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On a recent road trip, a friend remarked that the Hudson Valley carries us through the seasons, and that each one draws us back for a different purpose. Promises of the perfect “fall” day may have drawn me here in the first place, but I now return for the quaint shops, historical treasures, and sophisticated dining. There’s always something new to discover.

A Hudson Valley Feast

Traveler contributing editor Margaret Loftus eats her way through the bounty in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Hudson Valley is known for many things–Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home, the Vanderbilt Mansion, lots of wineries–but my husband and I recently went there to check out the food scene I’d heard so much about. This fertile swath of…

Culinary Conquests

Calling all food enthusiasts: Wake up and smell the oregano. The Culinary Institute of America has recently designed five food-centric getaways that won’t leave you hungry. The CIA “Sophisticated Palate,” a selection of epicurean adventures that offer lectures on cooking techniques, traditions, food and wine pairing, and of course, wine tasting, encourages its guests to…