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dream destinations getaway guide listings Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau for AAA Pioneer Valley

Chautauqua County in Western New York is the lakeside destination of your dreams. Have fun boating, fishing, and swimming.

Chautauqua’s natural beauty is the perfect setting for camping, hiking, biking, and golfing. Charming lakeside villages and stunning wine country feature an abundance of dining and shopping options. Start at TourChautauqua.com.

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Cortland, New York experiencecortland.com Download the Experience Cortland App! For the artist, the foodie, nature lover and history buff, Cortland County is open for exploration. Move, create and play – it is time to design your adventure! Visit www.experiencecortland. com to begin planning. #experiencecortland

Destination Salem

Make your Destination Salem and you can join a witch trial reenactment, explore a world class museum, a National Park, and New England’s oldest wooden mansion. Take a ghost tour, shop ‘til you drop, and dine harborside. 2 hours from Springfield.

Dutchess County Tourism Dutchess County, NY in the heart of the Hudson Valley along the banks of the Hudson River. Home of the FDR Presidential Home and Library and Museum, The Culinary Institute of America, The Walkway Over the Hudson, Great Estates, farms, markets, parks, festivals and cultural attractions and only a short distance away from Massachusetts.

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Imagine breathtaking views overlooking vast blue lakes and rolling vineyards. From miles of hiking paths to delicious cuisine and fine wines, prepare to roam our endless spaces and find yourself. Learn more at www. visitFingerLakes.com or by calling (585) 394-3915

www.hamptonbeach.org for entertainment and please download our Park and Play App. to guide you through traffic. There is less parking, so day trippers — please plan an alternate excursion if electronic highway signs report parking is full. Our goal is to stay safe and well. If you can’t visit us in 2020, please book you vacations for 2021.

17th-Century English Village, Wampanoag Homesite, as well as the Plimoth Grist Mill and Waterfront exhibit spaces in downtown Plymouth.

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adrenaline games like Laser Tag, Climbing Walls, Ninja Warrior Courses, along with inflatables, pool table, table tennis, and the ReFuel Café.

Smugglers includes nonstop family activities and entertainment when you reserve your vacation with one of the resort’s most popular packages. https:// www.smuggs.com/pages/ summer/packages.php or by calling (800) 451-8752 to reserve today at America’s Family Resort.

Saratoga, NY may be most well-known for its world-class Thoroughbred horse racing at Saratoga Race Course and the legendary performances Cayuga County in the at the Saratoga Performing beautiful Finger Lakes region North of Boston CVB Arts Center. These iconic of New York State will be Just 30 minutes north of attractions may not be fully waiting to host you in our Boston discover Salem, home operation this summer, but historical countryside. Home of the infamous Witch Trials Sullivan County Tourism this gem of a destination to Harriet Tubman, William and Gloucester, America’s offers so much more! Enjoy Home to the 1969 Woodstock Seward, rolling vineyards, oldest seaport. Visit museums Victorian architecture, our country breweries, scenic cultural and historic sites, Festival celebrating its 50th famous natural mineral roads, and many other sweet farms, state parks and anniversary. Fly Fishing in springs, gourmet restaurants, discoveries! performing arts venues. the famous Beaverkill or outdoor patio dining and Enjoy boutique shopping Willowemoc Rivers and Franklin County Chamber and New England craft beers fine shopping at boutiques Catskill Fly Fishing Center and galleries. Charming and Museum. Upper Delaware and cuisine, including plenty of Commerce inns, bed and breakfasts and Scenic and Wild National Park Yankee Candle Village, one of fresh seafood. Explore and Catskill Park. hotels make for a spectacular of the most popular tourist 200 miles of coastline, 12 getaway anytime. Explore our attractions in Massachusetts, lighthouses and get out on Town of Dennis 3 state parks or the Saratoga is located in nearby Franklin the water to kayak Stand Up National Historical Park, one Dennis is a popular seaside County. Stop by to learn Paddleboard whale watch, of several great museums resort town, notable for its about Yankee Candle and all harbor cruise or schooner sail. or try your luck at Saratoga stately colonial mansions the excitement that awaits Visit Northoffioston.org for a Casino Hotel. It’s all here for along the northern Cape throughout Franklin County free travel guide, map & great you. Plan your trip today!

