Veranda and White Sands – Enjoy the Good Life Warm hospitality, fun-filled activities and a casual island atmosphere await your arrival at the Veranda Beach Club on Longboat Key. Relax on your veranda, looking out over the crystalline sands of an eleven-mile beach, while the shimmering Gulf of Mexico lures you to the water’s edge. Drink in the beauty of your surroundings directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Veranda Beach Club 2509 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Florida 34228 800-411-5511 www.VerandaBeachClub.com
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Enjoy the good life at White Sands, bordered by the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the wildlife-rich Sarasota Bay on the other. It has been designed for the fullest enjoyment of one of the most beautiful locations on Longboat Key. Nestled amid powder-white beaches and lush tropical gardens, the views from this property will always be spectacular. White Sands of Longboat 5114 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Florida 34228 800-230-2428 www.WhiteSandsOfLongboat.com ¤
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Find out why we are Distinctly Dutchess! Experience the heart of the Hudson Valley in Dutchess County. Rethink history. Come see where more than 400 years of history
happened. Explore six historic Great Experience the great outdoors – world’s longest pedestrian bridge, Estates, including the Franklin D. from the Appalachian Trail to the top Walkway Over the Hudson. Roosevelt Home, Presidential Library of Mount Beacon, or a stroll on the Enjoy the arts. How about an and Museum. 18th-century oil painting by Hudson River School master Frederic Church, or a giant modern sculpture by visionary artist Richard Serra? Browse the collections at based activities include State Parks, great restaurants, majestic sunsets, Dia:Beacon and Vassar’s Lehman kayaking, nature cruises, ferry rides, live music, dancing, and nightlife that Loeb Art Center. walking trails, surfing, skimboarding, is world famous. During the summer, paddleboarding, sailing or exploring Dewey offers family activities the water’s edge. Adding historical including movies and bonfires on the Experience a tradition venues and live performing arts will beach. make your stay in the “Nation’s Reach us at 302-227-6446 or Summer Capital” a perfect one. online at www.Beach-Fun.org. Find 7655 Decarie Blvd. • Montréal Québec H4P 2H2 Neighboring Dewey Beach offers us on Facebook and Twitter plus beach sports and activities as well as download our FREE App! ¤
Always Fun and Always Tax Free Located on the Delaware Shores, the Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area is known for its award-winning boardwalk, awesome hotels, specialty stores, amusements, beautiful homes, tax-free shopping and some of the finest restaurants anywhere. Visitors enjoy exploring 30 miles of unspoiled Delaware coastline, and many passive park areas. Nature
Savor world-class cuisine and craft beverages. Enjoy a memorable meal at The Culinary Institute of America. Stop by our farms and markets to taste fresh-to-the-table products. Tour and taste at our wineries, breweries and distilleries. Find out why we are Distinctly Dutchess! You’ll need more than a day! www.DutchessTourism.com ¤
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Experience a Montreal tradition! Hotel Ruby Foo’s is a 4-star hotel complex that boasts a dazzling décor, great facilities, splendid services and delectable dining. The hotel is rated one of the best Montreal Hotels and for the 7th consecutive year is the proud winner of the “Consumer Choice” award in the independent Hotel category. Hotel Ruby Foo’s is located midway between downtown Montreal and the airport, just 1 block from the subway system.
Guests enjoy complimentary parking, local calls, WiFi, business center, 24-hour fitness center, heated outdoor swimming pool with terrace (seasonal) and much more. The hotel also includes a barbershop and two restaurants. The spacious Deluxe bedrooms boast Beautyrest Excellence pillow-top mattresses and 100% white goose-down duvets. For extended stays, Deluxe Studio-kitchenettes are also available.
