Fire Island

This post is probably more relevant to stressed out, tired, in need of vacation, time strapped New Yorkers. I've already shared one of the quickest and easiest ways to get away for a day or two, which was Long Beach. And here is another one: Fire Island. Not as fast and easy, but still a very good option to connect with the nature and get some vitamin D.
Fire Island is literally an island, with no cars, no transportation, but a long strip of a beautiful clean beach, funky beach houses, bars and restaurants, family owned shops, and boats. The only way to get there is a ferry, or a boat if you happen to have one :)
Getting to the ferry, you'll need to take LIRR and a taxi. Driving is also an option but for most New Yorkers (who don't drive), it's easier to take LIRR - taxi - ferry. Approximate travel time: 2+hours. So opt for an early start or staying over night if possible. I've done it either way, and never complained about the travel, for it was always worth it.

Plan:
Most practical case scenario: going early in the morning, and coming back to the city the same day.
Expensive case scenario: staying at one of few hotels.
Best case scenario: staying at friends' house with a separate room.
Ok case scenario: staying at friends' friends' house wherever you find a place.
Scenario for party animals: partying all night, and getting some sleep in the morning on the beach (done by many believe it or not).
Most creative case scenario: staying on the boat (your own or new friends which could be found very easily:)

Either way, do it at least once this summer. Have fun!

One of the many little streets that take you to the beach. Walk time is 7 min.

Don't be surprised to see deer. They are Fire Island's legal residents!

It's worth it!!

Beach in the am. Best time as it's quiet and peaceful

View from one of the restaurants

As one ferry leaving the island another approaching it

Weekend getaway

Hey there,

The weekend is over and I feel pleasantly tired. After all the sun and drinking, you know :)

Being a typical New Yorker, I love to get away from the city on the weekends, especially in the summer. We just can't wait to pack our beach bags, change into swimsuits, and spend the whole day in them.
The closest getaway place from the city is Long Island. And no, I am not going to talk about the Hamptons, will save it for another time:).

I'll share the quickest and easiest way to get away for the most of us, mere mortals. Take the LIRR from the Penn Station to Long Beach, and in less than an hour, you're at one of the nicest beaches on the East Coast. Really, besides the Hamptons and Fire Island, this is my favorite beach in NY. It's not as crowded as other beaches on Long Island and has a lot of nice places to hang out, eat and drink. Very important to me :)

So next time, you want to leave your beloved city for a day, just take the train (please don't drive to avoid sitting in traffic for hours) to Long Beach, put your sexy on, and have some sun/fun. You desperately need it after spending the whole week in the office.

Here are some shots from my weekend. See ya all there next weekend:)

P.S. Don't worry about finding it once you arrive. Just follow the crowd (which is the whole train) and in less than 10 min walk, you are right there!!

New Yorkers have arrived

Invasion has begun

Necessary addition to the sun!