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Experience a Montreal Tradition!
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Hotel Ruby Foo’s – an independent Those hosting an event at Ruby 4-star hotel complex – welcomes you Foo’s will appreciate their versatile to Montreal with superior service, venues and superb catering services. unique amenities and an unbeatable Book online with location. You’ll find the hotel a short PROMO CODE GuestQuest drive from the city’s downtown for your special rate at district and a few steps away from www.hotelrubyfoos.com. the subway system. Montreal Hotel Ruby Foo’s airport is close by as well. 7655 Decarie Blvd. Spacious accommodations boast Montreal (QC) H4P 2H2 Asian-inspired décor and a wealth of Canada thoughtful perks – from free parking Toll free 1-800-361-5419 ¤ 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.
Alabama Gulf Coast: Close, Yet Miles Away GuestQuest Traveler Vacation Guide takes you on a guided tour to various vacation locations.We feature information about accommodations, attractions and activities in many travel and vacation destinations. Providing you with article coverage on our advertisers, their amenities and services will assist you in making the right decision on choosing your accommodations, recreation, entertainment and more. Please visit our web site www.GuestQuest.com for additional advertiser information and links to their web sites. Distributed three times a year, Spring, Summer and Winter, with separate editions to Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois/Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia/South Carolina, Tennessee/ Kentucky, Virginia/Washington D.C., Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Serving our advertisers and readers since 1984. For advertising information, questions or comments, call 1-800-644-8460. P. O. Box 33547, Cleveland, OH 44133. The accuracy of the information contained in these listings is the responsibility of each individual advertiser. Every effort has been made to offer up-to-date information. Reproduction of editorial or graphic content in any manner without written consent of the editor is prohibited. 2
Alabama Gulf Coast is where you want to be! Close to everything, yet miles away. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores AL vacation rentals provide a magnificent, sparkling white sandy beach where mild temperatures greet visitors year-round. Listen to the sound of the surf, unwind and release the tension, or experience our vast sporting and recreational activities, fresh seafood and great shopping that the Gulf Coast area has to offer. The magical beauty of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach AL is more than you can imagine.
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Let Sugar Sands Realty & Management, an Orange Beach and Gulf Shores AL vacation rentals company, help you find the perfect accommodations for your vacation. With exceptional vacation rentals and sugar white beaches, you’ll discover plenty of magnificent lodging options, including rental condominiums. Visit us online for special offers and packages. We’re everything you want from your vacation! Sugar Sands Realty & Management 800.824.6462 www.sugsands.com ¤
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west virginia / new york
WEST VIRGINIA
Berkeley County – Where Small Town Meets Big Adventure Leave behind your everyday worries and escape to Berkeley County, WV, where small town meets big adventure. Berkeley County offers the ultimate outdoor experience, from our rugged hiking paths to the scenic nature paths, public parks, fishing streams and nature preserves. Lose yourself in the area’s lush scenery along the numerous hiking, walking and biking trails, from delicate West Virginia wildflowers to awe-inspiring waterfalls and incredible rock formations. Whether you want your outdoor adventure to span days or hours, you’ll never grow bored of the area’s extensive nature trails, catering to everyone from amateurs to hiking experts. Adventures can explore the 23,000-acre Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area that contains extensive hiking, camping, fishing and boating opportunities. The Route 9 walking and biking trail stretches between Martinsburg and the
Charles Town/Ranson area and offers users wide open views and diverse terrain from flat land to sloping hills. Don’t forget to pack your lure and fishing rod beside your hiking boots and bike helmet. Sleepy Creek Lake, a 205-acre impoundment, provides trophy bass, crappie and northern pike, and it allows night fishing with permission. You can also fish from any of the public access streams flowing throughout the county. If observing nature is more your style, Berkeley County has two nature preserves that house wide variety of bird and plants. Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve, in Back Creek Valley, and the Yankauer Nature Preserve each offer easy walking trails to allow visitors to observe the different plant species and trees that inhabit the reserves. Change your view from the office window to the beautiful scenery of Berkeley County, WV. Plan your custom vacation and outdoor