The hotel offers 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space in eight Banquet Halls. Book online www.hotelrubyfoos.com with PROMO CODE GuestQuest to book your special rate. Hotel Ruby Foo’s Montreal 7655 Decarie Boulevard Toll free 1-800-361-5419 www.hotelrubyfoos.com www.facebook.com/rubyfooshotel twitter.com/HotelRubyFoos ¤
Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free Local Calls Complimentary use of the Express Business Center & fully equipped fitness centre 24/7 Outdoor heated pool & Poolside dining (seasonal) Barber Shop, Restaurants Book online with Promo Code: GuestQuest for Special Rate 800-361-5419|www.HotelRubyFoos.com
Make Great Family Memories – Luzerne County in Pocono Foothills Discover beautiful open country, mountains and rivers, plus history, cultural and entertainment with Luzerne County PA tourist attractions! Enjoy a show at The Music Box Dinner Theater; visit historic Eckley Miner’s Village, which tells the tale of the miner’s family and their struggles. Ride the rails at Steamtown Rail Museum. Take in a RailRider baseball game at PNC Field.
How about a little Victorian History? Stay overnight at the Frederick Stegmaier B&B Mansion, filled with antiques, tour the renowned Luzerne County Courthouse and its stained glass dome and finish with the best ice cream at The Lands at Hillside Farms. Want to make someone disappear? Don’t miss the great show at the Houdini Tour and Museum.
Try your luck at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino. Enjoy slots, table games and harness racing. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is easily accessible via four major interstates and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. 888.905.2782 www.tournepa.com for packages ¤
Summer in Central PA’s Susquehanna River Valley This summer, find your fun in the Susquehanna River Valley – easily accessible from Interstate 80 and Route 15 in Central Pennsylvania. Thriving downtowns offer art and music festivals and locally-owned businesses feature open houses. Three state parks and a newly opened Rail Trail provide endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors. NEW YORK ~ SUMMER 2016
Visit one of our many wineries, play a round of golf, do some antiquing, take a guided canoe trip down the Susquehanna River or take a bike ride over a dozen historic covered bridges. Along the way, stop at a variety of farmers markets for the freshest strawberries and local produce. Everywhere you turn, you’ll see something that amazes and inspires you.
As evening approaches, plan a romantic dinner for two then see a movie in a restored Art Deco movie palace or attend a live theatre or dance performance at one of our performing arts centers. Settle into a quiet evening at a cozy hotel, cabin, cottage or bed and breakfast. Every turn a treasure. VisitCentralPA.org or 1-877-207-8599 ¤
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Oceanfront Fun with Ocean Lakes Family Campground A National Award Winning Resort Destination Located in Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Lakes Family Campground is a national award winning resort destination. Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 22 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups, including Wi-Fi and concrete pads are available. Our rates are inclusive, we don’t add on for pets, people or hookups. Big Rig friendly, but tents are welcome! Our amenities include
Sandy Harbor Games, Mini-Golf, Splash Zone, indoor and outdoor pools, Sandy Mart, Sandy’s Soapy Suds, Wireless Zone and more. Ocean Lakes RV Center offers RV service, sales and supplies. Our new water park is opening in 2016! Built by Mary Emily, Nelson Jackson and their five daughters starting in 1970, it opened with 30 campsites and one bathhouse in 1971. Ocean Lakes is ranked in the
top 1% of the 8,000 private campgrounds included in the 2016 Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory. Ocean Lakes Family Campground Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 877-506-1053 www.OceanLakes.com ¤
Youngstown, Ohio – Summer Filled with Festivals! Experience Youngstown’s rich culture at festivals and fairs that showcase the melting pot of ethnicities that make up our community. During the summer months, there are festivals almost every weekend. Take in an ethnic tradition like Simply Slavic or the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest and savor rich cultures and delicious food. Feast on ethnic delights from across the world right here in Youngstown. July features Youngstown State University’s Summer Festival of the
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Arts, a 2-day juried showcase of the best in regional art. For three weekends in August, the Shaker Woods Festival takes you back to a simpler time, with crafters demonstrating and selling their wares, live entertainment and delicious food. The end of summer is marked each year by the Canfield Fair. Now in its 170th year, the Canfield Fair is the largest County Fair in Ohio, featuring agriculture, arts, rides, games, delicious food and top-name entertainment in the grandstand.
