Article by Stephanie Jackson

New York is a beautiful city which is located on a large natural harbor on the Atlantic coast of the Northeastern United States. It is the most populous city of United States. This city is also referred as “The City That Never Sleeps”. This city enjoys a humid subtropical climate. It is famous for its culture and dazzling nightlife.

It is a metropolitan city which is also a famous tourist destination. About 47 million foreigners and American tourists visit this city each year. If you are planning to visit this place then you must book a hotel in advance because all the hotels are in great demand throughout the year. Online reservation is one of the best ways of booking hotels in New York.

Some of the hotels which provide the facility of online booking are as under:

1. Renaissance New York Times Square

Renaissance New York Times Square is a 4 star hotel which is centrally located in the heart of New York City. This hotel has been recently renovated. The cost of this hotel is 4. The guest rooms over here are well furnished and highly equipped. There are 26 floors in this hotel. You can find excellent transportation facilities near to this hotel. You can easily make an online booking for this hotel by filling the on-line booking form. Your credit card details are required in order to guarantee your booking. But the payment is made exclusively to the hotel at the time of departure. Once you make a booking, it can not be cancelled or changed. The people who are above 18 years can only make an on-line booking. The hotel rates are non-changeable and non-refundable once the booking has been confirmed.

2. Hotel Pennsylvania

Hotel Pennsylvania is a 2 star hotel which is located near to the Madison Square Garden and Amtrak’s Penn Station. Various amenities provided to the guests are fitness room, two restaurants, news stand, travel desk, 24 hour reception, radios, cable TV, hair dryer, voice mail, AC and parking. This hotel provides a cosy and comfortable environment to the guests. The price over here starts from $ 103. You will be happy to note that pets are allowed over here. The online booking procedure of this hotel is similar to the Renaissance New York Times Square hotel.

3. Murray Hill Hotel

Murray Hill Hotel is yet another wonderful hotel over here which provides online booking facility. You can make online booking either through any hotel booking website or through the official website of this hotel. This hotel provides top class amenities to the guests. It is a great place to stay.

These are some of the famous hotels of New York. You can easily book them from any part of the world.

On those endless afternoons when we’ve had just about enough of spreadsheets and office coffee, perhaps we should consider taking a historic getaway to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Yes, there is a new and different world outside of these four office walls. The Amish countryside conjures up unique tastes, scents, and sights of places we never even knew existed. When our appetite for food and adventure is stimulated, this area is sure to rouse us from our boring work funk. Just when we feel that we may never experience life outside our cubicle again, this trip will remind us that it’s an interesting and stimulating world out there—explore it!

in Lancaster County was founded in 1756, and was named after a castle in Bohemia. It is a place that transcends the ordinary. There are many events and activities in the area including the Queen of Candles pageant, yearly fireworks gala supporting Lititz Springs Park, Musical performances, 4th of July parade and annual art and craft shows. There is the Heritage Map Museum, Johannes Mueller House, Kready’s Country Store Museum, the Quilt and Textile Museum, the Pretzel Bakery, Chocolate Factory and Candy Americana Museum.

When we are suffering with anxiety and stress, the integration of our thinking, feelings, and senses can perhaps lead to some confusion about who we are and where we want to go.

What would we need to do in order to change our life in order to be happy? Are we satisfied with our job, spouse, where we live, and our friends? What do we spend most of our time thinking about? What do we want to do more than anything in life? When we take a break and get away from life’s pressures, these questions can serve as catalysts for finding solutions.

Debbie, the innkeeper of Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast Inn in Lititz, Pennsylvania clarified this for us: “We host many who are coming to the area as they find the quiet here soothing. They don’t want to fuss. It is a time of reflection. An inn is a nice place to stay, as it is a little more personal. It is nice to have a smile at the end of the day. An inn is a good place that gives guests a space to reminisce, and for loved-ones to be together.”

A recurring theme of staying at a B and B inn is that guests can rely on the knowledge, skills, and experience of innkeepers to solve sightseeing questions, to make good travel decisions, and to deliver effective solutions. Thus an environment is created wherein lodgers can interact with each other, meet new friends, learn more about other people and in the process relax, renew and rejuvenate.

