This past weekend Miles and I decided to do a last minute getaway. It was the last weekend before the kids came home from camp. In order to maximize the down time and minimize the hassle, we decided we wanted to stay close by, but we wanted to be on the Atlantic Ocean. Not many choices fitting that criteria. We decided on the Panoramic View in Montauk. Although the place was "renovated" , it seemed so tired. It didn't take long to really appreciate this hotel. Clearly it had been around since the 1960's. For the time being there are no spas or fancy restaurants. The main attraction is the ocean. It is the last sound you hear when you close your eyes at night and it is the first sound you hear when you wake up. A Canadian high settled over us for the weekend, creating the coolest of mornings, the driest of days and the most spectacular sunsets. The beach was quiet, private and beautiful.

Other favorite moments were the bike rides around Amaghansett's Napeague Harbor.

The fish tacos and the fruity Rosé at the Fishbar in Montauk. Who knew the lovely chef was just on Food Network's Chopped.

The wine was so nice that we picked up a case at the Wolffer Estate vineyard on the way home.

We stopped for lunch in Southampton. Checked out some of the shops. Loved Hatchlings for children's clothes. I liked the embroidery at The Elegant Setting.

The Ralph Lauren Home shop with it's side entrance, felt like it was in a tiny carriage house. A memorable little shop...

We're home now and I still can't forget those sunsets...

See you...

Christina