I know, I know! We've barely recovered from Christmas and now it's almost Valentine's Day! If your special someone is a New York fan, check out some of our gift suggestions.


1. The New York Times Guide to
Unforgettable Weekends offers exactly that: unforgettable weekend adventures. Trip ideas include hiking, hot air ballooning, and whale watching, to name a few. Includes dining and lodging suggestions as well as area attractions.

2. Does your loved one like New York and antiquing? Then a copy of Antiquing New York might be just the ticket. This indespensible guide to hundreds of antique dealers and sources in New York State will provide a good excuse to travel the state looking for that one-of-a-kind buy.There's also Antiquing New York - NYC and Upstate, a newer version that focuses on New York City and surrounding areas.

3. Irvina Lew's In and around New York
(Romantic Weekends Series) book lists romantic trips around New York City, and in New Jersey, Rhode Island,
Connecticut and Pennyslvania.

4. If you're looking for a quaint little hotel, check out New York's 100 Best Little Hotels. The back cover describes the hotels listed as "The most distinctive and enchanting places to sleep - in the city that never does!"

5. Ready to go? The Empire State Bed & Breakfast Association Empire State B & B Association lists member b & b's by name, region or city. You can also request a free guidebook or order gift certificates for participating inns here. And finally, for the ultimate gift, there's a link to "Inns for Sale".

Happy Valentine's Day!