Ellie Robyns: Around Town, Week of April 13th, 2009
Around town and Travel weekly
Baseball is back!! 4/13/09 NY Mets home opener- nymets.com 4/14/09 NY Mets Welcome Home Dinner- NY Hilton 6:30pm
4/15/09- TAX DAY! (ugh)
4/17-4/19- ** Go Green Expo- NY Hilton
At this famous, multi-city event you will see over 200 exhibits, Interactive Seminars / Speeches, Film Presentations, an Eco-Fashion Show, a Green Marketplace and endless demonstrations & hands on activities at a daily kid's zone. This event is only $10 for the weekend and is open to businesses and to the public alike. The first day is reserved for businesses and for press. Join in the green movement and enjoy the Go Green Expo! www.gogreenexpo.com
Local and regional travel ideas: (for day or weekend)
Spa resorts- Buttermilk Spa (** open house Friday 4/17)- Milton NY (Dutchess county)- www.buttermilkspa.com
Wink Beauty Bar- Located right in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn This all green and organic salon, offers healthy manicures, natural products and extreme relaxation! Visit them at: winkbeautybar.com
Rocking Horse Dude Ranch
This year round, family friendly resort offers activities to satisfy all ages and interests. Horseback riding, snow tubing, a full dining room and much more! Located within 2 hours of nyc, visit:www.rhranch.com
Woodloch Resort
In the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania you will find this quaint resort, perfect for couples and conferences. They have a full service spa, gourmet cuisine and are also within 2 hours of NYC. Visit: www.woodloch.com
The Grasmere Inn- Westhampton Beach, NY
Replete with a daily complimentary continental breakfast, an amazing tennis camp staff and beautiful rooms, The Grasmere is your place to stay in Westhampton Beach. They are open year round and offer special packages which include tennis lessons and beach access. Literally around the corner from main street in Westhampton, The Grasmere is close to al things Hamptons.. Movies, shopping, cafes, and nightlife as well as houses of worship are all within walking distance from The Grasmere! Visit: www.westhamptontennis.com