Here are some pictures from my recent visit to The Breakers in Newport, RI. Boy, oh boy - it’s a Gilded Age extravaganza! It took a staff of 40 to maintain this 70-room ’summer cottage’ for the Vanderbilts. I mean, the Morning Room has platinum walls!

And… 10 properties are owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport. They are all within walking distance of each other & tours are free with a $35 student membership! OR you can take a private helicopter tour from Boston for $3,000…

- Tara