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known as the turning point of the American Revolution,” says Annamaria Bellantoni, In a year that has already Vice President of Tourism for been defined by so much the Saratoga County Chamber change and adaptation, of Commerce. Additionally, Saratoga Springs and Coun“Ulysses S. Grant wrote his ty, located 30 miles north of Albany, New York, is a histor- memoirs at Grant Cottage located in Saratoga County.” ical anchor and the perfect For over 150 years, Saratoga getaway for history buffs and has been synonymous with those seeking respite from the racing of thoroughbred everyday life. horses. Contributing to their A short drive from the Springfield area and Western historical significance; BelMassachusetts, Saratoga is “a lantoni adds that “Saratoga’s historical hotspot” and chock Race Course is the oldest, operating sporting venue in full of unique area attracthe country.” For those looktions. The Saratoga National ing to delve even further into Historical Park, where the Battles of Saratoga took place, Saratoga’s racing history, look “played a pivotal role and is no further than the National SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN

Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Furthermore, tours of the Saratoga Race Course, as well as, live harness racing year-round at the Saratoga

gests that prospective visitors first check Saratoga’s website for updates pertaining to the opening of the race track, museum, and casino.

smell the roses. With a bevy of outdoor spaces and parks, visitors can embrace Saratoga’s stunning scenery while hiking, biking, golfing or walking

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We offer some of the most beautiful outdoor space in the Northeast. Take a drive into the southern Adirondacks and around the Great Sacandaga Lake.

Explore one of our three state parks and Saratoga National Historical Park. Or fill up on delicious fresh produce at a farmer’s market. Experience history, championship golf courses and so much more.

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centuries ago, visitors have been coming to bathe in and drink from the springs of Saratoga since the early 1800’s as many believed the waters had health benefits,” says Bellantoni. Described as having their own distinct flavor, visitors today are still able to travel to the mineral springs and taste for themselves.

“Saratoga’s character and charm are so inviting,” says Bellantoni. Rounding out the array of activities Saratoga has to offer, Bellantoni boasts the area’s downtown boutiques, one-of-a-kind shops, outdoor

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dining, and cafes. “There is something for everyone’s taste and budget,” says Bellantoni, adding “we also have

events and attractions nationwide, Bellantoni concludes, “in light of COVID-19 many of Saratoga’s iconic attractions

without fans. So even though fans can’t take part in this wonderful summer tradition this year, they can still wager

“ T H E R E I S S O M E T H I N G F O R E V E RYO N E ’ S TA ST E A N D B U D G E T.” - Annamaria Bellantoni, Vice President of Tourism for the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. many award-winning restaurants, casual eateries, great coffee shops and cuisines from around the world.”

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like Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) may not be fully operational this year. There will most likely be racing, but

from anywhere. As summer progresses, visitors should check back to see if changes have been made that would allow them to take part in the

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experience.” While SPAC’s 2020 classical season has already been cancelled, visitors can still enjoy their cultural influence through videos, performances, and more as part of their virtual, cultural library by visiting https://spac. org/experience-spac/creativeconnection/.

For more information, updates, or to plan your trip to Saratoga Springs and County, visit www.ilovesaratoga.us

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hen confidence to travel returns, more people will consider vacation destinations within reasonable driving distance. A little over a three-hour drive, from Western, Massachusetts, New York’s Sullivan Catskills has long been known for its stunning natural beauty.

The area continues to attract multigenerational families and has recently become a destination popular with a hip, young crowd attracted to quaint small towns dotted with restaurants, bakeries, breweries, distilleries, cock-

tail and wine bars and more.

