BEHIND THE SCENES: EB TURNS 42 AT THE POINT RESORT

Some snaps from my little mini-holiday in Upstate New York this past weekend at the exclusive, 11 room luxury hideaway, The Point Resort, formerly the Rockefeller Family great camp. Outdoor activities galore, private dining experiences, endless wine, old school board games in their pub and cozy fires at every turn. An added bonus.. the unexpected 6 inch snowfall that turned my planned fall frolic into a magical winter wonderland. #ThisIs42

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

MAPPS X THE POINT Special nightly rates… the property is all-inclusive. Nightly rates range from $1750 to $3750 a night based on room.

ROOMS: 11 individually styled guest rooms, each with a stone place and clawfoot tub. The boat house room is a freestanding cabin where the other 10 are located within 3 separate buildings.

WHAT MAKES THE POINT SO UNIQUE: Every meal and activity is personally tailored for you. Truffle popcorn at 4 pm, no problem as the kitchen is open 24/7. Archery with a fire pit, wine and cheese board set up within 5 minutes of requesting… done! Your assigned butler will personally oversee your stay and can set up all of your dining experiences throughout the property, not just in the Great Hall. During Covid this was extra special as we were able to dine alone but in various buildings and outdoor locations by the fire, avoiding the in-room dining service so many trips lend themselves to these days.

ACTIVITIES: Summer and Fall: Boating, non-motorized and motorized water sports, basketball, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, tennis and archery. Winter: Hiking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, ice curling, ice skating and cooking classes.

GETTING HERE: Located in the pristine Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, the estate is 45 minutes from Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Saranac, 45 minutes from Lake Placid, NY by car or 5 hours from Boston or New York City by car.

IDEAL TRAVELER: Couples seeking a romantic getaway or a group looking to gather together to celebrate a special occasion.

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THANKSGIVING EDITION: SKIP THE COOKING & TRAVEL INSTEAD

The Thanksgiving holiday for most is traditionally a time of being together at home. Family and friends from near and far gather annually to express their gratitude over turkey, pie and football. This year, the holiday will will look different for many families due to travel restrictions, mandated school quarantines or some having a high-risk family member/s. But, that doesn’t mean that all is lost here — with little to no commitments on the books, now is the perfect time to take that mini Thanksgiving vacation you always dreamed of if your lifestyle permits. We rounded up 3 resorts whose properties shine this time of year, offering guests luxurious accommodations, a host of outdoor activities, an all-American feast, plenty of space for football and what we all need now more then ever… someone else doing all of the cooking and the cleaning for us. The details below —

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THE PRESERVE SPORTING CLUB & RESIDENCES

Richmond, Rhode Island

GETTING HERE: 2.5 hours from NYC by car, 1.5 hours from Boston by car, 40 minutes from Newport, RI by car or arrive via helicopter and land on the club’s new helipad.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 – 4 bedroom palatial cabins ranging in size from 1,000 sf to 4,000 sf with ample space to accommodate your family and guests. Stylish interiors inspired by rustic elegance, features include gourmet kitchens, stone fireplaces, theater rooms and outdoor living space.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Mountain Biking, ATV, Clay Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Horseback Riding and Zip-Lining.

MAPPS X THE PRESERVE: Special nightly rates, daily breakfast for two per bedroom and a $100 food and beverage credit.

7 day cancellation policy

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BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN

Walland, Tenneesee

GETTING HERE: 30 minutes from Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport by car.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Six Watchman Cabins, 21 Stone Cottages and a variety of multi-bedroom ( 2-5 ) Azalea Gap and Mountain Homes that each feature a full-size kitchen, dining room, living room with stone wood-burning fireplace and an all season screened porch with a second stone wood-burning fireplace.

ACTIVITIES: Endurance climbs, trail running, rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, regional fly fishing, horseback riding, lake opportunities such as water slides, kayaking and paddle boarding, an art studio, half basketball court, an indoor rock climbing wall, yoga and fitness classes.

MAPPS X BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN: Special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and spa credits.

30 day cancellation policy

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MONTAGE PALMETTO BLUFF

Bluffton, SC

GETTING HERE: 30 minutes from Savannah, GA Airport by car.

ACCOMMODATIONS: A charming collection of rooms, suites, cottages, cottage suites, and vacation homes all nestled between vibrant waterfronts and tranquil forests. Designed in classic Southern style, these accommodations offer luxurious residential touches such as vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, opulent bathrooms and verandas with stunning views.

ACTIVITIES: Biking, Clay Shooting, Fishing, Boating, Water Sports, Golfing, Tennis, Heated Pool, Archery, Spa, Bowling Alley, Game Room and a Kids Club.

MAPPS X MPB: Special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and a $200 resort credit.

48 hour cancellation policy

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BEHIND THE SCENES: SUMMERING LIKE A ROCKEFELLER

Lake Kora, a legendary oasis with its own private 500-acre lake tucked into the Adirondacks,  provides the ultimate getaway. The history behind this spot is as fun to dive into as the lake’s refreshing waters, with ownership only changing hands four times since the turn of the last century. Back then, families whose last names were at the forefront of our collective consciousness, signifying power, taste and vast fortunes – Rockefellers, Astors, Morgans and Vanderbilts among them — built mountaintop, lakeside “camps” in Upstate New York to escape summertime heat and urban life. By most accounts, Lake Kora was the “grandest” of  Great Camps. This sprawling, timbered compound was purchased by Teddy Roosevelt’s Lieutenant Governor, Timothy Woodruff and tales of Woodruff’s ownership are of legendary hedonism in the woods with stories of the most unexpected amusements such as gondolas imported from Venice plying the lake, semi-tamed bears resided near the cabins, telephone service as early as 1903. Subsequent owners (neighboring Vanderbilts among them) indulged similar eccentricities – at one time, tame deer visited daily for freshly made blueberry pancakes.

Today, Lake Kora is but a few of the Great Camps which remain in private hands and open to the public since just 2015. Its present owner made a conscientious decision to open this captivating, private, and historical estate to a limited number of exclusive bookings during the peak summer and early fall months. 

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

MAPPS X LAKE KORA Special nightly rates… the property is all-inclusive.

GETTING HERE: Located in the pristine Adirondack Blue Lake Mountains of Upstate New York, the estate is 90 minutes from Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Saranac, 2.5 hours from Albany or Syracuse or 5.5 hours from Boston or New York City by car. Guests may also chose to arrive directly on property by seaplane or helicopter.

ROOMS: Twelve authentic guest rooms and seven lakeside lodges. 

ACTIVITIES: Water sports, boating, baseball, basketball, fishing, hiking, biking, sailing, squash, tennis, volleyball, kayaking, rollerblade hockey and ping pong.

IDEAL TRAVELER: Families or Groups. It is the ideal spot for a buyout whether you are a party of five or 40.

PACK YOUR BAGS and we will handle the rest. Email info@mappstravel.com to start planning.