adventures through the MartinsburgBerkeley County CVB’s website, www.travelwv.com or the CVB’s free app “Visit Martinsburg, WV.” The Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB can be reached at 304-264-8801. ¤
NEW YORK
It May Be Unexpected but It’s Distinctly Dutchess! Did you know you can find Picassos in Poughkeepsie? See them at Vassar College’s Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center along with art from the Renaissance, the Hudson River School of painters, Matisse, O’Keeffe, Calder, Pollock, and many others. Find pieces by Richard Serra and other
contemporary artists at Dia:Beacon. Bard’s CCS-Hessel Museum houses a special gallery designed for the presentation of video art and works on film. No matter the weather, you’ll find museums to match your mood. Looking to fight off the chill of winter? Visit sites on the Dutchess
Escape to our Winter Destination in Chenango County Located in Central New York, Chenango County has more state land for winter enjoyment and family fun than any place in New York, but the Adirondacks. Home to interesting terrain and a wide variety of wildlife species, the forest will keep you and your family on your toes. Gear up for cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and ice fishing in this area we call home. If you prefer warmer activities, attend one of the many wonderful musicals or theatrical performances; ONTARIO ~ WINTR 2018
County Craft Beverage Trail. Sample award-winning wines, ciders, spirits and beers from unique producers, each with a great story to tell. Check out The Vale Fox Distillery, a new destination with an incredible view making gin and single-malt whiskey. Planning a winter getaway is easy at DutchessTourism.com. Request your FREE Dutchess County Destination Guide today! ¤
visit the unique Northeast Classic Car Museum - known for the largest collection of Franklin Automobiles in the world; or stop at one of the many specialty shops throughout the region. Warm up your insides with a stop at the Black Bear Winery or the Bullthistle Brewery and enjoy a taste of one of their very own fruit wines, hard ciders, or craft beer. Find your winter adventure at www.chenangony.org/tourism and like us on www.facebook.com/ ChenangoTourism ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com
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new york
Gorgeous Gorges, Wine Trails, Stunning Scenery and So Much More
From Niagara Falls and Buffalo along Lake Erie to the Finger Lakes countryside, Western New York offers visitors attractions, adventures and accommodations that make it a perfect vacation destination. Visit the thunderous, awe inspiring Niagara Falls and experience the thrill of Seneca Niagara Casino to test your chances with lady luck. With more to offer than just the falls, Niagara Falls State Park is a sanctuary for protected species and features the Observation Tower with one of the best views of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, New York. Check out the Niagara Wine Trail with 22 wineries stretching across Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties. Get interactive at exhibits when you visit the Aquarium of Niagara and even feed a sea lion! See the Buffalo Zoo’s 23.5 acres of exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife and make memories that will last a lifetime with your family. Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls is a great place to call home while visiting! Head over to Wyoming County New York, home to the “Grand Canyon of the East” and enjoy magnificent waterfalls, the historic A& A Railroad and other attractions, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities that bring visitors. Northeast of Buffalo and northwest of Rochester, you’ll find the Medina Railroad Museum, housed in one of the largest standing wooden freight depots, built in 1905. Make your reservations for the Polar Express well in advance. Allegany County is the perfect playing grounds for all things outdoors. Fairs, festivals, seasonal celebrations, outdoors sporting and special events, along with shopping, dining and sightseeing will fill your days. Waterfalls and wineries and of course the 11 “Finger Lakes” make the Finger Lakes region a famous New York destination. World-class wineries dot the wine trails that run through the 14 counties that make up the Finger Lakes. You’ll find over 1000 waterfalls and more than 2000 miles of hiking and biking trails, skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor attractions and adventures. Some wine trails to consider include the Lake Ontario Wine Trail, Seneca Lake Wine Trail and Keuka Wine Trail. Rest at charming B&Bs or stay at Country Inn & Suites Mount Morris - your perfect base for exploring the Finger Lakes, Wyoming County and more. Proximity to Lake Erie and lake effect storms mean snow for Chautauqua County, totaling an average of 200 inches annually! For downhill and cross-country snow sports, head to Peek’n Peak Resort and enjoy 27 slopes and trails, stateof-the-art snowmaking, eight chairlifts, four progressive terrain parks and a renowned ski and snowboard school. There’s even a tubing area with seven lanes and a “Magic Carpet” lift. Ski and snowmobile at Cockaigne Ski Area in Cherry Creek and cross country skiers and snowshoers will also find opportunities at Long Point State Park, Lake Erie State Park, Boutwell Hill State Forest, Chautauqua Institution and the Jamestown Audubon Community Nature Center. From Lake Erie to the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls to the Allegany State Park, Western New York’s wineries, waterfalls and wonderful attractions, accommodations and events are a sure to please vacation experience. Find events and enter to win a trip at GuestQuest.com. ONTARIO ~ WINTR WINTER2018 2018
