Going to see the leaves change color in New England is one of the great weekend trips of the year, and now the Setai Fifth Avenue in New York City is offering a way to make it extra luxurious. The hotel has partnered with Heliflite, Race Lane, and The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA for two incredible experiences. The colors are changing fast though, so book soon before everything goes brown for the winter and you miss the chance to spend a romantic weekend in either the Hamptons or the Norman Rockwell picture perfect town of Stockbridge. Here are the details about the packages.
The ‘Hamptons by Helicopter’ Experience
- The experience includes a two-night stay in a luxurious “Avenue Apartment” at The Setai Fifth Avenue. This one-bedroom suite features separate kitchen, dining and living areas, a Duxiana king size bed, Pratesi lines, an oversized Zuma deep soaking tub, glass enclosed floor to ceiling rain shower, an Espresso maker, and a host of other amenities.
- On the morning after your first night’s stay, following a sumptuous in-room breakfast, guests will be whisked to a nearby helipad via the hotel’s Maserati for the 45-minute helicopter flight to East Hampton. This luxury helicopter from HeliFlite, is reserved exclusively for you.
- In East Hampton, a car and driver is at your service throughout the day. A gourmet picnic basket awaits from Race Lane restaurant, in order to enjoy a foray on the beach in style.
- Follow your beach outing with shopping in East Hampton, at Cynthia Rowley, Magaschoni, Gucci, Ralph Lauren or the off-beat Turpan, among many others.
- To complete the unforgettable day, an intimate table has been set for you at Race Lane in East Hampton, where guests will enjoy cocktails by the fire and a fabulous four-course dinner before heading back by helicopter to the bright lights of New York City and The Setai Fifth Avenue.
- Before settling in for the second night of their stay, guests can enjoy inspiration (and a nightcap) at Bar on Fifth, where a bottle of champagne has been chilling for their arrival, and “cool” jazz performances are in full swing.
The ‘New England Fall Foliage Flight’ Experience
- The experience includes a two-night stay in a luxurious “Avenue Apartment” at The Setai Fifth Avenue. This one-bedroom suite features separate kitchen, dining and living areas, a Duxiana king size bed, Pratesi lines, an oversized Zuma deep soaking tub, glass enclosed floor to ceiling rain shower, an Espresso maker, and a host of other amenities.
- On the morning after your first night’s stay, following a sumptuous in-room breakfast, guests will be whisked to a nearby helipad via the hotel’s Maserati for the 45-minute helicopter flight to Stockbridge, the quintessential “Norman Rockwell” New England village. This luxury helicopter from HeliFlite is reserved exclusively for you.
- In Stockbridge, a car and driver is at your service throughout the day. A gourmet picnic basket awaits from The Red Lion Inn, in order to enjoy your fall foliage outing in style.
- Follow your excursion with a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum itself, or to Chesterwood, the National Trust for Historic Preservation home of legendary sculptor (Lincoln Memorial) Daniel Chester French. Or, indulge in some Holiday shopping on the charming main street of Stockbridge.
- To complete the unforgettable day, an intimate table has been set for you at the Red Lion Inn, where guests can enjoy cocktails by the fire and a fabulous four-course dinner before heading back by helicopter to the bright lights of New York City and The Setai Fifth Avenue.
- Before settling in for the second night of their stay, guests can enjoy inspiration (and a nightcap) at Bar on Fifth, where a bottle of champagne has been chilling for their arrival, and “cool” jazz performances are in full swing.
