Get The F Out Of Your Apartment & Go Glamping On Governors Island

I don't know about you, but after spending the past few months quarantining in New York, it's oddly hard to leave. Sure, you're desperate for something new. For fresh air and some slice of space outside your box of an apartment. But still, rack up miles on a road trip just doesn't feel like the most kosher thing to do right now. You know, considering we are still in the middle of a pandemic!

Well, you're in luck. We've your perfect weekend getaway. It's just eight minutes out of the city, it checks all of your boxes, and comes complete sans the anxiety of real travel! Collective Governors Island.

Opening on July 15th for its third season, the outdoor luxury retreat is back and better than ever. This year, they've added to their list of amenities, including an outdoor wood fire driven fine dining experience, two new event pavilions, and of course, a long list of enhanced health and safety measures. Not to mention that for the first time, they'll be welcoming day visitors! 

For those looking to spend the night, they offer three varying levels of accommodation: a Summit Tent, an Outlook Shelter, and a Journey Tent. I know what you're thinking, and don't worry - all of their spaces come complete with air conditioning. Thank God. And if the question of transportation is still a headache for you, guests even have the option to schedule a special water taxi service to bring them to the island.

So, what does a day of city-adjacent-glamping look like? Well, you can start things off by stretching out at their morning yoga session, then grab a bike and spend the afternoon exploring the island, slow down for cocktail hour and take in the view at their Sunset Terrace, dig into a delicious dinner of local fare at their restaurant Fire & Water, cozy up with some popcorn for an evening movie screening under the stars, and voila! Le perfect getaway day!

You too can laugh casually while playing Jenga on a giant lawn in front of a sunset! So do yourself a favor and book your stay!