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Hotel Ruby Foo’s – an independent 4-star hotel complex – welcomes you to Montreal with superior service, unique amenities and an unbeatable location. You’ll find the hotel a short drive from the city’s downtown district and a few steps away from the subway system. Montreal airport is close by as well. Spacious accommodations boast Asian-inspired décor and a wealth of thoughtful perks – from free parking and Wi-Fi to plush robes, including two onsite restaurants and one 24/7 fitness center. Pamper yourself with a massage, take a dip in the outdoor heated pool and even update your look with a haircut at the barbershop. Those hosting an event at Ruby Foo’s will appreciate their versatile venues and superb catering services. Book online with PROMO CODE GuestQuest for your special rate at www.hotelrubyfoos.com.
7655 Decarie Blvd. Montreal (QC) H4P 2H2 Canada Toll free 1-800-361-5419 ¤
Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach Resort Area of Delaware Always fun and tax-free, the Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach Delaware Resort Area is known for its award-winning boardwalk and beaches, cozy accommodations, specialty stores, tax-free shopping, amusements, local cuisine and yearround events. Rehoboth has a quaint small town feel with a walking downtown and all the fun and relaxation you could ask for. Neighboring Dewey Beach is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay and offers water activities, sunsets and live music and dancing that is world famous. The Resort’s Gateway (Highway One), offers more great restaurants, bars, shopping, rides and attractions. Visitors will also enjoy exploring the Delaware coastline! Nature based activities include State Parks, kayaking, nature cruises, walking and biking trails, water sports and
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more. Adding historical venues and performing arts will make your stay in the “Nation’s Summer Capital” a perfect one! ¤
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south carolina / florida
Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach! Open every day of the year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and beach house rentals with a variety of planned activities, outstanding amenities and lots of southern hospitality! 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. Concrete pads are available on 641 campsites. While the kids are still in school our pace is mellow, but the fun and sun never stop. Relax in our pools, shop in our store, let us do the cooking! Need RV and golf cart service or supplies? We have you covered. No RV? Book one of our vacation rentals to enjoy our park!
Ranked in the Top 1% of campgrounds in America, we hope you come stay with us! Ocean Lakes Family Campground 6001 South Kings Highway Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Campsites: 877-506-1053 Rental Houses: 800-845-2229 www.OceanLakes.com ¤
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 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
Enjoy your Stay in Hollywood Beach FL at the Manta Ray Inn The Manta Ray Inn, located in Hollywood Beach, FL, is a charming oceanfront inn with stunning views of the ocean. Choose from comfortable
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one or two-bedroom suites, all of Amenities include fully equipped which offer panoramic views of kitchens, in-room safes, free WiSouth Florida’s best sandy beach Fi, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, with its gentle rolling surf. flat screen TVs with cable, complimentary movies and DVD/ VCR players. Relax in the heated pool with beach chairs and fluffy towels. Daily main service, two gas grills and free designated parking area are also available. The Manta Ray Inn is conveniently located directly on the beach near the boardwalk. It’s near Fort Lauderdale and South Florida - famous for fabulous dining, excellent shops and gaming. Have a fun and enjoyable stay while at the Manta Ray Inn! The Manta Ray Inn 1715 South Surf Road Hollywood Beach, FL 33019 954-921-9666 or 800-255-0595 www.mantarayinn.com ¤
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P E N N S Y LVA N I A
Your Tour Guide for Pennsylvania Vacation Getaway
If you’re an animal lover, a Pennsylvania getaway is perfect for you. The first zoo in the United States calls Philadelphia home, as well as zoos in Erie, and the zoo and aquarium in Pittsburgh. Of course the animal lover who also loves the open outdoors will find nature in all her splendor at many Pennsylvania vacation destinations with an abundance of activities like camping,
hiking, horseback riding, climbing, star gazing and spelunking. The extensive expanse of underground caves throughout Pennsylvania is mind-blowing to the first time cave explorer, and enticing to the experienced spelunker. Or head for higher elevation in the mountains, where at night, the sky is so clear, the constellations shine their magical shapes to light your way as the fresh
air relaxes, refreshed and recharges you. Hunting is also a popular pastime on a Pennsylvania vacation, which games in abundance such as whitetail deer, black bear, cottontail rabbits, squirrel, and grouse. Pennsylvania is also considered one of the finest turkey hunting states in America. Don’t forget to make time to visit the vacation spots in
Pennsylvania’s cities and enjoy the excitement at the many racetracks and casino destinations. Tour the museums of art and magic, and visit Pennsylvania’s many historic sites in Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Lancaster and Harrisburg. For a lively time, PA holds many of the nation’s best music festivals in the nation every year, and is also
home to a great number of wet and dry amusement and theme parks. But whether vacationing with the family or the adults, your quest for the perfect Pennsylvania getaway ends here. Let your adventure begin! Visit www.GuestQuest.com for more information, to enter for your chance to win a vacation, and links to these advertisers and more.
Summer in Central PA’s Susquehanna River Valley This summer find your fun in the Susquehanna River Valley PA – 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.
