So I get this Tweet today:
Elevate Your Rate w/the 46 Adirondacks High Peaks: Starting 2day we’ will match R rates 2 the elevations for 46 Days http://yttwt.com/32wqq
I’m thinking that someone could theoretically climb the 46 relevant daily peaks during this special. Not only that, you could easily also add 46 Pints and 46 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
So really, it should be “Doing the 46-46-46, During the 46-46-46.
Tags: advertising·food·high peaks·lake placid·lodging·twitter
AMPERSAND, N.Y., Jan. 26. — For the past week fine clear, cold weather has prevailed, and the air has been of that bracing kind that only those who have been in the Adirondacks in the Winter know of. The last four nights the mercury has been below zero, and the ice on the lakes and ponds is from ten to twelve inches in thickness. The last four nights the mercury has been below zero, and the ice on the lakes and ponds is from ten to twelve inches in thickness. The sleighing on Saranac Lake, from one end to the other, is superb, and the driveway in the afternoon presents a pretty sight, with its many handsome turnouts filled with pleasure seekers.
The present season is by far the gayest Winter ever seen here. That the Northern Woods is a good a place for those seeking health and pleasure as a warmer climate has been fully established and is beyond doubt. The toboggan slide in front of the Hotel Ampersand, running down the lake, has been a source of much pleasure. Instead of using toboggans here, small bobs, holding about six, have taken their place. After reaching the ice they run for about half a mile. A good-sized place is kept on the lake clear from snow for skating. A number of the young men stopping at the hotel spend their mornings in hunting foxes and rabbits, which gives them an appetite that is something appalling.
Tags: heritage·hunt·lodging·saranac lake·weather
I know all you jet-setting leisure travelers have been waiting all year for The List to come out – well, here it is:
T+L 500 World’s Best Hotel 2009
Lake Placid - View from the Lake Placid Lodge
These sorts of places, even if they were within my meager budget, would not be my choice for a travel experience. But that’s just me. I have no idea how these were chosen or if the voting is Carter-approved, but I’d be willing to bet a shoe-shine and valet-parking that most any “willing” hotel could make this gargantuan list.
Maybe I’m just being cynical.
In any case, two of our local standouts have made the list. The Mirror Lake Inn and the Lake Placid Lodge both get a mention. The Inn beat the Lodge by just shy of one point. Clearly MLI’s superior PR tactics gave them the extra edge in beating what I would say is the nicest place within the Blue Line. One thing for sure, I’ll take an 84 in Lake Placid over a 95 in India any day.
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So, our routine trip to the hardware store was interupted by FIRE. According to Dwight, the cook at Perkins, the fire started in the pool/sauna area after some type of power surge. When we arrived on the scene, only the southern end of the complex was noticeably burning (Huge flames leaping into the air). Soon we saw emergency response from Keeseville, Saranac, Chazy, Beekmantown…. Despite their efforts, the fire quickly spread to the lobby area and finally all the through Legends (the bar) and into Perkins. I’d say the whole place is done.
Here’s a quick-look, a video, and a slideshow, more pictures after the jump:
More Day-after pictures – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
Tags: fire·lodging·plattsburgh
It’s apple season in the North Country. Did you know that I live in the McIntosh Apple Capital? Well, it’s true, I’m surrounded by apples. At this time of year, cider and donuts RULE.
Funny thing though, I’ve always had this silly song in my head every time bunches of apples are mentioned. I always thought that this was just a way to get a girl on the rebound.
One bad apple don’t spoil the whole bunch girl.
Oh, I don’t care what they say
I don’t care what you heard.
Tags: economic development·lodging·marketing·saranac lake·web 2.0
Update Again: The Point Resort is back open for business.
Update: Hi all you PBS watching Adirondack Fans! Just so ya know, The Point was sold. I recommend the Mirror Lake Inn.
The Point was again mentioned as one of the world’s most luxurious and costly hotels. Anyone else, sick of hearing this? In all reality, for 99% of the existing world, this place doesn’t even exist. I’m not proud though, you can still donate to my Camp Fund (sidebar).
The Point, a Relais & Chateaux property in the Adirondacks that was once a Rockefeller Great Camp, has just 11 rooms, each with lake views and a chiseled-stone fireplace. Included in the room rate, which starts at $1,250 a night and puts it on our list of the priciest hotels, are activities such as fishing, horseback riding and golfing. All meals and alcoholic beverages are covered; guests fill out a dining survey weeks in advance of their stay to ensure that their desires are catered to.
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