Last night was one of those mushy, romantic moments that will stick with me forever.
It was up there with the cliff-side dinner we had on Santorini 10 years ago. It was up there with sitting beachside eating Thai during our honeymoon on Koh Samui.
Mr Styling You and I had a date night. In. New. York. City.
For $60 each we stepped on board the beautiful 80-foot schooner, the Adirondack, and spent two hours sailing on the Hudson River, watching the sun set over this amazing city (ummm, sorry for the overuse of the words amazing, incredible et al but they are very much warranted).
Oh, and included in the price? Plentiful champagne and cute crew that I didn’t notice one bit because I was sitting next to the love of my life 😉
A bit like the helicopter tour gave us one perspective of this city, this offered another one. One that will be forever etched in my mind.
And no, I’m not just talking about shapely butts in chinos 🙂
Under full-sail, getting sloshed a bit tipsy and seeing the good lady Liberty glow in the late evening sun will do that.
The peace of being out on the water – away from the hustle and bustle of the city – was a stunning contrast for all the senses.
And the peace of not having to answer a 7-year-old’s “are we finished yet?” questions was pretty damn good too. On that front, I have Louisa Claire from Brand Meets Blog to thank. She referred us to her gorgeous babysitter and Flynn was well cared for at our apartment.
Oh, and nearly forgot to mention … thanks to a tip off from New York blogger, A Cup of Jo, we stopped at The Lobster Place at Chelsea Market to pick up food for on board. Mr SY downed a lobster roll like nobody’s business and I tucked into a tray of fresh sushi.
Cheapest and most memorable date night right there!
We booked our sunset sail through Zerve.
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God Nikki, I can’t stop trawling through your NYC posts… I need to get a life, seriously. I am so glad you wrote all of these… I am totally booking in for this cruise! Hope it is still running!!! Thanks so much for these wonderful posts.
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I want to go back too! I’m excited for you x
So booking this right now x
I want an IG photo! And go to Chelsea markets beforehand to get the lobster!
Fantastic photos, and the food, yum! Looks like you all had a wonderful time.
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HELLOOOOOOOO SKIPPER!
Oh YEH 😉
Oh YEH 😉
God, you have made me so jealous. I’d love to go to NYC!
Coming here had been a life long dream — now I can’t wait to come back.
I am totally going to book this for our upcoming trip! Oh no about the accommodation! I am glad you sorted it out.
You should Hayley … if it’s a good night weather wise, you won’t be disappointed. x
I don’t think you used ‘amazing’ or ‘incredible’ nearly enough. The photos are just beautiful. I’m thinking that I may have to work out a way to get to NY!
Good to know – and yes, put NY on your dream travel list. So glad we did.
Divine! Enjoy every moment.
We are … except the childhood asthma and emergency change accommodation bit … that’s tomorrow’s post!
Wow – I’ll be hint dropping about this next time we visit NYC!
Just do it!
That IS Ryan Gosling steering your boat, isn’t it…?
Let’s just say, yes it was, shall we 😉
“Amazing” is the perfect word for New York Nikki! And what an unforgettable date with your hubby…so happy for you 🙂 xx
Was AMAZING … hahaha!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You sure know how to travel in style Nikki! Looks like it was absolute bliss xx
LOL Julie … not always but this was one of those things I’d hoped would be as good as it was.
Ooooh, that looks lovely! What an amazing thing to have in your memory bank. Love it. Love. IT!
One of those super special ones B x
What a bargain of a date night? Putting that one on the list for 2018! I estimate my three year old might like planes by then – fingers crossed.
Definitely put it on the list – was so, so glad I got this tip and booked it.
That looks amazing Nikki!! What a special night to have had! So glad the babysitter worked out too – isn’t she just so lovely!! xx
Oh, Louisa … yes, it was amazing and just perfect to be able to do it thanks to your contacts!
Wow Nikki! Looks like it was amazing.
Oh, it was … best thing of the trip so far!
Oh, I am getting so many fabulous tips for my trip! Thanks Nikki. It looks like you’re having the holiday of a lifetime : )
It is all that and more … a little drama today with our accommodation but easily sorted with a move to the Hudson Hotel.
A date night in New York. How fabulous!
THE best!
How Amazing Nikki,and so romantic too,No i would not have looked at cute butts in chino’s either 🙂 not when your with your love of your life!You know what’s cute,you have matched your clothes with Mr Styling you ,does he like orange too.? No it looks so stunning,and fresh sushi and lobster rolls ,yum,love that you got to have a date night,and a little peace and quiet.More postcards please!!
LOL – that’s Mr SY’s new t-shirt. He’ll be stoked that you noticed!!
How amazing. Chelsea Markets was unbelievable. Love the date night, you two rascals xx
Was so good … got quite sloshed. Must have been the sea air x