{"id":8600,"date":"2014-07-18T07:14:06","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T11:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=8600"},"modified":"2014-07-20T17:01:51","modified_gmt":"2014-07-20T21:01:51","slug":"tinas-travelbug-hamptons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/18\/tinas-travelbug-hamptons\/","title":{"rendered":"Tina’s travelbug…..The Hamptons!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you missed my guest post over at TG Interiors yesterday on you guessed it….blue and white, hope you will swing by. Click here to visit me over there<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hi there, I started my travelbug series <\/a>a month or two ago and every now and then? I like to talk about and? celebrate a special place worth traveling to (in my eyes). I started with Italy and I think we can all agree that is a special place indeed, click here<\/a> if you missed it.<\/p>\n

Today’s destination is a lot closer but fabulous nonetheless. Since I live in NY, getting to the Hamptons\/Montauk is easy…2 hours give or take (and yes with traffic on holiday weekends its been more like a 4 hour hike). But it is truly the most picturesque beautiful, luxurious beach town\/playground you can imagine. Located on the “South fork” of Long Island, it actually consists of? several uber charming towns\/villages that make up “The Hamptons” then at the end there is Montauk. Each has it’s own little downtown and flavor as well as some of the prettiest homes you have ever seen ( I will have to do an other post in the future on the beautiful homes of the Hamptons).<\/p>\n

We have stayed in Southampton, East Hampton,? but in recent years go back to Montauk every summer. It is by far the most quintessential beachy town, very laid back, has a cool surfer vibe to it and the beaches are incredible. Besides when I need a little glamour, high end shopping or fancy dining…I drive a short 15 min to “Hollywood east” or that would be East Hampton (dubbed that because so many Hollywood actors, actresses and directors have made it a second home).<\/p>\n

Now……if it sounds perfect and it almos<\/em>t is there are are a few downsides to this playground of the rich and famous………<\/p>\n

Traffic<\/strong>– for the most part a nightmare. If you want to visit try to plan it during a weekday, a single lane highway (Rte 27) is the only main road and it can back up for miles and miles on weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n

Prices-<\/strong> Everything is expensive here. From gas (nearly $5.00 a gallon for regular) to restaurants, to renting a home, even the markets are way more. Case in point, ran in yesterday to a cute farmers market and picked up several types of fruit, a few crackers, a wedge of cheese, a parmigaano crusty loaf ( yes it was heavenly) but it came to over $100!! Even me being a little jaded did a doubletake at the cash register!<\/p>\n

No high end 5 star hotels<\/strong>– That is one thing that has really baffled me big time. I know? many others too. For all it’s world acclaim, popularity and obvious wealth, there is not a single 5 star hotel here. Plenty of gorgeous luxurious homes, yes but oddly no super highend hotels. There are either motels, beachfront condos (in one town) or a few really pretty charming bed and breakfasts but that is it! Very surprising indeed. God knows a high end smaller hotel would be the most popular thing to hit the Hamptons since the lobster roll. I hear though Gurney’s Inn is undergoing a 140 million dollar renovation and is going to bill itself as the<\/em> place to stay!<\/p>\n

So…..that is kind of my little synopsis on the Hamptons. It is a very special place and I am lucky to be able to spend time every summer here. My favorite times of day are waking up early, opening all the doors and windows letting in the fresh ocean air, hearing the distant sound of waves crash, grabbing? my mug of coffee and either reading? or getting on my computer knowing I have a beautiful day ahead of me OR late in the day around 6 being at the beach with a great book and everyone starts leaving and it’s me, my book and the sunset..ahhh perfect!<\/p>\n

There are many special “Montauk moments” that I cherish so here is a snapshot into “my Hamptons\/Montauk”…….and yes<\/em> it is very picture heavy. Very!<\/p>\n

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\"unnazcccmed\"<\/a>Hydrangeas and The Hamptons are practically synonymous<\/p>\n

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My beach house rental is so cozy and wonderful…have rented this a few summers in a row<\/p>\n

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Rose is the perfect beachy drink<\/p>\n

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Isn’t the front of the Ralph Lauren shop in East Hampton so very pretty!<\/p>\n

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Another shot of more white hydrangea bliss in East Hampton<\/p>\n

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\"ufoodnnamed\"<\/a>Had visitors coming so prepared a few appetizers using all fresh ingredients from the local farm..yum!<\/p>\n

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Realized my wardrobe out there is nearly all white (and blue)…surprised? I didn’t think so:)<\/p>\n

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One of the yummy Linzer Tart cookies from Silver’s in Southampton<\/p>\n

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Had a great afternoon at Montauk Yacht Club<\/p>\n

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And made this yummy antipasta for friends coming over<\/p>\n

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Had dinner at a restaurant that we go to every time we are out that way, Harvest on the Pond in Montauk, great food and beautiful setting right on the lake<\/p>\n

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Always inspired when I come back from the farmers market to make something good!<\/p>\n

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You know my feelings on hydrangeas…and somehow they are their most beautiful out in the Hamptons<\/p>\n

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Is there anything more beautiful than still water, a dock and a perfect sunset? Awwhhh….bliss!<\/p>\n