This country destination is home to any number of “first” and “only” attractions: the Dove Trail, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts at the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert, the American birthplace of fly-fishing, one of the largest American eagle nesting populations in the Northeast and New York’s largest indoor waterpark.

There’s a growing arts and culture scene, too including live outdoor music (Bethel Woods Center for the Arts), art galleries (DVAA), museums and historical sites

(Minisink Battleground Historic Park, Time and the Valley Museum).

Summer weekends offer farmers markets, perfect for cooking up your own gourmet meals. Or inventive chefs offer wood-fired gourmet pizza riverside, slow-cooked barbecue roadside, gourmet fried chicken and more. And takeout is always available.

Or you can wind your way through the Craft Beverage Trail. If luxury and entertainment is your preference, Resorts World Catskills is 18-story all-suite hotel, casino and entertainment

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complex with 10 bar and restaurant experiences, live entertainment, the Crystal Life Spa, two indoor pools and two fitness centers. You can focus on health at YO1 Wellness Resort and Spa; or try the newest boutique hotel and spa, Kenoza Hall.

Families love the Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark.

The Eldred Preserve is a unique destination for dining, boutique accommodations, events and weddings.

Vacation rentals are increasingly popular here, too. But they do book quickly.

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To learn more and plan your close-to-home getaway call (800) 882-2287 or visit sullivancatskills.com.

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fter months of being cooped up inside, Greene County, the Catskills Region of New York State, is ready to welcome visitors to enjoy the great outdoors. Perfect for day-trippers and weekenders alike, The Great Northern Catskills of Greene County, is “an ideal place to escape to and enjoy the perfect mix of nature and outdoor adventure, as well as arts and culture,” says Heather Bagshaw, the county’s Tourism Director. “It’s uncrowded, unpretentious, and genuinely authentic. New dining and lodging places are opening up all the time, offering inventive cuisine, and unique lodging options.”

It’s fitting that Washington Irving, the author behind Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle— whose decades

long slumber has been studied and read in many an English class over the years, got his inspiration in the Catskills, and subsequently set the story in Greene County.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be reinvigorated and inspired by the breathtaking views and recreational adventures that await them in the Great Northern Catskills. Visitors can enjoy mountain biking and hiking, as well as fishing and the “New York Zipline Adventure Tours, the longest, highest, fastest Zipline canopy tour in the world.”

Not to be left out, golfers can enjoy the day playing at the Catskills Nine, also known as the Rip Van Winkle Golf Trail, which Bagshaw explains is perfect “for a challenging experience offering unparalleled views.”

Greene County has a rich arts and culture scene. Says

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Bagshaw, “This is where the Hudson River School of Art began. Founder Thomas Cole lived in Catskill, and roamed what is now the Catskill Park, a protected, Forever Wild swath of land, and painted the canvases that captivated the world and led to America’s first real distinctive art form. Walk in the footsteps of the Hudson River School of Art painters including Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Asher B.

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Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, Thompson House, and Bavarian Manor Country Inn; as lodging options for visitors planning their upcoming stays.

“The region also offers a great food scene and burgeoning craft beverage scene,” says Bagshaw.

Recommending a number of dining options for prospective visitors, Bagshaw suggestions the following: The New York Restaurant, Gracie’s

VISITORS CAN ENJOY MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING, AS WELL AS FISHING AND THE “NEW YORK ZIPLINE ADVENTURE TOURS, THE LONGEST, HIGHEST, FASTEST ZIPLINE CANOPY TOUR IN THE WORLD.” Durand, Jasper Cropsey, Sanford Gifford and other pioneering American landscape artists. Visitors can explore the Hudson River School of Art Trail which allows you to appreciate their work in an entirely new way.

