Girls Only Weekend Rejuvenation

Sometimes when we need to rejuvenate ourselves we feel we must get on a plane and go across the country or farther. But sometimes we do not have the time or money to do that. So what do you do? Take a weekend break. Somewhere close that you can afford.  Close enough that your work schedule would not be disrupted.  Pick a destination no farther than a two hour drive.  If you are a New York City resident, that place can be downtown White Plains, New York.  It is known as a major shopping destination and for those who need pampering, the spa experience can be found here.   You can expect to find shopping for the bargain hunter shopper or the high end shopper.  Every shopping sensibility is covered in the city of White Plains.  There are two major malls. The Galleria at White Plains Mall and the Westchester Mall are the two major malls in White Plains. They are not the only shopping entities there but they are the two major malls.  There are too many stores to name but shopping is a big event here. 

For those looking for the spa experience, you can go to the Red Door Spa in the Westchester Mall or the Spa at the Ritz Carlton.  If you drive to White Plains there is plenty of municipal parking. There is a movie theatre that is spacious, clean, and built to keep the average movie goer very happy.  There are a variety of restaurants in White Plains that will satisfy the most discriminating taste buds.

There a quite a few Hotels in this downtown area.  We have the Ritz Carlton, Cambria Suites and the Marriott.  All three enjoy a great reputation but I must give an extra shout out to the Marriott.  I find the staff extremely helpful no matter what time of the day or night you need them.  They aim to please in a timely manner.  The rooms are very clean, you are provided with a great hot breakfast – complimentary, and the property is very quiet.  It is also pet friendly.  The rooms are suites with cooking facilities.  There is a 24 hour fitness center, complementary wireless internet, and a business center.  The property is in the downtown area so you are close to everything you will need.  You can walk to shopping, spas, coffee shops, restaurants, business establishments, entertainment and last but not least, the supermarket.

Getting here is easy. You can drive up the Bronx River Parkway or take Metro North.  The Metro North is a half hour ride from New York City to White Plains.  The Marriott is so close to the train station that you can walk there. Coming off the highway to the Marriot is also a close drive in.  So if ever you need a break from New York City, take a chance on neighboring White Plains – you will not be disappointed. There is something there for everyone.  

 Sigrid