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Plan a weekend getaway and enjoy plenty of great outdoor recreation. Tee-off on one of our challenging golf courses or enjoy Mill Creek MetroParks featuring over 4,400 acres of natural beauty, including miles of hike and bike trails. Stroll through lovely Fellows Riverside Gardens and explore Lanterman’s Mill and Covered Bridge. You Belong Here! For more information, please contact the Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-447-8201 or visit www.youngstownlive.com. ¤
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NORTH CAROLINA
Emerald Isle Realty: Beach Vacations Come True
North Carolina’s Coast From the Outer Banks to Sunset Beach and all points in between, North Carolina’s Coast has been a favorite vacation destination for generations. With exciting events and venues, but also uncrowded beaches, the character and charm of Eastern North Carolina entices visitors year after year. More than 300 miles of sandy beaches and two national seashores beckon beachcombing, exploring
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lighthouses, boating, or playing in the ocean. Relaxation, rejuvenation and recreation are what you’ll find in Eastern North Carolina. It’s all here, shouldn’t you be? Whether you’re looking for a daring outdoor adventure or a more relaxing escape, a Coastal North Carolina vacation will fill your days with new experiences and unforgettable memories.
Celebrating more than 50 years of making dream beach vacations come true along the beaches of North Carolina! Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for your family reunion, beach wedding, retreat or any getaway. Choose from over 700 rentals including cottages, duplexes, condos and luxury units with pet friendly properties as well. Relax at the beach or let our activity coordinators create the perfect itinerary for your family or group. Choose from kayaking, boating, fishing, biking, golf, ecology tours,
bird watching, parasailing, surfing lessons, scuba diving and more! Or spend the day visiting our historic sites, museums and parks along the Crystal Coast. There’s always something to do! Contact us at Emerald Isle Realty where we will go the extra mile to make your visit to the Southern Outer Banks a memorable experience. Online specials posted daily. Visit www.EmeraldIsleRealty.com or call 888.586.8959 and make your vacation dreams a reality! ¤
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R A I L ROA D
Experience the grand old days of railroading aboard an early 1900 excursion train! Train rides Memorial day through December with the North Pole Express. Call for a brochure or more detailed information
(585) 492-3100 www.arcadeandatticarr.com 278 Main St., Arcade, NY 14009
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Showboat Motel & Restaurant
Seasonal May through October Right on the water with docks available Just off Route 14 • 20 minutes north of Watkins Glen 45 rooms • AC • Cable TV • Jacuzzi suites available • Outdoor pool
607 243 7434 • Showboat-Motel.com Located in the center of 150 Finger Lakes Wineries 3434 North Plum Point Road, Himrod, New York 14842
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Welcome to Chenango – Your Next Tourism Destination It’s summer and we’ve got you covered. Enjoy the great outdoors in a tent or a cabin, throw out your fishing pole as you float down the river, explore the trail systems, travel the picturesque roads, visit historic spots and take respite in quiet little pubs and restaurants. Nationally recognized events, such as the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, the Chenango Blues Festival, and the Gus Macker Basketball Tourney all provide great entertainment. Professional ATV and dirt bike racing, golfing and canoeing,
add to the excitement; while historic sites, museums, cultural venues and galleries enhance your cultural experience. At the end of the day our skies are wide open for stargazing. Catch some fireflies and roast marshmallows around the campfire as you relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the rural openness. Make us your next destination. 607-334-1400 | www.chenangony.org. | @CmrceChenango | facebook.com/CommerceChenango/ ¤
Lake George NY Best. Vacation. Ever. Visit for a long weekend – or better yet, visit for a whole week. There is so much to do in and around the Lake George NY Area, you’ll be busy the entire time you’re here and still not see it all. Explore the rugged beauty of our mountains and marvel at the splendor of our glorious lakes. When you visit the Lake George Area, you need to spend some time ON the lake! There is even a cruise that’s perfectly timed to catch the weekly fireworks display
- every Thursday night in July and August! Save a few hours of your precious vacation time to sip and savor our locally made beverages, cheese, chocolates and maple products. And don’t forget to leave time to relax…on the beach, at sunset or by the fire. There’s enough to do to keep you busy for a month of Sundays, so make it a tradition to come back every year and discover something new! ¤
2001 Surf Avenue & 20th Street, North Wildwood, NJ
