From martinis in Manhattan to milk runs in the Catskills – an epic double bill of sightseeing and skiing

You can mix the glorious madness of the Big Apple with a winter sports getaway upstate

­Sagamore Resort was voted one the top 15 most booked hotels in America by Conde Nast in 2023

Catherine Murphy

Most Irish holidaymakers visit New York City for its Broadway shows, sightseeing and shopping. I can’t visit without adding skiing to the list.

It’s a neat holiday combo – exploring the city of dreams for a few days then heading upstate to sample some of the 50-plus mountain resorts dotted through the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains.