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The twin forks of LI’s East End are one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces, from the rocky beaches of Greenport to the sandy Atlantic of Montauk, with miles of sweeping farmland in between. Quaint towns with charming hotels line both forks, making a trip out east an easy and enticing getaway. Here are some of our favorite places to stay: GURNEY’S MONTAUK RESORT & SEAWATER SPA 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk 631-668-2345 • gurneysresorts.com
This famous east-end resort has 158 deluxe rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages, all delivering dramatic ocean views and access to the Beach Club. Amenities include a fitness center, watersports, a curated collection of apparel, essentials and gifts at their retail store, a private Beach Club which offers cocktails and light fare as well as day beds available for rent, and 2,000 feet of oceanfront sandy beach. As if that’s not enough, the property recently unveiled its newly renovated, 30,000 sq. ft. Seawater Spa, which is the only ocean-fed seawater pool in North America. The spa offers diverse wellness treatments, including seawater and marine-based therapies, hydrotherapy, advanced skincare, and therapeutic bodywork. They also have 2 on-site restaurants; Tillie’s, which is open for breakfast and lunch, offers a menu of American favorites, and Scarpetta Beach, an upscale Italian restaurant serving signature classics as well as seasonal dishes, fresh
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seafood selections, and a world-class wine list. And yes, Gurney’s has a pet-friendly policy. Need we say more?
AQUA BEACH HOTEL
15 Bay Avenue, Aquebogue 631-722-3212 • aquahotelbeachclub.com Sister to the American Beech Hotel in Greenport, this new luxury beach hotel sits on an acre of land directly on the Peconic Bay. Newly renovated, the adults-only Aqua Hotel is an intimate and serene getaway with 18 king-bed rooms that each only accommodate 2 people. A few exclusive rooms are
