Intercruises Family

Greetings to our fellow Intercruise family It's been a while since we last met here but we all hope everyone is doing well, staying safe and finding things to do to keep busy and simply enjoy life.   This Blog is an invitation to join in the fun for our 2nd Spring Get Together  on June 1, 2021.  All you need to do is show up.   So be there!!! If you have any questions don't hesitate to call any of the numbers listed in the invitation.   

Blog 19 The conundrum: is living in the New York area- still worth it? Not so long ago in early March the need for a safer, easier, and more affordable life beckoned and many diehard New Yorkers found themselves faced with the choice of leaving or quarantining and sticking it out.       Debating the topic, to stay or leave of course practically became a blood sport at the time. There was and still is no easy solution to this conundrum, but history has taught us a lot about flight and resurgence.   New York came back after the 1970s recession and after Sept. 11. New York survived power outages, hurricanes and even riots. The questions on many minds is how long will it take to fully come back now?   With this in mind the following are a few thoughts to ponder… “We can get more space, get on the property ladder and not spend so much money on rent,” said Imran Hafiz about trading in Brooklyn f...

  -      Blog # 18  Intercruises Mini Escape-Via the Circle Line…Back on the water! September 17, 2020 was a great day on the water. The mini voyage around the tip of Manhattan was enjoyed by 43 Intercruises friends.   Hosted by some of the Intercruises staff the delightful event was organized by our very own Lauri Lefkowitz , Vincenza Pesce , Michele Rawlins-Potillo .  We had the large boat mostly to ourselves and a lucky handful of tourists who joined us.  Our tour guide, John Keats, filled us in on the history of some of the New York City landmark like Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty  and the Brooklyn Bridge to name a few.    All aboard were very thankful for the freedom to be on the water and enjoy some familiar friendly company once again.  Our team was delighted to be outside and together again, enjoying a beautiful sun filled day, first on shore and then onboard.   We caught up on our friendships...

       -     Blog 17                        Something special to wine about…in New York Wine Country   If you can’t take a ride in a Hot Air Balloon over Napa Valley, then the next best thing is a drive through the North Fork of Long Island.  Most everyone who enjoys sipping wine is familiar with the wines from California, but what many are not aware, is that Washington State comes in second!   New York may be a distant 3 rd on the list but is not to be ignored for, beautiful vineyards, and award-winning vintage.   The North fork wine country is a winding verdant picturesque drive, not far from New York City.  On a cool late spring day, the calming scenic views are hard to rival. The North Fork is a singular sort of place. With its sandy, glacial soils and maritime climate, the North Fork lends itself to fresh, invigorating...