“From Scandinavian-inspired cabins to all-inclusive family resorts offering a unique experience everyone will love,” Bagshaw lists Eastwind Hotel & Bar, Spruceton Inn, Winter Clove Resort, Sunny Hill Golf Resort, Riedlbauer’s Resort,

Luncheonette, Crossroads Brewing Company in Athens or Catskill, Jessie’s Harvest House, Chicken Run Family Restaurant and Steak House, Woodhouse Provisions, Red’s Restaurant, Frank Guido’s Port of Call, Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company, Food Studio Athens, and The Mermaid Café.

For more information and to start planning your trip, visit GreatNorthernCatskills.com.

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eekend getaways can provide great bonding opportunities for families.

During the week, families may be too preoccupied with hectic schedules packed with sports practices, extracurricular activities and work commitments to get much quality time together. That makes the weekend an ideal time to step away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some time together as families.

When planning weekend getaways, parents may benefit from employing a few strategies that can turn their trips into the perfect escapes from the daily grind.

important to find some fun activities for weekend getaways, parents should avoid overbooking the weekend.

Many families enjoy weekend getaways for the respite from the often hectic daily grind they endure during the week. Overbooking a weekend getaway may make such trips less relaxing than parents intend them to be.

One family-friendly activity per day should suffice and still afford families ample time to relax and enjoy one another’s company.

· DON’T STRAY TOO FAR FROM HOME. Week-

· AVOID FRIDAY RUSH HOUR. If possible, families

end getaways can provide respites from the stress of everyday life. Spending much of the weekend in the car likely won’t provide the relief that families are seeking, so parents should keep location in mind when planning their getaways. Choose somewhere close to home so as little time as possible is spent in the car, leaving more time for fun and relaxation.

· DON’T OVERBOOK THE WEEKEND. While it’s

should try to depart for their destinations a little early on Friday. By leaving before the start of Friday rush hour, families can avoid traffic and ensure their trips start off on the right foot.

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getaways likely won’t require too much packing. A two- or three-day excursion should not be treated like a weekslong overseas vacation.

Packing light makes it easy to · FIND FUN ACTIVITIES. get on the road and then get Getaways are more enjoyback on the road when the able when families find fun time comes to go home. Only things to do. Simply getting away to somewhere peaceful parents with babies in tow may need to pack more than might work if parents are going it alone, but youngsters seems reasonable for short may quickly grow bored and getaways. Babies may need swimming diapers, noise retreat into their devices if machines to help them sleep, there’s nothing fun to do. bottle warmers, extra bottles Before booking lodging for and jars, and extra clothing. the weekend, parents can Packing those items can save research weekend festivals, parents the trouble of having area parks where families to track them down once can hike, swim or kayak tothey arrive at their destinagether, or other activities. tions.

It’s been a long year and you deserve a vacation. Head Upstate for wide-open spaces, fresh air, natural beauty, and outdoor adventure. We can’t wait to see you.

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hat do you get when you combine the fertile farmland of the Hudson Valley, countless restaurants with cuisine for every taste, and hundreds of scenic parks and trails? You get Dutchess County – and an invitation to design a getaway here, filled with delicious fresh food and fresh air.

Dutchess is farm country, with an abundance of farms that produce the finest fruits, vegetables, meats, and farm products. Agriculture is an important part of our County’s heritage – dating back centuries – and we are thankful that our local farmers continue to keep that legacy alive today. It is easy to forget where our food comes from

in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but here we are reminded every day. See a map of our farms at dutchesstourism.com/farmmap and our Farm Finder brochure at dutchesstourism.com/farmfinder.

All of those fresh ingredients are irresistible to our resident chefs, many of which received formal training at The Culinary Institute of America – located here in Hyde Park. Choose from our list of restaurants at dutchesstourism.com/eat and feast on a meal you won’t soon forget. Redefine your idea of “takeout” and enjoy your culinary treasure while taking in a river or mountain view.

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ew car enthusiasts can resist the siren song of the open road. When the open road beckons, answering its call can open the door to adventure and unending possibilities.

Road trips tend to dwindle when winter arrives, and for good reason. Wet, wintry conditions can make roads more dangerous and compromise motorists’ visibility.