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An Unforgettable Experience So Much Fun for Everyone in Streetsboro! Streetsboro offers an unforgettable experience for everyone! It is also just a short drive to many of the area’s over 60 nearby attractions including Streetsboro Antiques Mini Mall, Zip City USA, Boulder Creek Golf Club, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, Breakaway Excursions, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and
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National Park, Kent State University Museum, Monica Potter Home Store, Jack Cleveland Casino, Hard Rock Rocksino, zoos, parks, sporting activities, numerous annual events and much more. Streetsboro is directly off the Ohio Turnpike (I-80), Exit 187 and within minutes to Cleveland, Akron,
Canton and Youngstown. We provide exceptional accommodations suitable for any preference or budget at our 9 hotels and 2 campgrounds, as well as an assortment of dining options at more than 40 restaurants Streetsboro is the ideal location for an overnight stay or your next memorable trip. ¤
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pennsylvania / south carolina
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. Keep the wind in your hair as you play a few rounds of golf, catch a sporting event, or cheer your favorite car at the speedways. There’s no place like PA to grab a beer and a hot dog in the stands while enjoying the thrill of the game.
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!
Make your Stay Super at the Super 8 Grove City Super 8 in Grove City PA is near many shopping opportunities including Prime Outlet Mall Grove City. There are many dining options including Mexican, Italian, Sports Bar and even a British pub. Take a driving on some rolling hills to Volant-Amish country with charming stores and wineries to remember a simpler life. The Grove
City College graces us with their 150- even just spend time in your wellacre campus that is bursting full of equipped room on Wi-Fi or watching energy. Spend a fun day in the sun some TV. at Lake Erie or even spend the day at Super 8 Grove City Waldmeer Amusement Park. 2001 Leesburg-Grove City Road At the end of the day come home Grove City, PA 16127 to Super 8 to put your feet up and 724-748-3000 relax, take a swim in our indoor www.Super8.com ¤ heated pool, get in a work out or
Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Forest Region Whether planning a one-day or multi-day visit, Best Western Plus Bradford Inn is your perfect “home base” for visiting the wonderful tourist attractions including Allegheny National Forest region. We’re just 20 minutes south of the SenecaAllegany Casino, featuring over 1,800 Reel and Video Slot Machines, as well as Vegas-style gaming like Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Spanish 21, Craps, and Keno.
The Zippo/Case Visitors Center & Museum, (just 1 mile away), features extraordinary displays, histories and hundreds of purchasable items of two beloved American Icons, the Zippo Lighter and the Case Knife. Other nearby attractions include the Crook Farm (an 1840’s farm and one-room schoolhouse), PennBrad Oil Museum (featuring an 1890’s wooden oil rig), Eldred World
War II Museum, many antiquing opportunities, and the Kinzua Sky Walk, named one of the top ten sky walks in the world. Best Western Plus Bradford Inn 100 Davis Street South Bradford, PA 16701 www.bwbradford.com 814-362-4501 ¤
SOUTH CAROLINA
Discover the Secret of Garden City: Water’s Edge Resort Water’s Edge Resort in Garden City Beach SC, a tranquil seaside village only 12 miles from Myrtle Beach and conveniently located near coastal golf courses, entertainment, attractions, nightlife and unique dining. Sightsee at a nearby state park, a botanical garden or enjoy fishing off an adjacent pier. Find romance ONTARIO ~ WINTER 2018
at sunset enjoying a picture worth a thousand words. The resort’s oversized condo units include large oceanfront balconies, fully equipped kitchens, free WiFi, cable TV and more. The rooms are fully furnished with all the comforts of home. Amenities include a recently renovated pool deck and lounge chairs, indoor and outdoor pool,
Jacuzzis and private access to one of the Strand’s most scenic stretches of white-sand beach. Enjoy the peace and quiet of an oceanside escape or the fun and flare of a family trip. Waters Edge Resort 1012 N. Waccamaw Drive Garden City, SC 29576 800-255-5554 www.watersedgeresort.com ¤
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