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Lots of blue and white inspiration can be found at any one of the super charming shops<\/p>\n

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Love this beautiful big brass bell at the docks in Montauk<\/p>\n

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A favorite lunch spot in Southampton, super charming Silver’s on Main St.<\/p>\n

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Pierre’s in Bridgehampton is a chic little very popular French bisto\/cafe with a fantastic bakery next door (how convenient)!<\/p>\n

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The charming shops and famous seafood eatery, Gosman’s? that is a “must go to” as my kids have been going there since they were babies….<\/p>\n

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More gorgeous flowers in bloom….love those colors!<\/p>\n

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This is? Topping Rose House, a new high end hotel in Bridgehampton, have heard good things<\/p>\n

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Love sitting on my deck listening the waves and catching late day sunset from afar<\/p>\n

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This Serena and Lily popup shop embodies that great beachy chic vibe<\/p>\n

\"unname343d\"<\/a>Even on? rainy dreary day, everything is still beautiful!<\/p>\n

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Home of THE best fish taco in all of the Hamptons….the tables at Bostwicks in Amagansett are pretty cool too<\/p>\n

\"unnafamed\"<\/a>There are no words to tell you how good this really is…. A M A Z I N G!! Anyone who I have turned onto their fish taco is seriously addicted too.<\/p>\n

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The charming front door entrance to my beach house…..says ‘beach house’ all the way<\/p>\n

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Love it at twilight….all the floor to ceiling windows are so wonderful<\/p>\n

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Dined at Navy Beach in Montauk which is super cute and has the best chowder ever!<\/p>\n

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Love a Hamptons sunset….so stunning<\/p>\n

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This cute spot is on the side porch of the house and one of my favorite places to sit late afternoon, (when the deer normally come around)<\/p>\n

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Haven’t been to the Loaves and Fishes cooking school but sure would love to try it one day….I bet it’s great!<\/p>\n

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The ultra charming? Maidstone Inn in East Hampton, picture perfect don’t you think!<\/p>\n

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The entrance to Maidstone Inn and nothing like a fresh just picked tomato!<\/p>\n

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The Amangansett Farmers market despite being $$$$ has some incredible goodies, one of my absolute faves is the parmigaiano baguette, serve it with fresh tomatos and a wedge of parmesean and top it with fresh basil….heaven on earth!<\/p>\n

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How charming is this shop? I love passing by (Amagansett)<\/p>\n

\"u33xnnamed\"<\/a>\"unnamet45d\"<\/a>The famous Palm Steakhouse in East Hampton is fantastic, we have had many wonderful meals there<\/p>\n

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The old fashioned? bikes and striped awning over at The Maidstone Inn just make me happy<\/p>\n

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Love sitting on the deck, early morning and late afternoon being my favorite times, that is when “my friend” normally stops by to say hello!<\/p>\n

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\"unna645med\"<\/a>And the beach, ahh the beach….it’s always about the water and sand between my toes, the ultimate!<\/p>\n

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Windmills are a common site and Nantucket Sisters made the perfect beach read<\/p>\n

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\"35unnamed\"<\/a>Even on a day before the fog has burned off the beach is a beautiful sight<\/p>\n

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\"unn3amed\"<\/a>Early morning..time for a new day!<\/p>\n

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Made homemade brushetta for friends coming over<\/p>\n

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\"u3annamed\"<\/a>The gorgeous Montauk lighthouse is a must see\/visit, just beautiful with views of the Atlantic on all sides…<\/p>\n

\"u33aasnnamed\"<\/a>I am admittedly a Starbucks girl but have to say the coffee at Jacks is darn good (Amagansett) and plenty of others think so too!<\/p>\n

\"unname343ad\"<\/a>As I was leaving, look who came out…a family of deer. This is good or bad, not an uncommon sight in the Hamptons, maybe they came to say goodbye<\/p>\n

\"33ccunnamed\"<\/a>Goodbye darling beach house, until we meet again….<\/p>\n

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Driving back home, while sitting in traffic (of course) I just had to snap this pretty picture of the The Maidstone Inn at twilight, so utterly charming! Kind of wish I could have had time to make a “pit stop”!<\/p>\n

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So….that’s a snapshot of my time out there. There was more, I assure you but the best honestly were those quite moments early morning, watching the sun rise, sitting on the deck hearing the waves crash, sipping my coffee and going through the paper or catching up on a book. Of course late day at the beach is another treasured time. Even though there is great shopping and world class dining, I am my happiest buying produce from a local farm stand and hitting one of the lobster shacks and eating lobster at a picnic table. However, there is truly something for everyone out there!<\/p>\n

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So how about you? Have you been? If so what are some of your favorite watering spots? Things to do? Do tell! If you are up for a very interesting, enlightening and entertaining read…this story via Newsweek <\/a>was fantastic and sadly, much of it is very true. Things really have changed over there and not necessarily in a good way. Click here to read<\/a>.? Thanks for stopping in and wishing everyone a fabulous day and weekend!<\/p>\n

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Now that’s really it! Enjoy your day and weekend.<\/p>\n

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