A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley…read moreBucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

Becky was the best and the day couldn't have been planned any better! Best time ever !read more

Loved everything about our experience at Reserva…read more The cheese/charcuterie/fruit board we shared was a work of art. The wine selection was excellent, with good recommendations from our server and the opportunity to taste wines before committing to them. The setting, music -- everything. A really enjoyable evening that I plan on recreating with others in the future!

On our way down Main Street, we were drawn into Reserva from the live music playing inside. We…read morechanged our plans and decided to grab a bite here. The menu is pretty limited, as it is a wine bar. But the food was very good. The croissants melted in your mouth! The quiche was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh. I was disappointed that they do not offer pão de queijo on Sundays.

An absolute MUST try in Beacon. This is a locals spot and the staff are super friendly and…read morehospitable! The wines and liquor selection are beyond beyond! Everything is sourced locally from NY! Everything we sampled was delicious! The variety of wines, liquors and even non-alcoholics are amazing! Wine shop is connected to the bar and the vibe is open, cozy and still a touch romantic. Loved it. Highly recommend the wine flight and do not sleep on the pretzel (with mustard and cheddar dips). Our server, David, was great and we had such a pleasant visit. He really made sure everyone had a drink that they would really enjoy. Paul Brady Wine is an absolute must do when in Beacon!

Beyond the best place in Beacon to go hang drink and chat with the staff , locals . Didn't have…read more The appetizers however I did see some come outta and they looked delicious .. let's put it this way YOU feel like you're a regular patron. great staff , chat . till next time!

We had guest visiting and we always pass by this place so we thought, why not give it a shot!? It…read morewas a cold rainy day so we ran in not knowing what to expect. I think this is an awesome distillery and I can see it being even more fun in warmer weather! This place is know for whiskey and rye. It's cool because they do sampler in a little vile glass which I think is creative. Their cocktails were also super delicious! The service was great! It's seems that they definitely have regular customers that come in. It's not too big of a spot but there was a lot of seating both tables and around the bar.

A nice whiskey distillery with a bar/tasting room and nice outdoor seating by the stream. I love…read morethe beautiful ambiance of the outdoor seating area - its flanked by trees and you can listen to the gurgling sounds of the stream while enjoying your drinks. This distillery is also has grounds you can walk around and explore (not too big though). We took a peek at their aging/storage room with wooden casks while there, as well as their distillery. We were treated to a free, small sample of their whiskey at their bar. Its a nice stop when in upstate NY area.

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

Came back for another visit on Good Friday this time. The weather was great and we got nice igloo…read moreseating for more comfort and privacy. It was so cozy. The vineyard grounds were beautiful and such a relaxing view. We got 2 bottles of the rosè and there was a pizza truck that evening so we ordered a bunch of pizza. So good!!! Our server Ava was nice too. Great evening! My hard to impress parents loved it too

I'm so glad we found Tour with Donovan after searching for tours of the wineries in the Hudson…read moreValley. Donovan is awesome. Very professional, listened to what we wanted, then took us to three wineries that were fantastic. Each winery had its own unique character and the wines were spot on, as well the spirits in the last one we went to. Donovan's van was very clean, well air conditioned, and had all the amenities needed to go from one winery to the next. He's very knowledgeable of the area, well prepared, and an all around fun and great guy. He picked us up at our hotel at Marriott Courtyard Poughkeepsie and after the tour dropped us off at the Beacon Train station it really worked out very well. We'll be gathering a group of friends and hopefully do another tour in the fall or before Christmas. For sure we will pick Tour with Donovan again! Thanks Donovan!

My 8 friends and I took a 5 and a half hour tour with Donovan and it was beyond perfect. Donovan…read moreworked with me on planning the entire itinerary and made sure we were visiting wineries I'd never been to before that would fit the type of vibe I was looking for, since I was the birthday girl. Donovan set up each reservation so I had to do nothing but, book my trip with him and when he arrived he even had champagne and bottled water for us! At each stop Donovan made sure that we were treated like royalty. He didn't just drop us off, he got out with us and set us all up comfortably at each winery even going out of his way to get ice for our wine and helping us choose the best reviewed wines at each stop. Then Donovan even took pictures of our group at each stop and then sent them all to me to make sure I had memories of our trip. Donovan's vehicle was clean and well taken care of. All 9 of us fit comfortably with room for a few more. He was so hospitable and so much fun to hang out with on our drive to each stop. He played the music we liked and kept us laughing the entire time. I can't say enough about Donovan. I would definitely recommend him 100%.

