Long Island
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Long Island.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.
This Long Island travel video is a helpful local-style guide to the Gold Coast and nearby stops, including LIRR access, Caumsett State Historic Park, Sagamore Hill, museums, food stops, Fire Island, and downtown Huntington.
Travel articles & blogs
Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing guide site offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their Long Island destination page is a useful starting point for planning when to visit and where to explore in the New York region.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/new-york-state/long-island.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/new-york-state/long-island
The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical destination articles, planning advice, and travel resources. Their Long Island planning article is a practical vacation guide to top attractions, things to do, and what to see.
Read the guide at the-travel-bunny.com/visit-to-long-island-tips/.
the-travel-bunny.com/visit-to-long-island-tips/
Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and New York-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Her Long Island wine country guide is especially helpful for winery planning and day-trip logistics from NYC.
Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/long-island-wineries/.
jessieonajourney.com/long-island-wineries/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, gear, hostels, and independent travel. Their Long Island hiking guide is a practical resource for choosing among eight trails, with useful detail on route length, timing, and safety.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/hiking-in-long-island-usa/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/hiking-in-long-island-usa/