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 farmer’s 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 ¤
Explore the Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA The Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA is the perfect place for fun, adventure or relaxation any time of year. Warm summer days will invite you to take a kayak trip down the Susquehanna River or camp under the stars, while the crisp fall air will beckon you to appreciate the spectacular foliage display or spend the day taking in
the sights and smells at a seasonal festival. Winter lovers will find some of the best skiing, snowboarding and cross-country experiences. There is never a shortage of holiday festivities where visitors can reconnect to the warmth of a small-town celebration. Springtime is overflowing with opportunities to explore nature, with miles of trails for hiking and
biking, along with plenty of streams and forested land to hunt, fish, and explore the wildlife. Outdoor adventure, history, artistic inspiration, and a peaceful afternoon are the finishing touches to a perfect getaway to the Endless Mountains. Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania 800-769-8999 www.endlessmountains.org ¤
Visit Luzerne County PA for Family Memories Close to everywhere via four Browse through the merchant Explore the beautiful open country with waterfalls, trails, history and store with handmade goods, feed the major interstates and the Wilkesfun. Offering visitors four state parks animals and then enjoy the best ice Barre Scranton International Airport. Visit Luzerne County for camping, hiking, boating, fishing cream at the Hillside Farms. 888.905.2782 and swimming! www.VisitLuzerneCounty.com ¤ Walk the downtowns, historic houses and mansions or visit the quaint towns throughout the county. Immerse yourself in “A day in the lifeCoal Miner,” Lackawanna Coal Mine, authentic underground Anthracite Coal Mine, the “patchtown” at historic Eckley Miner’s Village and then visit the historic Sophia Cox Mansion, Coxe & Eckley mine owner families. Visit Steamtown or ride The Electric City Trolley to a Railriders (NY Yankees AAA team) game. Entertainment of all styles, from the 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena to an intimate dinner show at the Music Box Theatre. 4
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pennsylvania / west virginia
Find Endless Adventure in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Region ~ Northwestern Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau represents Jefferson, Elk, Clarion, Forest, and Cameron Counties in northwestern Pennsylvania, and it’s home to a wide range of fantastic vacation attractions perfect for couple, families, or friends. With more than a million acres of woodland here and some of the darkest skies on the East Coast, it’s a relaxing destination
where you really can get away from it all. Roughly 1,000 wild elk roam freely through Elk Country, and you can see them in the mountains and valleys here throughout the year. Nearby, the old-growth woods of Cook Forest State Park and its surrounding attractions bring many families back year after year to hike under the tallest trees in the northeastern United States, bottle-feed fawns,
climb house-sized boulders, and much more. The Allegheny National Forest as well as the National Wild and Scenic River System’s Clarion and Allegheny Rivers here also offer top-notch outdoor recreation opportunities. Each small town here offers unique charm, and you can enjoy special events such as Punxsutawney’s Groundhog Day, Ridgway’s Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival, and others. You can also find intriguing history in each county along with unforgettable wineries, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants. Whether you hike, bike, paddle, fish, hunt, geocache, watch wildlife, or ride horses, ATVs, or snowmobiles, come to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors and find your endless adventure. Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau (814) 849-5197 VisitPAGO.com ¤
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Enjoy a Wild and Wonderful Getaway When You Visit West Virginia
An outdoor playground with rich traditions, epic adventures and mountain heritage, West Virginia’s diverse destinations provide visitors with experiences that will make lasting memories. Craft a West Virginia getaway to connect with your family and friends and enjoy all that West Virginia has to offer. Drive the winding mountain roads – by car, or better yet, on motorcycle. Nearly the entire
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state provides options for outdoor recreation, stunning overlooks and scenic byways. Explore 11 major rivers, many perfect for whitewater rafting, venture down into caverns, and scale rock faces at Seneca Rocks in the Mountain Highlands or Coopers Rock State Park. Zip line through the treetops on canopy tours, boat, swim or fish, or ride a scenic railroad like Potomac Eagle Train Excursions in Grant County.
Rich heritage is a trademark of West Virginia and you’ll find no shortage of mountain music, fine arts and handcrafts made by local artisans. If it is live culture that feeds your craving for the arts, enjoy live productions at the Apollo Civic Theatre, or the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University – voted one of the“50 Essential Summer Festivals” by The New York Times. Historic treasures such as Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, frontier-era forts, Civil War cemeteries, Pricketts Fort State Park in Marion County, the ancestral home of Stonewall Jackson and Grave Creek Native American Burial Mound connect visitors with long past eras. Haunted history abounds as well at places such as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Stonewall Country – Lewis County and the former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville – Marshall County. If it is the thrill of lady luck’s good fortune, you’ll find that on a West Virginia vacation too! Casinos and Greyhound racing in places like
Wheeling, Thoroughbred racing, and other games of chance will fill your appetite for entertainment. Search out unique lodging such as a yurt or tree house vacation rental, or stick with the tried and true, but no less accommodating options of campgrounds, hotels or vacation rentals. West Virginia vacation rentals may include small cabins to deluxe lodges in your choice of scenic and secluded locations. Luxurious
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amenities such as hot tubs, fireplaces or spas will make your West Virginia stay even more enjoyable. Whether you’re gaming at a casino, hunting for game in the great outdoors, riding the rapids or the rails, reliving history or enjoying live entertainment, a West Virginia vacation is a getaway that you’ll never forget! Visit West Virginia and make this the year for your epic adventure!