Being in this region can awaken a dormant sense of wonder, and can help open the eyes of travelers to the amazing diversity of the human and natural world. Lititz introduces tourists to a rare, strange, beautiful and exotic way of life.

The mind-boggling world of the Amish people can be a vehicle in understanding the human condition and what the simple life is all about.

Lancaster County will certainly appeal to those travelers who are looking for a break so they can discover a way out of their unsatisfactory and stagnant life styles.

Debbie from Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast Inn told me, “I have regular guests who visit us on what they call burnout prevention stays. I have several who come a couple times per year. They are in high stress jobs; such as nurses, or doctors, who go 7 days per week; they have lots of kids.” Continues Debbie, “They come specifically to avoid burn out. They take a couple of days to just take care of themselves. They go for hikes, they bike, and do physical kinds of things. They are trying to get some equilibrium in life and bring some balance.”

There is little to criticize about the Lancaster County countryside, as it is very nearly perfect. It has a fluid, elegant atmosphere that makes it a pleasure to observe. It’s a magical destination, which lets you appreciate the art of simple living at a level that is rarely experienced.

For those tourists who are baby boomers, there were many events that intertwined and preoccupied your thoughts over the past fifty years- assassinations, scandals, riots, wars, civil rights protests, feminine rights movements, and a host of other phenomenon that defined the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s as turbulent, psychedelic and materialistic decades. However, after your visit to Lititz, you will understand why this dynamic and enthralling region would lure anyone to explore it from one side to the other. According to Debbie, “Guests find the gardens here are just what they need to give them that new focus and energy. Visitors arrive with bags of books; women with their knitting or handwork, and settle in for a few days. Our guestbook is filled with people who arrive stressed and leave relaxed. You can tell by looking at them. The countenances are different. The drawn look at the end of a workweek. They are tired,” observes Debbie. “By the end of the weekend, they take care of themselves. They let us take care of them. By giving them a very comfortable, well-thought out place to relax and enjoy for several days.”

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You will see, smell, hear and feel new sensations relating to some of the more fascinating, colorful and historical aspects of this region. Debbie continues, “We had one couple visit and when they checked in the tension between them was obvious. We just treated them with the care we do all of our guests. Weeks later I received a note,” says Debbie, “this was a last ditch effort for them to reconnect before separating and filing for divorce. The grounds and general feel allowed the couple to focus on their issues, take walks, reconnect and map out a plan to move forward together. When they left, they looked like different people. They were able to salvage what they had.”

Lancaster County leaves its visitors with stunning and breathtaking images of serene countryside among the Amish and Mennonite farmlands. Explains Debbie, “We keep canoes at the lake for the total quiet getaway. Once guests get into the middle of the lake, they can watch the turtles, the birds, and let the water do its thing.” Debbie reveals, “Being around water is awesome and soothing all on its own. That is why we put in a water garden. We were drawn to sit out there listening to the water.”

As for the people you might meet at your bed and breakfast inn, there will rarely be much opportunity to feel lonely. “An elderly gentleman was grieving over the loss of his daughter,” according to Debbie, “you can’t have these conversations at large hotels. We just listened; there isn’t a whole lot we could say. It was incredibly tragic but it helped our guest to voice it again. The gardens, and the quiet encouraged that kind of reflection. The gentleman has been back several times since. He really found this place was healing; just to be here and to have someone who would listen. We are not consulters. It is just part of human contact that you listen when someone is hurting and needs to talk.”

The local people are known for their friendliness and you will be more than satisfied with their abundance of intriguing revelations.

Debbie is one of the “8 broads” at bed and breakfast foodies dot com. “I do a lot of cooking demos at the conference. I do a lot of teaching there,” remarks Debbie. “In doing that I found you could care for people through food. It’s a way of taking care of people beyond the ordinary. Food not only tastes good, it makes people feel good. Food is one of the ways we celebrate with people. We have access to some of the best natural ingredients ever. We try to use local ingredients. We strive to make the guest experience one step better.”