Our beach and boardwalk block location allows you and your family convenient access to all of the Wildwoods' attractions
609.522.7070 • ArubaMotel.com
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MARYLAND
County of Kent – A Scenic Peninsula A scenic peninsula, on Maryland’s is less than a two-hour drive from Quaint waterfront towns, Millington, offer sunset cruise museums, theaters, art galleries, Upper Eastern Shore of the Philadelphia, Washington D.C., including Historic Chestertown, Rock charters, small beaches, kayaking, shopping along tree-lined brick Chesapeake Bay, the County of Kent Annapolis and Northern Virginia. Hall, Galena, Betterton and fishing charters, boating, sailing, sidewalks, antiquing, terrific restaurants, winery, farmers’ and artisans’ market, local seafood and more. Chestertown boasts Maryland’s second largest collection of 18th century structures. Catch a show at The Garfield Center for the Arts at Prince Theatre in Chestertown and the Mainstay in Rock Hall, which feature local to internationally renowned performers. While driving Maryland’s first National Scenic Byway, you will find stretches of low rolling farmland, dramatic sunsets, scenic beauty, rich heritage and some of the United States’ most quaint and beautiful towns. ¤
Experience our Coastal Crafts, Beautiful Beaches and Excellent Eats! Families have been vacationing in our resort for generations. We welcome you to start your tradition ~ Hospitality is our heritage! Ocean City, Maryland boasts ten miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, a three mile boardwalk teeming with activity,
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a wealth of fishing, water sports and boating opportunities, a golfer’s paradise with an abundance of courses, amusement rides and games, museums, shopping and much more to entertain visitors of all ages.
Some of the best things in life are free, and in Ocean City, you can find plenty of fun and free things to do. During the summer, our town presents free movies, concerts, laser shows, museum programs and beach games to entertain the entire family.
The picture perfect Sunset Park offers free concerts and breathtaking sunsets. When dining out in Ocean City, there are oodles of options sure to please your palette. Tickle your taste buds with our mouthwatering local
seafood. Much of the fresh catch is brought in by local boats that unload at the West Ocean City commercial fishing docks. And, when it comes to variety, Ocean City wins hands down. From seafood to sizzling steaks, all-you-can-eat buffets to burgers, crab cakes to chicken cheesesteaks, a tasty meal can be found here. Centrally located on the East Coast, we are within driving distance of one-third of the nation’s population. Come and Sea for Yourself, why Ocean City is the ideal vacation destination! Go ahead, plan your trip. You’ll rediscover just how much fun it is to be together. Because from arcades to • Free High Speed Wi-FI amusement parks, from refreshing • Indoor Pool salt-water breezes to fresh salt-water • Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge taffy, from beach to boardwalk, OC is • Weddings all about family. Your family. We hope • Events & Groups Welcome to see you soon. Here’s a Toast to our • Year-Round Golf Packages Coast! www.OCVisitor.com ¤ 13801 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842 FenwickInn.com • 800.492.1873
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TENNESSEE
The Good Life … only better. Retire Tennessee From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee offers legendary landscapes of ancient mountains, awe-inspiring natural wonders, century-old battlefields, and is an international music destination of choice characterized by foot-tapping, head-bobbing, soul-saving kind of music. Whether visiting an iconic American attraction like Graceland or Dollywood, celebrating country music at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, reveling in the continuing story at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, channeling the blues on Memphis’ Beale Street or exploring rockabilly at the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame, America’s soundtrack was and continues to be made in Tennessee. The arresting beauty of waterways and rolling hills will lead you to say I can’t believe my eyes, to stop for that impromptu picnic beside a gurgling stream, to trade your keys for a fly rod, a hiking stick, a paddle.
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Thinking of making a move? It’s not just about our natural resources. It’s about your resources, too. Resources last longer in Tennessee with our low cost of living and reasonable home values. With no state income tax or pension tax combined with steady community growth, you’ll be proud to call Tennessee home. Tennessee’s four mild but distinct seasons offer budding wildflowers
and dogwoods in spring, and the sweet scent of honeysuckle welcomes summer. Fall foliage and crisp air make Tennessee autumns enchanting, and wintry weather brings mild flurries of light, yet picturesque snowfall. Whether you are visiting or retiring to Tennessee, you’ll make memories that can only be made in Tennessee. www.RetireTennessee.org ¤
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