOBER

Yes, we all know the real, true Octoberfest is held every year in Germany...and what an event it truly is! But, it's funny that it's called Octoberfest because it's usually held at the end of September, and finishes in early October. In fact, this year's festivities officially ended last Sunday! So, I did a little digging to find out where my New York jet setters could go for an Octoberfest celebration...in October...and closer to home than Germany...and I found something that I think sounds like a lot of fun!Circle-Line Sightseeing Cruise has an annual Octoberfest cruise that runs every weekend during the month of October! Basically, you hop on the boat from Pier 83 in Manhattan at 8:30am sharp and go for a 2-hour cruise up the Hudson River (enjoying beautiful scenery of fall foliage and views of the George Washington Bridge and other sites along the way) all the way up to Bear Mountain State Park. On the boat, you can buy all of the beer you want. Once you get to Bear Mountain State Park, the festivities really begin with German food, beer, and entertainment. You leave the park at 3:30pm for your 2-hour cruise back to Pier 83 which drops you off by 5:30pm. Ticket Prices are as follows: Adults ($49), Children ($30), and Senior Citizens ($40).