As you drive past East Hampton’s Village Pond you might not notice a discreet hedge-enshrouded Tudor edifice on the other side of Montauk Highway. Not only is there a posh inn behind the stucco walls and mullioned windows, but there’s also a luxurious spa replete with an “endless” swimming pool, steam shower and Frette linens to encircle you during your massage or facial.

In a land where we play an annual game of musical shops and restaurants each new season, it’s always fun to see which businesses have survived, which have bitten the proverbial dust, and which brave new souls are willing to risk our beloved South Fork’s seasonal fluctuations and high...

The Shinnecock Canal, which first opened in 1892, is a man-made waterway that cuts through the South Fork in the eastern part of Hampton Bays, connecting the Great Peconic Bay to Shinnecock Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It is both a geographical and cultural divide, separating the Hamptons into “east of the canal” from Shinnecock Hills out to Montauk and “west of the canal,” from Hampton Bays to West Hampton Dunes.”

There are lots of waves being made in Ditch Plains, Montauk lately, but they’re not the surfing kind. Two storms are brewing on land regarding the quality of life and conservation of this legendary surfing beach and its community. Residents and beachgoers have already signed a petition protesting one new development and are concerned about another that could threaten the very nature and character of this surfing oasis.

Sag Harbor, once a thriving whaling port from the mid-18th to mid- 19th centuries, has gradually evolved into a bustling but quaint tourist town. First mentioned in Southampton Town records ...

Strategically positioned and named the new face of Douglas Elliman- Hampton Bays,Todd Bourgard is raising the real estate bar by setting new standards and expectations for his town. Recently ...

There are so many dozens of fascinating films, talks, premiers, parties and other events at the Hamptons International Film Festival that you practically need a compass to navigate through it all...

The 39th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show has returned to Bridgehampton, NY, showcasing the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a boutique garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, and a new farmer’s market, all on its 60-acre show grounds.

Tucked away on a busy stretch of Old Country Road in Quogue is a pristine and tranquil place to experience the unspoiled beauty of nature on eastern Long Island. It’s the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit, 300-plus-acre nature preserve that’s open to the public 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset, free of charge.

Summer is finally here and now is the time to enjoy the gorgeous beaches in the Hamptons. From Westhampton Beach to Montauk, the beaches on the East End are some of the most spectacular in the world.