Many drivers wisely avoid the roads as much as possible in winter, and statistics on crash deaths reflect that caution.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, July, a month when many people take to the road on summer vacations, had the most crash deaths of any month in 2017, while February, a month when drivers traditionally stay home, had the fewest.

Such statistics underscore the importance of staying comfortable and alert behind the wheel. As motorists prepare to hit the road again this spring, they should keep these tips in mind to ensure their road trips are as safe as they are adventurous.

· GET AMPLE REST, even if Make the most of our picturesque landscape and visit dutchesstourism.com/ outside to select an outdoor spot to spend your morning, afternoon, or even full day!

Biking and hiking are two of our favorite pastimes in

Dutchess, and they make us feel less guilty about taking a few extra bites of dessert.

Now that’s what we call the perfect picnic getaway.

Festivals, dining events, fairs, parades and more – Dutchess County has a jam-

packed agenda year-round with something for everyone.

Visit dutchesstourism.com/ calendar for current and complete event details.

that means making frequent stops. Drivers should build frequent stops and nightly rest into their road trips.

Doing so can help to combat the drowsiness that develops when spending long hours behind the wheel staring at the road ahead. Drivers should pay attention to how

they’re feeling and pull over if their eyes begin to feel heavy or their minds begin to wander. Each of these are signs of fatigue that could prove deadly to drivers, their passengers and fellow motorists.

· SHARE DRIVING DUTIES.

Sharing driving duties is a great way to reduce driving-related eye strain. The Vision Council notes that driving requires the eyes to stay in constant motion as they focus and refocus on approaching objects. Eyes also are in constant contention with distractions like oncoming headlights or the glare of the sun. These factors combine to strain the eyes. As drivers spend more and more time behind the wheel, their eyes become tired and their vision becomes less reliable.

Sharing driving duties can ensure a fresh set of eyes is behind the wheel at all times.

· MAINTAIN PROPER POSTURE. Proper posture

can make drivers less susceptible to the aches and pains that can develop during long car trips. In addition, the auto insurance provider Geico® notes that studies have shown that proper posture, which involves sitting an appropriate distance from the steering wheel, makes drivers less likely to suffer severe injuries to the head, neck and chest in front- and rear-end collisions.

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IT’S ALL IN FRANKLIN COUNTY! IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Plus great food, craft beverages, outdoor adventure, the arts and much more!

NATURE & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ·Barton Cove ·Berkshire East ·Bridge of Flowers ·Crabapple Whitewater ·Crumpin Fox Golf Club ·Great Falls Discovery Center

·Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory ·Northfield Golf Course ·Northfield Mountain ·Zoar Outdoor ·16 State Forests

FOOD & CRAFT BEVERAGES ·Berkshire Brewing Company ·CiderDays ·Richardson’s Candy Kitchen ·The Farm Table ·Champney’s at Deerfield Inn

·West County Cider ·Blue Heron ·Terrazza Ristorante ·Cameron’s Winery ·Mesa Verde

·Double Edge Theater ·Ja’duke Performing Arts ·Shea Theater Arts Center ·Pioneer Valley Symphony ·Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center

This is just a sampling! For more info, please visit:

·Green River Festival ·Wormtown Music Festival ·Historic Deerfield ·Silverthorne Theater Company ·Piti Theater Company ·Moonlight Magic

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Hampton Beach

IT ’S ALL ABOUT THE MEMORIES

By Lisa Martineau emories of Hampton Beach will forever linger after visiting this special NH resort. Here, the ocean, forever dancing with the moon, creates an ebb and flow that stays with you for years, even decades. It’s found in the laughter of children dashing from an incoming wave, little hands making their own sand castles, the sound of the gulls in flight over the surf, the movement of water breaking on a sandy beach, the awe of a sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, long meandering walks along the edge of the sea breaking on a sandy beach, along a 1.3 mile shoreline that is part of a short, rocky coastline. As the summer sun sizzles, a mad dash to the refreshing water acts as a reset button.

