End Summer with a Bang
A friend texted me yesterday, “do you know there are only TWO more weekends until Labor Day – where on earth did the summer go?!?” When I first read the text I thought she must have her dates wrong and opened my calendar app – nope, she was right! This summer has flown by – how is it mid-August and people are acting as if the season is winding down? It seems like all of my friends are trying to get that last beach weekend, rooftop drinks, or outdoor concert in before the calendar flips to September and it is “all over”.
Well, I have two things to stay to that, first, summer is not over until the fall Equinox on September 23rd and second, you still have a chance to get more summer fun in before the buzzer. Today I am excited to be be partnering up with Gilt City, the ultimate online destination for unforgettable and thrilling New York City experiences, and am sharing five of their great experiences that would be fantastic ways to celebrate summer’s last hurrah.
1) Picnic like Royalty Forget the lunch bags and ratty blanket – experience the crème-de-la-crème of picnics courtesy of Gilt City and Perfect Picnic NYC. Enjoy a butler-serviced 2-hour picnic for two with the finest meats, cheeses, and crudité plus a bottle of Prosecco and delicious watermelon salad, now 26% off on GiltCity.com.
2) Flirt With Frida Check out ‘Frida al Fresco’ Evenings at the New York Botanical Garden for 23% off when you buy a ticket on Gilt City. For $27, you can take in this exotic and thought-provoking exhibit featuring Mexican botanical life and some rare works from the sensational Frida Kahlo.
3) Aye Aye Captain Rent a beautiful boat within minutes on Boatbound.com. Try water sports, explore a local fishing hole, or set out on a leisurely sail on the tri-state area’s wonderful waterways. With various gift card options you can save $100, $200 or $400 on the site by visiting GiltCity.com beginning August 24th.
4) Go Behind the Scenes of‘ ‘Saturday Night Live’ Experience a week in the life of the cast and crew of this comedy phenomenon. Meet SNL’s key players, past and present, and interact with sets, props, and costumes in a way only the cast has for the last 40 years. Gilt offers access to the exhibition for two adults, four adults, or the family for up to 40% off.
5) Vineyard Hop in the Hamptons Embark on a luxurious day-trip on the spacious Hampton Luxury Liner – and tour three vineyards, sip the finest wines, and unwind during a live music performance, courtesy of Gilt City. You can save on these all-day wine tours for one or two people ($89-$165) on GiltCity.com starting August 27th. This one is personally my favorite and I am going next weekend, I will be sure to blog all about it!
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