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From Manhattan to Montauk: How Barlume Beach Turns Mediterranean Hospitality Into a Coastal Experience

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 5, 2026

MONTAUK, N.Y. — At Barlume Beach, Mediterranean dining expands into something closer to social theater. The waterfront sibling of Manhattan’s Barlume brings food, cocktails, fashion and marina culture into an open-air setting on Lake Montauk, where sheer curtains move with the breeze and guests circulate between the bar, dining room and water. Over an […]

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The Architecture of Scent: Aromatherapy, Memory, and Sensory Wellness in Experiential Hospitality

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 1, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Fragrance can alter the emotional character of a room without moving a wall, changing the light or announcing its presence from across the property. In Episode 2 of Experiential Hospitality 101, Maxwell Alexander examines how subtle aromatherapy, wellness aesthetics, psychotherapeutic objects, photography and scent-evoked memory converge inside the hospitality environment. Grounded […]

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You Are What You Eat, So Make It Iconic – Bodybuilding Nutrition with Coach Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 30, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Long before a bicep learns to pose, the mind decides whether you show up to the iron at all. While bodybuilding culture has historically obsessing over visible mirror wins—abs, symmetry, and vascularity—Coach Maxwell Alexander is redefining the sport’s fundamental equation: bodybuilding is 90% mind, 10% body, and your gut is sitting […]

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Where to Stay in Hudson Valley: A Designer Lake Cabin with a Private Dock near Cold Spring

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 27, 2026

PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. – Following a summer visual study on experiential hospitality, Hudson Valley Style Magazine has officially unveiled an inside look at the Artful Lake Cabin with Private Dock-a new luxury retreat hosted by Alluvion Vacations just minutes outside Cold Spring. Photographed by Maxwell Alexander, the secluded two-bedroom waterfront property combines mid-century design, […]

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Benmarl Winery: Wine, History and the Feeling of the Hudson Valley

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 26, 2026

From New York Farm Winery License No. 1 to wood-fired pizza overlooking the Hudson River, Benmarl Winery tells a much larger story about experiential hospitality, local wine and the feeling of belonging in the Hudson Valley. Benmarl Winery: Wine, History and the Feeling of the Hudson Valley – Story and Fine Art Photography by […]

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Hudson Valley Bucket List #1: Climb Mount Beacon and Expand Your Universe

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | August 22, 2026

Mount Beacon rises above the Hudson River like an invitation to move, look farther and spend an afternoon fully absorbed in being alive. I have climbed these trails through different seasons and different versions of myself: photographer, athlete, writer, immigrant, gay man, seeker of beautiful light and, on this particular summer afternoon, a Hudson […]

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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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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 31, 2022

As an artist, entrepreneur, and expert in a variety of fields, including design, fitness, and technology, I have always been fascinated by the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) which I find one of the most natural and organic technologies of all time. Around this time of the year, back in 2018, I wrote an […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 30, 2022

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 30, 2022

Nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, just minutes down the road from the quaint village of Catskill, sits a tiny cabin that is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This charming cottage, with its vaulted ceiling and great natural light, offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 30, 2022

If are you new to yoga and looking for some simple poses to get started, then look no further! In this article, we will introduce you to three easy yoga poses that are perfect for beginners. These poses are gentle and can be modified to suit your body and fitness level. With consistent practice, […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 27, 2022

The Catskill Mountains are a beautiful and diverse region located in the Hudson Valley of New York. This area is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque mountains. It’s no wonder that so many people from around the world come here to discover nature and escape the hustle […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 26, 2022

As a Hudson Valley/Catskills real estate broker and Guest Experience Director at Alluvion Vacations, Dino Alexander has seen firsthand the immense benefits that come with switching to a professionally managed Airbnb listing. Alluvion Vacations is a vacation rental management company powered by fully insured and licensed Realtors that operates in the Hudson Valley and […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 20, 2022

If you’re looking for a casual yet upscale dining experience in the heart of the Hudson Valley’s Catskill Mountains, look no further than Chappie’s Restaurant in Roxbury, NY. Located just a block away from the East Branch of the Delaware River on NY-30 in Roxbury, this popular eatery is a must-visit for anyone in […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 20, 2022

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 20, 2022

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | December 19, 2022

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Valatie Bar and Grill with my husband, and it was a truly enjoyable experience. Located in the Village of Valatie, NY, and the historic Glynn Homestead building, the restaurant is the perfect place to go for great food, cold drinks, live music, Quick Draw, and top-of-the-line sports […]

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