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LUNCH in Amagansett: The Ultimate Roadside Seafood Restaurant in the Hamptons

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 20, 2026

AMAGANSETT, N.Y. — Can a roadside seafood shack teach us the future of hospitality? At the iconic Lobster Roll Restaurant in Amagansett—known to generations of Hamptons travelers by its giant “LUNCH” sign—the answer arrives deconstructed, drowning in butter and bathed in shifting coastal light. Behind the classic East End seafood menu lives a real-time […]

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Mindful Mixology and Total Privacy: How the Newburgh Ridgeline Retreat Redefines “Hushpitality”

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 19, 2026

Travel in the Hudson Valley has entered a more interesting phase. A beautiful house, a dramatic view, and a respectable set of linens still matter, obviously, because civilization has standards. Yet the deeper luxury now is control over your own experience: when you arrive, how much interaction you want, what you drink, where you […]

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Experiential Hospitality: Rethinking Wellness Travel Through Art, Nature, and Privacy

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 15, 2026

Grounded in environmental psychology, design theory, and visual culture, this inquiry establishes the emerging framework of Experiential Hospitality through a practice-based, visual study of landscape architecture, art objects, and guest autonomy. Serving as both researcher and fine art photographer, author Maxwell Alexander utilizes narrative photography as primary empirical documentation to evaluate theoretical concepts in […]

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12 Questions Hudson Valley Airbnb Hosts Are Googling in 2026 — Answered by Alluvion Vacations

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 15, 2026

Every host searches the same questions eventually. How do I get more bookings. Why did my ranking drop. What amenities actually matter. Here are the answers, straight from the people running a hospitality operation across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. 12 Questions Hudson Valley Airbnb Hosts Are Googling in 2026 — Answered by Alluvion […]

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New Paltz Retreat With Hot Tub Near Mohonk Preserve: A Hudson Valley Wellness Escape for Slow Travel, Lake Adventures, and Mountain Living

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 15, 2026

There are places that invite you to check attractions off a list, and there are places that encourage you to slow your breathing, open the windows, and remember what summer in the Hudson Valley feels like. This beautiful New Paltz vacation rental, available through Alluvion Vacations and also offered as a New Paltz Airbnb, […]

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The Forest Has Been Waiting for You: A Hudson Valley Nature Photo Story About Mindfulness, Wildflowers and the Pleasure of Paying Attention

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 11, 2026

A mindful hike through the Hudson Valley begins with one wonderfully simple proposition: pay attention. Let the trail decide what deserves your gaze. Let sunlight interrupt the mental chatter. Let scent become memory. Let a mushroom become interesting enough to earn five whole minutes of your life. Research around forest bathing continues to connect […]

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Wall Art That Works: Maxwell Alexander’s Fine Art Photography for Boutique Hotels, Wellness Spaces, and Private Collections

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 11, 2026

Art doesn’t decorate a room. It sets the room’s nervous system. Across boutique hotels, medical spas, wellness clinics, and private collections throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, a single body of fine art photography is quietly redefining what hospitality wall art can do. The work of Maxwell Alexander — photographer, publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of […]

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Desmond’s Gastro Pub Review: Elevated Comfort Food and Hospitality at the Gateway to Long Island’s North Fork

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 10, 2026

WADING RIVER, N.Y. — At the gateway to Long Island’s North Fork, Desmond’s Restaurant & Pub at East Wind makes a persuasive case for hospitality as the real centerpiece of destination dining. The Wading River restaurant pairs elevated comfort food with cinematic interiors, East End wine-country influences, thoughtful lighting, and genuinely warm service, all […]

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How to Make Your Catskills Airbnb Vacation Rental Stand Out from the Rest

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 7, 2026

What makes your Catskills Airbnb rental or Hudson Valley vacation rental different from the rest? Is it the spectacular views? The unique layout and decor? The proximity to some of the area’s best restaurants, shops, and attractions? If you can focus on making your home the best it can be, you’ll put yourself ahead […]

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Bodybuilding After 40 with Maxwell Alexander – Coach, Artist and Alary Health Co-Founder