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And later, as the sun dips low, afternoon turns to night and the evening cools. A watch of the moonrise against a pink and purple sky is captured, an internal photograph.

This is a New England family vacation.

You’ll remember the taste of breakfast from the decks of the Sea Ketch, the call of Blink’s FryDoe at any time of day or night, seafood with a view at The Boardwalk Cafe, and the friendly atmosphere at McGuirk’s Ocean View Hotel and Restaurant. Drinks at Bernie’s Beach Bar beckon during an evening with friends. Wednesday night fireworks fascinate kids of all ages. Monday night movies under the stars bring families together. Walking the “strip,” although it may look different in the summer of 2020,

is a mixture of traffic stirring for a trip home and visitors dipping into shops and food stands for pizza or french fries, fried clams or a sausage sandwich before walking back to a rented cottage, condo or hotel for the night.

The Seashell Stage is always “on” during summer nights, with live bands playing music - every night for 80 nights each year. This year might be the exception, but it doesn’t change anything. Walking on the Boulevard will take on new meaning - you’ll hear live bands streaming out from the restaurants instead, mixed in with the pingsand-dings of the arcades.

And maybe, if you listen hard enough, you’ll hear the ever-present surf in the background.

During an overcast day, a

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HAMPTON BEACH NH Please visit www.hamptonbeach.org for 2020 calendar updates

SUPER STAR BEACH earns top honors for clean water

5 STAR RATING: Rated in the top 5 beaches in US and in the top 10 values for resorts in America for water quality and safety by the National Resources Defense Council.

Hampton Beach is rated 1 of 4 beaches in water cleanliness of all beaches in U.S.A.! as awarded by The Surfrider Foundation & Sierra Club’s “The Cleanest Beach Award”.

• Due to the COVID-19 virus, many events have been either cancelled or rescheduled.

• There will be less parking spaces, and changed traffic patterns.

• Look for our new Parking App. and our updated 2020 Schedule of Free Events at www.hamptonbeach.org 6

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• If you cannot visit us in 2020, please book for your 2021 memorable Hampton Beach vacation!

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winding drive up the coast offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic, and if you stop at the “Wall” you can sit, and watch surfers hang ten. Head to the Marina for a Whale Watching Tour or a catch a Deep Sea Fishing charter with your friends. If you need a fix of adrenaline, head to Hampton Parasail and learn how to fly!

Don’t miss a summer at Hampton Beach. You will never forget it. Whether you come for the day or a week, there is always something to do, something to see, and something to remember.

Bring the family so they can make memories that will last a lifetime. This is a place where generations can share their own beach stories, many of them similar, yet all of them one-of-a-kind.

Come visit Hampton Beach for a day or book lodging for a weekend stay at a seaside cottage, motel, or hotel.

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- Restaurants are limited; added outdoor seating - Bathrooms at 50% capacity; masks required - Some events may be cancelled in 2020

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or nature lovers, perhaps nothing is more enjoyable than packing up the camping gear, traveling to a favorite campsite and getting away from it all while sleeping under the stars. Such an experience can be transformative, turning first-time campers into lifelong enthusiasts.

The opportunity to turn youngsters into nature enthusiasts who can’t wait to spend

never before taken their children camping may benefit from employing a few strategies to make the trip as fun as possible.

a backyard camping night can acclimate children to their sleeping bags and their tents.

A fun night sleeping under the stars in the backyard also may make kids more enthusiastic · MAKE A TRIAL RUN IN THE about an upcoming camping trip in the woods.

BACKYARD. A night camping in the backyard won’t be exactly the same as a night · GO OVER SAFETY EARLY in the woods, where wildlife, AND OFTEN. Use every opand particularly insects, may portunity to explain camping be less welcoming hosts. But safety measures to youngsters in advance of your trip.

