Festivals/Events – Who doesn’t love a good party? Year-round, Erie, PA has plenty of festivals, fairs, expos, craft shows and celebrations to keep you busy. So unpack those lawn chairs, reserve your space, shake out your blankets and snag a seat. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:  Roar on the Shore (July 17-19), Discover Presque Isle Days (July 25-27), Beer on the Bay (July 26), Art Museum Jazz & Blues Fest (Aug 2-3), Celebrate Erie (Aug 14-17), Wine Country Harvest Festival (Sept 26-28), ZooBoo (Oct 17-30) and Festival of Trees (Nov 26-30).

Presque Isle State Park/Lake Erie – With sandy beaches and endless outdoor recreation for every season, Presque Isle State Park, a National Natural Landmark, is one of Pennsylvania’s top vacation destinations. Visitors flock to Presque Isle for its distinctive blend of natural beauty and recreation including swimming, boating, biking, picnicking, [...]

The first day of spring is March 20th, 2014 and beach chairs are out anticipating its arrival! Deep blue umbrellas dug in the sand inviting you to relax under them. This is what spring is all about at the Beaches of South Walton. Big blue skies surround a bright golden sun that shines over emerald green waters. Your toes find comfort under the powder white sand as you lounge in your beach chair with a good book. This is the spring break you’ve been longing for. Say goodbye to sleet and snow, so long winter storms. Trade your sweaters in for swimsuits and your coats in for cover-ups because this spring you are heading to the Beaches of South Walton with our Seagrove Florida rentals! Where the weather is warm and the beach chairs are abundant! Garrett Realty Services, Inc. has seasonal beach chairs just for you at one of their premier properties in beautiful [...]

Enjoy applause-worthy sunsets over Great Lake Ontario while paddling sparkling waterways. Hike the beautiful 110-foot Salmon River Falls, explore intriguing museums and bask in the sun on sandy beaches.

Oswego County, NY offers more than 20 historic sites from colorful chapters in America’s history. Trace the steps of a Revolutionary War spy, gaze on the ramparts of an 1812 battlefield, explore Underground Railroad sites and visit the only U.S. shelter for Holocaust survivors.

Try your luck for legendary salmon and trout on Lake Ontario, the Salmon and Oswego rivers, or cast for bass and walleye where the Iroquois natives fished thousands of years ago on Oneida Lake.

Oswego County’s villages bustle with festivals, unique restaurants, antiques shops and eclectic shopping. A variety of friendly and affordable accommodations and plenty of spacious family campgrounds, offer a relaxing retreat.

Go to www.visitoswegocounty.com, call 1-800-248-4FUN, or tourism@oswegocounty.com for your free vacation kit.

Visit Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands and see for yourself what an island vacation is all about! Miles of unspoiled, seashell covered beaches and amazing variety of wildlife make this a unique vacation haven.

Our beautiful sanctuary islands offer the slow pace of island life rarely found in today’s busy world. Over 60% of the islands have been declared a national wildlife and nature reserve. Choose whether to spend your days enjoying the uncrowded beaches, biking along miles of scenic bike paths through nature preserves, shopping or observing birds and wildlife.

World-class dining, unique boutiques, live theater, endless recreation of golf, tennis, fishing and boating combine to make this a place to truly leave your daily cares behind. No other Florida location can match the natural beauty and serenity of Sanibel and Captiva.

Located on Florida’s Southwest coast, the Sanibel and Captiva Islands are just [...]

You have an event, a vacation, a weekend getaway or a business retreat coming up and you want something new, a bit out of the way, but with plenty to do. Shhhh. Have we got a recommendation for you!

It’s Summersville, WV, in the south-central part of the state, 87 miles east of the capital of Charleston. Here’s what you get in Summersville:

• – The largest clear-water lake in the state, Summersville Lake with 60 miles of shoreline and almost 2800 acres of water and 20-45 feet visibility
• – Boating, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing and scuba diving on Summersville Lake: visit Sarge’s Dive Shop and the Summersville Marina for rentals

• Hiking and biking trails with opportunities to see beautiful foliage, wildlife and even places for picnics
• Challenging rock climbing and rappelling offering breathtaking scenery
• Relax and swim at the manmade [...]

One of “The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013” by Smithsonian magazine, Lexington, Virginia is steeped in history, and best experienced by foot or carriage. Once home to Robert E. Lee, Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson and George C. Marshall, Lexington offers museums, galleries, shopping and dining experiences. Enjoy bluegrass at one of Buena Vista’s many festivals or take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Explore all the wonders of the Natural Bridge and Caverns, drive through Virginia Safari Park feeding exotic animals from your car and watch a movie under the stars at Hull’s Drive-In. Savor a tasting at Rockbridge Vineyard on the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail and take a tour at Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, outdoor adventure abounds with hiking, biking and tubing.

Make memories of historic proportion in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge [...]

What comes to mind when you dream of an Island vacation? A beautiful island where calm, sparkling blue water of the Gulf of Mexico stretch out endlessly into the horizon and white sugar sand is spread out like a warm, inviting blanket dotted with palm trees reaching up into a clear blue sky. A quaint little beach town Main Street lined with eclectic restaurants and shops full of delightful gifts made by local artists.

This picturesque scene surrounds BridgeWalk on Anna Maria Island, Florida, a landmark resort. The Key West style resort offers large, beautifully appointed accommodations. From a two bedroom, 2-bath townhome to studios with mini kitchens, you will find the perfect room for a few nights or an extended island stay.

You will forget what day it is, what time it is:  That’s Living on Island Time.

Visit our website at www.silverresorts.com or call us toll free at 866-779-2545.

At the Oceanfront Bristol Plaza Resort of Wildwood Crest, NJ, we take great pride in providing our guests with the finest accommodations and an uncompromising level of hospitality that is second to none!

Located directly on the beautiful, wide, pristine beaches of the Jersey Cape, the Bristol Plaza Resort offers contemporary resort accommodations with handsomely appointed Ocean view Guestrooms, Suites and fully equipped Efficiency Suites.

Bask in the warm sunlight around our spacious Oceanfront Sundeck, or lounge around our Olympic Style Heated Pool. With the Bristol Plaza’s southern exposure, the sun will shine on you all day long!

Kids of all ages will enjoy the arcade games and pool table in our recreation room. The children’s playground, public tennis courts and basketball courts are within a few steps of the Bristol Plaza.

When planning your next vacation, we invite you to experience Wildwood Crest and [...]