Planning Your Trip to the Long Island Wine Country

Long island has wineries all throughout the Island. It is often said that visiting Long Island Wine Country is like traveling on an excursion to Europe.  If you are planning a trip to Long Island Wine Country in the near future, it is an excellent alternative for a romantic getaway. Ackerly Pond Vineyards, Bedell Cellars and Bella Vita Vineyard are perfect examples of wineries located on the East End of Long Island that many couples and families have traveled to in the past. Before you plan your trip, here are a few tips to consider when visiting Long Island Wine Country.

Choose the Best Winery
You will want to first choose a Long Island winery. Choose at least 3-4 wineries by searching online and compare their wine list. Compare each site and make your selection based on who has the most to offer. Then think about the season you will like to visit the Hamptons, New York.  If you hate mobs of people, try to plan your trip during Long Island’s least popular times. Usually, after the summer season, things begin to wine down a little (no pun intended).

As much as it would be nice to visit all the wineries Long Island has to offer during a single trip, this can be a little stressful – to say the least. However, you can take a virtual tour to each winery you are thinking about visiting by visiting the winery website. Most sites provide a host of important information such as the tasting room times and other helpful information. Some wineries provide food and some even have special events such as entertainment.  You can check on the winery’s website to see if they are offering any special events during the time you will be visiting Long Island.

Things to consider when searching for a Long Island Winery

Remember, every winery is different. So, before you choose a winery, you will want to find out if they offer the types of wines you will enjoy tasting. You can find a copy of the wine list on the winery website. You can also confirm if they offer a tour of the facility and the vineyards. Not every winery offers a tour. You can usually find out if a winery offers a tour by checking their site or giving them a call. 

In addition to visiting Long Island Wine Country, there are several activities you can take part in after visiting your winery of choice. Long Island offers fine dining, shopping, the beach and several other activities to take part in. 

Last but certainly not least, make sure you book your hotel and travel reservations well in advance. This will ensure you find the perfect hotel accommodations when visiting Long Island’s Wine Country. You will also want to make sure that you reserve transportation in advance such as car rental so that you can travel around with ease. You can find out further information about Long Island hotel accommodations by visiting our Long Island Wine Country Hotel.