A Rustic Retreat with a Luxurious Twist: My Stay at the Urban Cowboy Lodge in the Catskill Mountains

From the moment we arrived, greeted by the effervescent sparkle of a chilled Prosecco, it was clear that the Urban Cowboy Lodge in the Catskill Mountains was not just a stay but an odyssey into the heart of authentic luxury and sustainable design. As an experiential designer and luxury hospitality photographer, I’ve seen my […]

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Dining with Style at The Dining Room at Urban Cowboy Lodge – Restaurant Review

It’s no secret that I’ve long been obsessed with the Urban Cowboy Lodge’s authentic luxury experience (if you’re curious about my previous swoon-worthy stay, check out my full photo story here). But on this particular trip, it wasn’t just the luxurious hospitality and jaw-dropping Catskills views that got me gushing—it was dinner at The […]

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The Evolution of Gay Saunas: From Urban Bathhouses to Private Wellness Retreats in New York's Hudson Valley and Catskills – LGBTQ+ Travel with Maxwell Alexander – Wellness Travel

The Evolution of Gay Saunas: From Urban Bathhouses to Private Wellness Retreats in New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskills

For decades, gay saunas and bathhouses were the heart of the LGBTQ+ community, providing spaces for connection, exploration, and sexual freedom. Cities like New York were once filled with renowned establishments such as The Continental Baths and St. Mark’s Baths, which not only offered discreet encounters but also vibrant social and cultural experiences. However, […]

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