Lancaster County and its people will steal your heart and will continue to hold it for a very long time. You will feel the sun, hear the crush of the land beneath your feet and smell the scent of the gardens and fields. You will experience wind on your face, brilliant colors crowding in around you, and a freedom you can never forget. This is the liberating quality of the area.

FEATURED PROPERTY: It goes without saying that the grounds and facilities of the Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast Inn in Lancaster County, PA are tranquil to the eyes, and a peaceful atmosphere is evident throughout the inn. More importantly, the service is considered warm, welcoming, and impeccable.

Upon arrival, the innkeeper will familiarize guests with the property and its history, then will escort guests to their room. The innkeeper explains the breakfast routine, other particulars and activities available in Lancaster County and the charming town of Lititz.

Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast Inn is recommended to anyone who wants a good dose of serenity. It is a place where you enjoy much needed solitude or spend easy times in conversation with good friends.

SUMMARY: Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast Inn, is a prime Lancaster County property nestled among the woods and nature of Pennsylvania Dutch country. It is 10-12 miles from Lancaster City. The location gives visitors a sense of privacy, space and romance. The inn features lavish breakfasts including thick baked French toast topped with fruit, pumpkin pancakes, egg fritattas, homemade pastries and juices. This along with great service makes for a delightful B & B experience.

ROOMS: In addition to comfort, the rooms are immaculately clean, bright and airy; each uniquely decorated with tasteful décor, fabrics and furniture. They are designed to incorporate nature. All rooms have a patio or balcony, with views of the trees and gardens. Upstairs rooms have a separate sitting area and two have Jacuzzi baths. Rooms come equipped with free WiFi, cable TV, ipod docking, CD players. Upstairs rooms have DVD players. All rooms have robes, hairdryers and signature toiletries. Complimentary snacks and bottled water are included.

The inn’s ambiance is reflective of Swiss origins. Beautiful woodwork, antiques, artwork, flowers, ceramics and fabrics are evident throughout the common areas and provide a glimpse into regional history and culture.

SERVICE: Great service with a warm smile. The innkeepers are well known for their genuine hospitality. The staff is knowledgeable and provides efficient service to all of their guests.

AMENITIES: The common areas are the ideal reading spaces for visitors. The inn has a variety of different books, DVD’s and magazines. Porches with rocking chairs and lawn furniture offer splendid views of the rock fountain, lake and extensive gardens that surround the property. There are isolated seating areas for reflection. Visitors like to nap on hammocks tied to trees. From the porch guests can gaze at Amish farmlands in the distance. Hot tea, iced tea, baked cookies and desserts are served daily, in the main common area.

LOCATION: The location is flawless for those who want to get away and feel removed from everyday anxiety and stress, yet close to town to enjoy shopping, restaurants, wineries, and Amish culture. You can hear the geese calling in the distance. The inn provides an incomparable sense of European-style comfort. Shopping is a few miles away, as are some nice restaurants and well-established galleries. Jewelry, quilts, Amish products, antiques and paintings are available in town.

Outlet shopping is 14 miles away. Amish farmlands are a perfect area to ride a bike or walk. There are hiking trails through the woods and around the lake. The inn has canoes for guests. Scooter and bike rentals are close by. Maps for runners and walkers are available. Middle Creek Wildlife preserve is within a 10-minute drive. The Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania is also a short mile away.

CLEANLINESS: The inn is known to be very clean, especially the guestrooms. Natural plantings, herbs and flowerbeds are dispersed throughout the property and are meticulously maintained. Overall everything, including the quaint town, is quite picturesque.

VALUE: Compared to a standard hotel room, this property provides excellent value with a sense of European ambiance, comfort and warmth. The rooms are designed to make guests feel relaxed, and cozy. The personal attention makes the difference. The guests appreciate being asked if they are comfortable. Staff is enormously helpful without being intrusive.

