Trip to Oheka Castle (Babymoon)

Babymoon at the Oheka Castle

We are down to the wire. In just a few weeks our lives and size of our family will change. Due to planning and preparations, we needed a no fuss getaway for just two. And then a Groupon came up for Oheka Castle. A place we looked at but was way to expensive for our wedding venue. This was a great opportunity to check it out and spend a weekend away.
Getting to the castle when you first arrive into the area there is a gate keeper within large gates. After the check in, the gates slowly open up into the a long and tree lined driveway. Then you drive down into what looks like pretty much a castle entrance with tower and narrow arch way.
Before getting to Oheka Castle we stopped for lunch at Ting restaurant. If you are in the area I highly recommend this Asian fusion restaurant. The Pad Thai and General Taos shrimp were delicious and so was the miso soup. We also did a quick tour of the Cold Spring Harbor with view over the water and small eccentric shops.
At the castle we had dinner at their restaurant. The food was great. The service needs quite a bit of improvement. Since this was our babymoon, we asked for a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling something. It took quite some time and deliberation to find one and then decide on what to charge for it. That was the entertainment portion of the evening :)

Our room at the castle was grand:

The Castle:

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Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

Pictures taken with Canon Rebel XSi

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New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets - 1st of 2014

New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets

World’s first mobile hydrogen fuel cell charger, Upp, unveiled
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/125060-world-s-first-mobile-hydrogen-fuel-cell-charger-upp-unveiled
It charges up your phone quickly and also lasts much longer than most other chargers without needing to recharge itself. It will be available at Brookstone

Sony Xperia Honami Z1: 100% Water-proof, 20.7-MP Camera
http://blog.laptopmag.com/ces-2014-highlights-day2?slide=7

And kicking it back to the year of "Saved by the Bell..."
The Zack Morris Phone is reincarnated by Binatone
http://www.wired.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phones/2013-12/binatone-brick
http://www.binatoneglobal.com/binatone-brick/




GPS are making themselves relevant:

Garmin - came out with new interactive Garmin Head-Up Display (HUD). Dashboard Mounted Windshield Projector displays projects driving information directly onto a vehicle’s windshield.

Magellan - has the new RoadMate GPS which now features built-in camera. Mounted inside the vehicle, the GPS would also act as a dashboard cam. In the event of sharp braking or sudden impact, the camera automatically captures video of the occurrence.

Mophie Space Pack expands your iPhone's storage, as well as its battery life
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/126347-mophie-space-pack-expands-your-iphone-s-storage-as-well-as-its-battery-life

Samsung dreams up where the next screen might appear
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/01/07/samsung-dreams-up-where-the-next-screen-might-appear/

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Best Winter Gadgets to Keep Warm When Traveling

Best Winter Gadgets to Keep Warm and Entertain

Hands-Free Bluetooth Beanie


Wireless Hands-Free Bluetooth Beanie

Why good to have on a trip:

1. as name implies, keeps your hands free while
2. enjoying some tunes while out and about in chilly weather
3. no wireless to mess around with, syncs wirelessly with your smartphone/media plan
4. keep you warm

Wireless Speaker Ear Warmers
180s Mens & Womens Bluetooth Ear Warmer


Why good to have on a trip:

1. If you don't like or want to wear a hat, these are great for keeping your ears warm while 
2. enjoying music wirelessly from your smartphone

Touchscreen Gloves

Why good to have on a trip:

1. Don't have to take your gloves to use smartphone
2. Yarn woven into these gloves mimics the energy and accuracy of human touch
3. Keep your hands and fingers warm
4. protects screens from smudges as the gloves will not leave oil residue as fingers do

The 7-In-1 Emergency Auto Tool 


Swiss+Tech ST82560 BodyGard 7-in-1 Auto Emergency Tool

Why good to have on a trip:

1. Its great to have a multi-tool in the car for various occasions
2. Get many things done with just one gadget
3. Be ready for most common emergencies

Pocket Warmers

Why good to have on a trip:

1. instant warmth
2. keep your hands warm in the winter
3. provides body warmth also
4. great if forget gloves, or if they are just not enough
5. long lasting

Ice Scraper

Why good to have on a trip:

1. Clean off ice and snow from the windshield
2. An electric one would also warm up and start melting the ice off of the car
3. Easier and more effective then doing with your hands

Smart Phone-Charging Jacket (on kickstarter)

maxim.com/gear/ravean-phone-charging-jacket

Why good to have on a trip:

1. Water Resistant
2. Packable and ultra thin
3. Will charge your phone upto 6 times

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Best Travel Gadgets of 2013

Best Travel Gadgets of 2013
What are some of the gadgets that helped you travel better in 2013? let us know

First iterations of the Smart Watches

    

Google Glass

Flexible laptops/tablets

The year of the waterproof phones and indestructible smartphone and gadgets

Also waterproof cases that go with these phones and gadgets

Wireless headphones and Bluetooth Speaker
  


Most Valuable Travel Gadgets

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