I've wanted to take this tour ($45) for a while now but finally got around to it recently on a…read morelovely fall Sunday morning. While the tour is timed at 2.5 hours...you spend closer to 1.5 hours on the island itself, factoring in the 30-minute boatride to and from the island. There was lots of parking available as the Metro Station's parking is free on weekends. I opted for the early 9:30am departure. I arrived around 9:05am and there were a few people there waiting. They started checking tickets and allowing people onto the boat at around 9:15am. The boat left on time at 9:30am. Tom was at the wheel and Jen was assisting. (Forgive me if I got the names wrong) Jen gave an overview of the sites, buildings and history of the Newburgh waterfront during the 20-minute boatride to the island. We arrived around 9:50, docked and climbed up some stairs to a waiting/dock area. We were then greeted by ___ who was our tour guide for the visit. She explained the history of the island as we made our way through the tour path...passing the castle, garden and museum. After the tour (about 30-40 minutes), visitors can explore the island on their own. There are a few areas that are accessible but not on the tour path, such as Wee Bay. I suggest exploring those areas as you will be rewarded with some amazing views! The museum is also small, but very informative...lots of little interesting facts about the island in there. Be sure to check it out. While the tour path itself is fairly flat, the other explorable areas are rocky and uneven. Its best to wear comfortable hiking/trail shoes if possible...otherwise, you will feel every sharp/uneven rock particalarly if wearing flat-bottomed shoes. There is a small shop there with snacks and some souvenirs. Bathrooms on the island. None on the boat. The group met up at the dock at around 11:30am to take the boat back to Beacon. A group was arriving at that time...likely the 11:00am tour. Overall I had a great time on the tour...learned a lot and captured some great views. Be sure to leave time afterward (or before) to explore other attractions in Beacon...such as the shop-filled Main Street.

Months after my trip here I'm still unhappy I spent three hours on this experience. I'm writing an…read moreupdate to let people know there is a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house on Petre Island, a dozen miles southeast of Bannerman, which is open for tours! The island has been for sale for years and once it's purchased it might not be open to the public anymore.

I've known Tania for over 15 years. I own Airbnb's, a restaurant, and a wine tour company for…read moreItaly and Mexico. Locally, I like to refer my guests and clients to Tania for Hudson Valley tours. Each time I have recommended her, the guests give me rave reviews and thank me for a great time. Tania knows all the Hudson Valley hot spots. Her "Take Me to the Vino" tour is great. It's much more than wine. It's food, entertainment, games, raffles etc... Don't hesitate to call The Little Wine Bus for a wine tour in the Hudson Valley.

Tania and her crew do an exceptional job, from first contact till the hug goodbye. Already planning…read moreour next tasting for the fall.

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

God is good! Can't help but to praise Him for everything because God truly is great. Stopped in to…read moregrab some bottles of wine that my girlfriend enjoys from this winery. I most certainly want to return to do the tour and taste testing they offer. Considering this place is so close to church, maybe I can stop by after services and they can explain how Jesus turned water into wine. LOL! Really cool vibes at this place, can't wait to visit again.

Winery Tour & Tasting? Sign me up! The tour was great…read moreand I'd do it again, while the tasting leaves a little something to be desired... Finding out that Brotherhood Winery bills their self as 'the oldest winery in the country' , I was pretty stoked for this tour. Unfortunately, what they should really say is "we are the oldest continuously operating winery (except for a couple times we stopped briefly) in the country (but not actually owned by people in this country)"... Our guide was full of interesting knowledge and fun trivia which she imparted over the course of our hour-long tour through the original wine cellars and museum, before taking us upstairs to the tasting room. Sadly the tasting was less of a guided exploration of their wines, and more of a choose your own adventure. 12 wines were grouped into 4 lots of 3, and choose which one you want to try. - All well and good, except the groupings were all haphazardly mixed and I felt like we were playing "one of these things is not like the others".