Midtown Manhattan in reality needs no introduction being a well known and extremely popular destination. The city is constantly bustling, always alive and as such is aptly named the ‘city that never sleeps’ and holds an iconic position among cities.   Out of all the hotels in Midtown Manhattan, the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan holds a special place due to its location. It is a hotel that has been around for ages offering guests a central location in Midtown New York at very affordable rates, so holiday budgets can be spent on interesting things and not all on accommodation.   New York and Manhattan in particular has so much to offer visitors with landmarks that are now legendary. Who does not know the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of freedom that would great people to America when arriving by sea? The wait in the queue to go inside this monument can sometimes last up to three hours but is well worth it. Dedicated by France to the United States the Statue of Liberty has a special place in the hearts of all Americans and indeed people of the world.   The Empire State Building which was at one time the tallest building in the world and is a symbol of modern architecture offers a 360 degree view of the city from two observation decks which are open to visitors. The Empire State Building is just a block from the Hotel Pennsylvania.   Offering many attractions is the well known Central Park, which was designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted. Visitors can enjoy stunning bridges, performance centers, gardens, architecture and calming waters. All the attractions have a story such as the Great Lawn which has hosted a Papal Mass and the Belvedere Caste which has a functional weather station. The famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center are also based at Central Park.   Any visit to Manhattan would not be complete without a walk over the famous Brooklyn Bridge which is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the States. It connects Brooklyn and Manhattan over the East River and was opened in 1883.   These are but a few of the amazing attractions awaiting a visitor to New York or midtown Manhattan. Staying at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan or at any of the wide selection of hotels in Midtown Manhattan provide visitors with easy access to these sites. For instance though being in the heart of midtown Manhattan the Hotel Pennsylvania is very affordable and due to its amazing location puts guests at the centre of things. As most attractions are at a walking distance from the hotel, guest can save up on their money for the important things such as shopping at the famed Macy’s which can be called the largest store in the world or take in a drama at the Times Square and Broadway Theatre District or go around the corner to the Madison Square Garden which is New York’s main indoor sports arena.  Also the hotel is walking distance from the Penn Station which means basically easy access to any desired destination.

Sesame Place is located just over the New Jersey State Line. It’s easy to get to with plenty of hotel choices in the surrounding towns. 

If your planning a weekend getaway, this can be a fun a no – stress way to do so.  I would encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. Perhaps on line or via a AAA office location near you. This way you will have plenty of money to spend on your vacation.

Helpful Hints:

1) Sesame Place is located near a indoor mall.  Dine at the food court..you have plenty of choices and you will save money for sesame’s gift shop.

2) Rent a locker  to place your valuables..because you will get wet on the rides. It’s easy and convenient to use the locker rather than tow all of the extra clothing, sun screen or diaper bag.  

3) Parade – The parade is absolutely wonderful and festive. Great opportunity to see all of the characters. The Parade is short. I would recommend viewing the parade just pass the Lazy Man river ride.

4) Food can be expensive but it’s a getaway! So have fun!

5) The park is located near plenty of shopping & resturants.

6) I reccommend the Holiday Inn – Kid Eat and Stay for free!

7) Public Transportation acessible. Visit Sesame websie for more information.

Park closes early ..so no need to convince you’re children that it’s time to leave.

9) VIP Parking is a little more expensive but it’s worth not dealing with the huge parking lot.

 Overall, family has selected this location as our family retreat. It’s a short distance from Hershey Penn ( aprox. 45 minute drive) or Sight & Sound Theater in Straussburg Penn.

If you are thinking of unveiling the best beauty lying hidden in the United States then you must not miss a visit to the New York city, the most populous city out of all based in the country. It is the all around attractions and the several places of interest spread in and around the city that has made it the most appealing point for the tourists coming from different parts of the world. Whether you name it as the centre of great art, as a shopping point, a place with best food joints or a spot for great sightseeing; the New York City can cater to all sorts of needs and demands of your exploring spirit and there will be no end to funs and entertainment for you in the destination. For enjoying all those and also to feel comfortable during your stays in the city, you will also have to make sure that the hotel you have booked is complimenting you for all these. The hotel booking websites will facilitate you with the best and cheap hotel deals in New York without much ado.