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 6, 2026

There comes a moment when every bodybuilder realizes that training after 40 has become a partnership with age. The goal evolves from surviving brutal workouts to building a stronger, healthier body capable of growing for decades. The good news remains beautifully simple: muscle continues to respond remarkably well to resistance training after 40. The […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 17, 2021

It’s no secret that our society is obsessed with looking young. As baby boomers are aging, statistics show the U.S. market for anti-aging products and services is growing by the day. While science has made advancements in both topical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, certain lifestyle factors, such as smoking, sleep loss and sun […]

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Why Hiking in the Hudson Valley is a Good Recreational Activity

Why Hiking in the Hudson Valley is a Good Recreational Activity

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 15, 2021

Are you interested in doing something fun and exciting on a day that you may have off from work or a weekend away from New York City? If you are and if you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that you may be interested in doing something recreational. If you […]

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Natural Alternatives to DEET and Picaridin Mosquito Repellents

Natural Alternatives to DEET and Picaridin Mosquito Repellents

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 15, 2021

DEET is one of the most popular insect repellents in the world. It has been estimated 30% of Americans use it every year and the results of many studies suggest it is safe to use. However, DEET (diethyltoluamide) is a chemical, and many people do not like the idea of placing poisonous chemical compounds […]

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The How To's of Choosing the Right Perfume for Your Darling – by Designer Maxwell L. Alexander, EIC, Hudson valley Style Magazine – Product Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios

The How To’s of Choosing the Right Perfume for Your Darling

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 15, 2021

If finding the right perfume for your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife is one hard feat to conquer, follow these tips and you’re sure to win their heart in a jiffy! The How To’s of Choosing the Right Perfume for Your Darling – by Designer/Photographer Maxwell L. Alexander, EIC, Hudson Valley Style Magazine – […]

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See How a Simple Mens Shirt Can Enhance Your Style, Personality and Appearance in a Matter of Moments?

See How a Simple Mens Shirt Can Enhance Your Style, Personality and Appearance in a Matter of Moments?

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 15, 2021

Ask a man this simple question. What can enhance your look, personality and appearance in a matter of moments? See How a Simple Mens Shirt Can Enhance Your Style, Personality and Appearance in a Matter of Moments? – Photography by Maxwell Alexander Some may find it difficult to say? The answer is a quality […]

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Eating for a Healthy Heart – Fitness Nutrition 101 with Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 11, 2021

Bad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all experience at some point in time. It’s impossible to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may try hard to do it. Eating healthy for your heart is something everyone should try to do, especially when it comes to restoring health and reducing […]

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Bodybuilding Diet Tips by Coach Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Certified Sports Nutritionist – Fitness and Bodybuilding Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

Bodybuilding Diet Tips by Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 6, 2021

In bodybuilding, your diet is one of the most effective weapons you can have if you want to achieve maximum potential. Diet is so important to the bodybuilder as it not only supplies the body with the energy needed to perform your exercises as well as giving you the nutrients you need to maintain […]

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How to Shop for Comfort in Mens Footwear – Mens Fashion Tips by Designer Maxwell Alexander

How to Shop for Comfort in Mens Footwear – Mens Fashion Tips by Designer Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 5, 2021

Fit, durability and style are the key factors to look for when purchasing mens footwear. The top criteria, however, must be comfort. No one is going to wear fashionable shoes for long if they are not also comfortable. Shoes that pinch, bind or cramp your feet can make you miserable, and can also damage […]

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Healthy Eating Tips for Your Active Lifestyle

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 2, 2021

Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you eat to keep your body in great health. With healthy eating, you’ll have energy all day, get the vitamins and minerals you need, stay strong for activities you enjoy, and maintain a healthy weight. Healthy Eating Tips for Your Active Lifestyle in the Hudson […]

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The 5 Best Tips for Kettlebell Training – with Coach Maxwell Alexander

The 5 Best Tips for Kettlebell Training + Kettlebell Workout Video by Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | May 1, 2021

People who do kettlebell training lose a lot of excess fat from their bodies remarkably fast. Professional athletes also use it as part of their workout routine. It’s better to train with kettlebells than boring old dumbbells and cables. Because of that, many people ignore the possibility that kettlebells are dangerous, too, if misused. […]

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