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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 | October 23, 2020

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Zainab Mogul-Ashraf (Dr. Z) of Hebe Medical Spa Interview and Photography by Maxwell Alexander Maxwell: Thank you for the interview opportunity and an amazing photoshoot, Dr. Z! I must say you are a natural when it comes to modeling. Great job! Please tell us a little bit about yourself and […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | October 20, 2020

(BPT) – How healthy is your house? After spending more time at home due to quarantine and social distancing, many homeowners are asking themselves this question. This has inspired an increase in home improvements that go beyond aesthetic enhancements. Homeowners want eco-friendly upgrades that improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ), which means improvements that support […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | October 13, 2020

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a day off away from NYC’s hustle and bustle or even a whole weekend that you may have free? If you are, have you ever thought about going on a hiking adventure? If you are like many other New Yorkers, there is a […]

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The History of Weightlifting Competitions with Bodybuilding Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | October 12, 2020

In ancient times, testing of one’s manhood was done by weight lifting. They would lift heavy stones such as Bluestones of old Dailly, Dinnie Stones, and Inver stone to show the power moreover it was a matter of prestige to the tribal kingdom in ancient times. The History of Weightlifting Competitions with Certified Bodybuilding […]

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4 Options for an ideal Outdoor Space: Pick the one that’s right for You

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | October 5, 2020

(BPT) – If you dream of the perfect outdoor living space for relaxing with a good book in the shade, entertaining family in your outdoor kitchen, playing with the kids in the sunshine — or just breathing in the sights and sounds of nature in your own personal oasis — here are some tips […]

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Have Time and Energy? 5 Affordable DIY Projects Homeowners Can Finish Now

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | October 5, 2020

We are all spending more time at home now and are increasingly finding that DIY home improvement projects can be fun, rewarding, and cost-effective. Especially today when it’s so important to have a comfortable, stylish home to enjoy more time with friends and family, DIY projects are a simple way to make our living […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 30, 2020

In the upcoming Fall 2020 Issue of the Hudson Valley Style Magazine, we are featuring HEBE Medical Spa – a local Hudson Valley Small Business located on Main St in Fishkill and is owned and operated by two women – Dr. Zainab Mogul-Ashraf, a board-certified internist who specializes in medical aesthetics, and Irina Damyanidu, […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 30, 2020

As people have been spending more time at home and watching their utility bills increase, solar energy is becoming a topic of interest. In fact, even with more constrained purchasing practices in many households in the current environment, a recent Harris Poll research study revealed a 13 percent increase in consumer interest in solar […]

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Halloween 2020 is On: Guidelines to Celebrate in a Safe and Fun Way

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 29, 2020

Every year, we count down the days until Halloween. You love selecting costumes for your whole family, indulging in all your favorite treats, and celebrating with friends. But this year is different — while you long to celebrate the holiday to the fullest, you also want to make choices to keep your family and […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 22, 2020

With all its many styles, variations and forms, the martini continues to be a mainstay among Americans. In fact, the wildly popular martini is the second best-selling cocktail nationwide, according to Nielsen. While the exact origin may be disputed, it is believed that the first martini was created with gin in Martinez, California, during […]

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