Emphasize the importance of staying together in the woods, and teach youngsters how to identify potentially harmful Commemorating 400 Years plants like poison ivy, making sure they know to avoid com1620-2020 ing into contact with these and other poisonous plants.

Contact your local parks department, or the campground home to Plymouth fully restored in 2020! where you will be staying, for some additional advice on camping safety.

time outside may be one reason why so many families go camping. A 2018 report Kampgrounds of America found that 52 percent of campers have children, making camping among the most popular and family-friendly ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

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· PLAN THE FAMILY MENU IN ADVANCE. Plan the menu

in advance so you can ensure everyone will continue to eat healthy. But make sure to include a few kid-friendly camping classics, like s’mores, in the meal plan as well.

· PREPARE A CAMPING-FRIENDLY FIRST-AID KIT. Bandages and

topical antibiotic creams are part and parcel of any first-aid kit, regardless of where you’re going. But the elements pose a different set of challenges that require a more extensive first-aid kit. When designing a first-aid kit for your camping trip, be sure to include all the usual items but also over-thecounter medications that can · LET KIDS HELP WHEN treat pain, allergies, constipaCHOOSING CAMPING tion, and diarrhea. An extra EQUIPMENT. Youngsters gallon or two of water also may be more excited about camping if they’re allowed to makes for a wise addition to campers’ first-aid kits. choose certain equipment, Family camping trips can including their sleeping bags and tents. Before visiting your instill a lifelong love of the great outdoors in youngsters. nearby camping retailer, explain to kids that tents come in A few simple strategies can various styles because they’re help parents make such trips safe and memorable. designed to protect campers from certain elements that may be more common in certain areas than others. Such

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Some things may be different this summer, including physical distancing, face coverings, and new guidelines for businesses, but many things, like the waterfront, the delicious food, the creative shopping, and the remarkable history, will never change.

When you are ready to travel, plan your visit to Salem, Massachusetts at SALEM.ORG.

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cellations, interruptions or delays may be covered by trip insurance, which is designed to protect the purchases travelers make.

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Travel insurance protects people, not the purchases those people make. Depart SmartTM notes that travel insurance is often utilized to cover health-related expenses travelers encounter when visiting countries overseas. A

EACH OPTION MAY APPEAR TO BE THE SAME THING, BUT THERE ARE SOME NOTABLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO.

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When researching how to protect themselves while traveling, consumers may discover a host of options.

Trip insurance and travel insurance are two seemingly similar options that even veteran travelers may not fully understand. Each option may appear to be the same thing, but there are some notable differences between the two.

travel insurance policy may be used to cover treatments for sickness, injuries or emergencies in foreign countries.

No two trip insurance or travel insurance policies are the same. As a result, wouldbe travelers should make sure they fully understand a policy, including what it covers and how much it costs, prior to purchasing it. Regardless of which option they ultimately choose, travelers TRIP INSURANCE According to Depart Smart- would be wise to insure their TM next vacations so their fi, a nonprofit organization nances are not jeopardized if devoted to helping students accidents, injuries, emergentravel abroad safely, trip cies, or other factors adverseinsurance protects travelers ly affect their getaways. from financial loss due to trip-related issues. Trip can-

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EXPLAINING

T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A L T R AV E L Experience the Summer I Season on the Cape · HUMBLE: The TTC advises traveling with an empty cup mentality. Such a mentality involves approaching situations with an open mind and doing one’s best to avoid letting past experiences dictate how you respond to new ones. An open mind can help people experience something new and completely different than what they’re accustomed in a whole new way, which is something many people enjoy most about traveling.

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· ENGAGED: Being a par-

ticipator and not a spectator is another component to transformational traveling.

A proactive approach to creating travel experiences can make those experiences more transformational than a passive approach.

· AWAKE: Paying attention while traveling may sound simple, but making an effort to being actively attuned to travel experiences can make trips that much more valuable for those hoping to grow and engage the world in new ways. · RESILIENT: Accept that accessing better experiences and finding growth opportunities while traveling might pose certain challenges.

