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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 | November 21, 2022

If you’re a part of the Hudson Valley Community, then you know that there are certain things we can all agree on; like how beautiful the Catskill Mountains are and how delicious our bagels are here in Poughkeepsie, NY. Unfortunately, there are also some things that unite us that we may not want to […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 18, 2022

You may not be aware, but the digital edition of Hudson Valley Style Magazine is the top-ranking lifestyle magazine in New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskills regions. In addition to featuring beautiful style, design, home décor, and vacation destinations, the magazine publishes an annual Holiday Gift Guide that’s full of great suggestions for authentic […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 17, 2022

Life and style are very much connected. From the way an outfit comes together with the quality of the fabric and the cut of the garment, to the ingredients used in a delectable meal, to the pieces that form an alluring home design — these are the details that create a life of beauty, […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 17, 2022

Get into the holiday spirit: Tips for gifting the perfect drinks for any occasion (BPT) – The art of gift-giving is a process that’s admittedly a bit more difficult than meets the eye. If you’re someone who struggles to find a perfect present that says, “I think you’re great,” take solace in the fact […]

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The Incredible Connection Between Bodybuilding and Sexuality

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 15, 2022

You might think that bodybuilding and sexuality have nothing to do with each other, but they do – in fact, they’re linked at the hip. Bodybuilding both motivates and makes you feel sexier in general, and it can also affect your testosterone levels, which in turn affects your libido and performance in bed. Here […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 15, 2022

5 reasons steam cleaning is a powerful chemical-free cleaning tool (BPT) – Do you feel like you’re constantly cleaning and it’s never enough to stay on top of all the dirt, grime and germs? Do you wonder how professional cleaners get everything so sparkling and fresh in so little time? The trick is to […]

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Classic Charm Meets Modern Convenience – Airbnb Home for Rent in New Paltz, NY – Presented by Alluvion Vacations  – The Best Vacation Rentals in Hudson valley and Catskills

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 12, 2022

Business travelers and vacationers alike will find themselves right at home in this one-of-a-kind Airbnb offering in the quaint college town of New Paltz, NY. Tucked away on a private, pines-lined road, this brand-new built colonial home will feel like home the minute you walk through the front door, thanks to its modern decor […]

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The story of the Bugg Haus – Hudson Valley's newest Airbnb listing and the perfect place for people who love nature – by Meredith Pace, Bugg Haus – Photography by Alluvion Media

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 11, 2022

There are many stories entwined in this space – the story of the owners and how they decided to go on the Airbnb venture, the story of how I, as their property manager, designer, and a friend came into the picture, and most importantly the story of the house, the property, and all that […]

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Take a Photo Tour of a Historic Farmhouse in the Catskills with Photographer Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 8, 2022

A few weeks ago, photographer Maxwell Alexander was commissioned to take a travel lifestyle photo tour of the historic farmhouse in the Catskills that’s available on Airbnb. His photos are breathtaking, showing off the farmhouse as well as the surrounding land and natural beauty of this area of upstate New York. See his work […]

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By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | November 8, 2022

Winter is just around the corner and it’s the best time to start planning your winter vacation! Tahoe offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world, but after a few days, you’re probably looking to head back inside to relax. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do in Tahoe year-round, […]

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