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MARYLAND
County of Kent – A Scenic Peninsula
A scenic peninsula, on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the County of Kent is less than a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Annapolis and Northern Virginia. Quaint waterfront towns, including Historic Chestertown, Rock Hall, Galena, Betterton and Millington, offer sunset cruise charters, small beaches, kayaking, fishing charters,
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boating, sailing, museums, theaters, art galleries, shopping along treelined brick sidewalks, antiquing, terrific restaurants, winery, distillery, 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. ¤
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Lake George NY, a Favorite Destination Anytime of the Year The sun is sparkling and the snow has melted away. Another spring has sprung in the Lake George Area, NY. Reignite your sense of adventure at the gateway to the Adirondack Mountains. Events are in the making, fish are eager to bite, and the Adirondack peaks are calling your name. Once buried trailheads are green again. Climb to the top of a mountain ridge and enjoy a picnic in the sun. Take in a bird’s-eye view of the Adirondacks. Reconnect with the wild.
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It’s time to break out that fishing pole. Fly fish a gentle mountain stream, or troll the lakes for a trophy catch. If you’d like to add fishing to your toolshed, contact a local guide for some professional tips. The rivers are rising, and spring means whitewater rafting. Enjoy miles of rapids fit for beginners or experts. Experienced Lake George Area guides can show you how to use that paddle and traverse the water safely. Events season is ramping up. There’s nothing sweeter than Maple
Days, where maple syrup process is demonstrated from tap to table. If you’re a fan of the King, catch the Ultimate Elvis Festival. To see the mighty Hudson conquered, take in the Hudson River Whitewater Derby. Summer is on its way. Boat rentals, island camping, amusements parks, or a day at the beach – all are headliners of the Original Vacation in the Lake George Area. Pioneer your vacation today. 518-761-6366 VisitLakeGeorge.com ¤
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The New York Finger Lakes Region is a Multitude of Fun for All Enjoy the quaint charm and discover new things at every turn in the New York Finger Lakes region. Known for being one of the largest wine producing regions, be sure to visit Seneca Lake Wine Trail’s website www.senecalakewine.com or the Keuka Lake Wine Trail’s site at www.keukawinetrail.com.
Along with wine, there is so much more to explore with over 1,000 waterfalls, campgrounds, hiking and biking trails. There is abundant beauty in the summer time, but the region really opens up in the fall with the changing colors of the foliage. Progression into the winter means skiing, snowboarding and
snowshoeing. Bristol Mountain Ski Resort is a snow lover’s dream. The Finger Lakes Region – where you will be sure to meet smiling faces and have fun at every turn. For more information on the area, visit www.yatesny.com or contact the Yates County Chamber of Commerce at 800.868.9283. ¤ See ad previous page
Lake Ontario Wine Trail Pairs with Picturesque Views As Finger Lakes’ wineries continue to rival those in Napa Valley and Europe, the richness of New York state’s climate and waterways also spill north, to the Lake Ontario Wine Trail. The location not only offers the ideal pairing of a picturesque countryside with shoreline views, but
also a region of rich soil and a diverse climate that makes its wine sing. Guests traveling the trail are pleasantly surprised not only at the quality of the products produced, but at the beauty of the trail located in upstate New York. Complimenting the wineries, towns along the Lake Ontario Wine Trail are home to distilleries, cideries,
and the country’s second-largest apple-growing region. The wine trail’s associate business members invite you to their charming bed and breakfasts, unique restaurants and shops, bountiful farm markets, and historic sites. Learn more at WayneCountyTourism.com. ¤ See ad previous page
It May Be Unexpected but It’s Distinctly Dutchess! May 19-20 brings the Northeast Outdoors Show to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Search for gifts at Crafts at Rhinebeck June 23-24. Be thrilled by hot air balloons July 6-8 at the Hudson Valley Balloon Festival. Load up the car for the Dutchess County Fair, August 21-26. They’re all in Rhinebeck, along with Car Shows, Antique Shows and the Hudson
Valley Food & Wine Fest, September 8-9. Bring a blanket to the Oldies WGNY 98.9 FM Concert Series at Bowdoin Park. Celebrate America’s pastime starting June 21 at a Hudson Valley Renegades game, Dutchess Stadium, Fishkill. Family friendly fun includes airshows at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Keep cool at
Splashdown Beach Water Park. Rainy day? Stroll Dia: Beacon’s galleries. Tour the Dutchess Craft Beverage Trail. Plan your summer getaway with our Travel Itineraries. The FREE Dutchess Destination Guide is your best source for information about each area of the county. ¤ See back cover
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, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the rural countryside. Make us your next destination. 607-334-1400 www.chenangony.org @CmrceChenango facebook.com/CommerceChenango/
Destination Chenango Do you remember your summer fun? 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.
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