Being resilient in the face of such challenges and taking them on willingly and actively can make for a transformational experience. · THANKFUL: A mindset

focused on being thankful and thoughtful while traveling can make travelers better stewards.

By embracing the principles of transformational travel, people may get more out of their trips than they ever anticipated.

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t can be hard for some people to imagine a life without traveling. Upon returning home from a trip, travel enthusiasts might already be looking forward to their next excursion. Some might refer to this as “catching the travel bug,” but for others traveling is more than the often temporary fixation on seeing new places that can develop after an especially memorable trip.

According to the Transformational Travel Council, transformational travel is intentionally traveling to stretch, learn and grow into new ways of being and engaging in the world. Transformational travel can give people something to look forward to, which studies have shown is one of the hidden benefits of traveling.

A study from researchers at Cornell University found that experiential purchases like travel tend to provide more enduring happiness than material purchases.

In essence, people tend to get more lasting happiness from doing things than from owning things. Though researchers have yet to examine the correlation between transformational travel and overall happiness, it’s easy to see how transformational travelers may be especially likely to benefit from the anticipation of a planned trip, as such men and women are not only heading off on exciting trips, but doing so with the intent of having life-changing experiences.

So how can people become transformational travelers?

The TTC promotes the notion of traveling with HEART, an acronym that encourages travelers to be humble, engaged, awake, resilient, and thankful during their trips.

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Smugglers’ Notch Resort HOME AWAY FROM HOME

By Tiera N. Wright

’Notch pass connects the resort to the town of Stowe on s shelter-in-place and the other side of the mounself-quarantine orders tain range, winding around massive boulders in between recede, families are thousand-foot walls of angoing to be seeking much needed vacations. While find- cient rock.”

An idyllic home away from ing a location that suits the home, Smugglers’ Notch whole family can be tough, Smugglers ’Notch, a four-sea- Resort features condominium-style lodging and a free son resort in Vermont, is the on-demand shuttle service. answer to all your vacation Spanning thousands of acres, needs— all that is left for you the resort includes access to to do is book your stay. their onsite pools and water“Smugglers ’is nestled in the Heart of Vermont’s Green parks, a massage center, a year-round Zipline Canopy Mountains amidst scenic waterfalls, winding secluded outfit; not to mention, Funtrails, and ancient mountains, Zone 2.0, the resort’s 26,000 square foot indoor family including Vermont’s tallest peak, Mount Mansfield,” says fun complex. And that is just scratching the surface. Guests Mike Chait, Public Relations Director of Smugglers ’Notch who prefer to experience the Resort. “Historic Smugglers great outdoors will be treated SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN

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to “Vermont’s natural wonders”, popular outdoor activities such as canoeing and kayaking, disc golf, as well as mountain biking and hiking for those who prefer dry land.

Additionally, “Smugglers ’typically offers four onsite restaurants with options that cover the board from fine dining to take-out sandwiches,” says Chait, adding, [we] also offer an on-site Country Store with essentials across the board.”

Ultimately, like many, Smugglers’ Notch Resort is adjusting to the new normal set by the ever-changing landscape of our current situation. Prioritizing the safety of their guests and employees, they are implementing policies dubbed “Keep Smuggs Shining”.

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stations throughout the Resort, and utilizing tools like disinfectant defoggers Resort-wide,” explains Chait.

“Popular areas like pools and waterparks use schedules to limit their number of visitors, and activities that require hands-on equipment have stations to ensure proper sanitation of shared surfaces.

Employees are held to a strict promise where they will report any symptoms and stay home should any arise. They will conduct business from behind plexiglass or while wearing a mask.”

Concludes Chait, “all guests visiting the Resort are expected to commit to the same promise, for the safety of all who choose to recreate in the Heart of Vermont.”

For more information, or to book your stay at Smugglers ’Notch Resort, visit smuggs.com.

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