Finding out cheap hotel deals in New York is no easy as you may think because there are just a range of different types of hotels all around the city. The thing is that you cannot spare that much of time to go to these one by one, check the facilities and the charges made in these and then check-in into any of these. This procedure will definitely cost you a day and affording a day’s labour after you reach the city is simply not possible. So, in spite of taking the headache you can make things easier through advance and easy booking of the hotels with the help of the hotel booking websites.

All luxury and cheap hotel deals in New York City are brought together in the hotel booking sites and there will be no labour on your part in booking one out of these. A few names in the hotels that can be named for you as cheap hotel deals in New York are the New Yorker Hotel, the Pod Hotel New York, Hotel Pennsylvania, Hotel St. James and Park Central New York Hotel etc.

This is the number one destination in the Untied States for foreign visitors as it is the cultural, financial, entertainment, industrial, fashion and commercial center of the United States. Boutique Hotel Deals New York New York can be visited anytime of the year, but as we all know, New York Hotels are not very cheap. Therefore finding the best hotel may be difficult. If you are on a limited budget, there are a few hotels that can be recommended as the best budget hotels in New York

The hotel is in a great location, next to Macys, opposite Maddison square gardens, and two blocks from the Empire State building. The hotel is clean and friendly. The lobby houses the diner Lindys. Shopping is right downstairs with Macy’s, Old navy and the Manhattan mall all being within a 5 minute walk.

The Beekman Tower is ideal for a shopping, site-seeing holiday in New York. Visitors can walk everywhere from this location as it is only a 10 minutes brisk walk from 5th Avenue! Can be recommended highly as a good hotel to anyone visiting New York.

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The Novotel Hotel is close to Times Square and many other attractions in New York City and is one of the best place for budget travelers as it is a great value for money with the bonus of having a great location

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Those on business will find that New York`s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is only 2 miles away from the Affinia 50 hotel, while other close by places of interest include the Empire State Building , the Time Warner Center , the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History Carlton On Madison Hotel. Affinia Fifty Hotel New York is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

The Paramount hotel is in a great location, only a 2 minutes walk from Times Square and is popular among travelers as a very clean hotel. Rooms at the Paramount hotel are not very big, so if you are planning on spending more time in the hotel room, this may not be the best place, but the Paramount hotel is recommended as a budget hotel in New York

The Skyline Hotel rooms are comfortable and clean, the staff is very professional and accommodating to all guests staying at the Skyline Hotel New York. A lot of useful information is available at the hotel lobby. The hotel is just a short walk away from the many attractions that New York has to offer

Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel in New York is located just one block from the Grand Central Terminal. LaGuardia Airport is within a distance of 8 miles

The Pod Hotel offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for budget travelers coming to New York. The hotel is stylish with high tech facilities for visitors.

These are some of the best Budget hotels found in New York City.

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Hawley, Pennslyvania

Woodloch Pines Resort is a four-seasons resort nestled in the picturesque Pocono Mountains Lake Region of Northeast Pennsylvania and is a haven for outdoor adventure.

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Hotel in Lebanon Valley Pennsylvania provides corporate travelers with services like private meetings rooms and banquet facilities. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in close proximity. Visit the on-site Truffles Restaurant and Attic Lounge. For more details visit http://www.lebanonqualityinn.com

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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

The Inn at Jim Thorpe, a New Orleans style hotel, is nestled in an historic Victorian village. Nestled in one of Americas most scenic and historic towns, this inn is one of the towns landmark treasures. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn combines old world charm with 21st-century comforts. Close to Philadelphia and NYC, the Inn features 45 comfortable rooms and suites with whirlpools, fireplaces and spa services. Dozens of quaint shops, art galleries, pubs, the historic opera house, river rafting, kayaking and miles of trails are just steps from your doorstep.

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Your Skytop Lodge vacation retreat and Pennsylvania family resort is close enough to touch. Less than two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, escape to 5,500 majestic Pocono Mountain acres, revel in charming, historic accommodations, and rejoice in a myriad of unique activities and amenities, from award-winning golf to naturalist hikes to our popular Camp in the Clouds for kids at Skytop Lodges Pocono mountain resort. For more information, click here. http://www.resortsandlodges.com/lodging/usa/pennsylvania/pocono/skytop-lodge.html

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