New
York, NY � June 2006 � Just in time for Fourth of July weekend, EscapeMaker.com,
a guide to local weekend getaways and day trips within a 500-mile radius
of New York City, launches a new Car-Free
Getaways and Green Travel section � designed to help travelers save
gas this summer and save the planet!
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 EscapeMaker.com�s
President, Caylin Sanders, comments �when we started EscapeMaker.com
in 2001 the whole premise was finding places accessible by mass transit
from New York City. We�ve always had this focus on our 100+ profiled destinations,
but now with the Travel Industry Association predicting a stagnant summer
travel season due to gas prices tipping traveller�s getaway plans, we felt
it was imperative to call attention to all the wonderful getaways accessible
by mass transit|�|as
well as Eco-friendly tips to keep in mind along the way.�
In
addition to a campsite and RV rental search, the Car-Free Getaway &
Green Travel section features over 15 getaway packages offered by hotels,
B&B�s and inn�s across the Northeast. Each destination is accessible
by mass transit and once on site, all activities are included, walkable
or accessible by shuttle or bike!
With
transportation discounts from Amtrak and links to discounts on bus and
ferry lines, the section inspires travelers to consider over 60 destinations
listed that are accessible by bus, train or ferry. Users can also search
the database for activities within the Northeast for places to go biking,
boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, white water rafting
and tubing, etc. In addition, users will find other resources and Eco-travel
tips within the section.
�Hotels
and B&B�s are in major competition for local traveller�s business because
of the current gas issue,� says Sanders. �If you can find an alternative
way to get to them, you can really take advantage of some fantastic deals
this summer!�
For
more information, log on to Escapemaker.com or visit www.escapemaker.com/green.html.
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Contact:
Caylin
Sanders
EscapeMaker.com
Phone:
718-398-5766
Toll
Free: 1-877-99-SCRAM
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