ENCLA VE EXPRESS
A 2289 NAUTICAL-MILE JAUNT BETWEEN THE ELITE ENCLAVES OF NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND THE HAMPTONS, NEW YORK.
BY KRISTIN MAJCHER STOPOVER
East Coast or West Coast? It’s a classic dilemma, but you don’t have to choose. Nearly all Falcon aircraft have the range to connect the elite enclaves of The Hamptons, New York and Napa Valley, California. Known for blending a laid-back attitude with luxury resorts, these two regions offer some of the world’s best gastronomic experiences in the heart of nature. This destination pairing is truly a match made in heaven—or at least 41,000 feet.
THE HAMPTONS
Start off your bicoastal bonanza by touching down at East Hampton Airport (KHTO) on the East End of New York’s Long Island. It’s a gateway to “The Hamptons” region, best known for being a playground for New York City’s elite. Here you’ll find a collection of ritzy beach towns dotted with celebrity mansions, farmer’s markets, art galleries and vineyards. While most popular in the summer, events like the Hamptons International Film Festival in October and winter wine tastings make this place a world-class destination all year round.
The Hamptons is chock-full of charming B&Bs, so cut to the chase and book a room at The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn about seven minutes from the airport. Originally built in 1663 as a private home, this small but luxurious hotel features six cozy rooms and a two-floor carriage house decked out with exposed wood beams and antique furniture. Enjoy a three-course dinner in the main dining room, or trade stories with locals over upscale pub grub in the beloved Tavern.
Each area in The Hamptons has its own character. Buttoned-up Bridgehampton hosts invitation-only polo matches, the former whaling port of Sag Harbor oozes historical charm and Montauk mixes boho beach retreats with a bustling surf scene at the easternmost end of Long Island. Hire a car to explore the region at your own pace.
You can’t go wrong with a stroll by the sand dunes at Cooper’s Beach in Southampton, recently ranked the second best in the country. Find a respite from the afternoon heat at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, a bright, expansive building paying homage to the barns local artists converted into studios. Then, welcome the sunset at the award-winning Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, famous for its rosé and cozy tasting room overlooking 55 acres of vineyards.
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