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Travel Features:
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
In the May/June 1998 issue of Asharoken News (page 9), a feature appeared entitled "Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen"(see next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
ANIMAL KINGDOM (Walt Disney World, Florida).
The July/August 1998 issue of Asharoken News (pages 8-9) has a feature article on the new fourth park at Walt Disney World (see next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
TAKE A TRIP - TO LONG ISLAND.
The July/August 1998 issue of Asharoken News (page 9) has a feature article on Long Island sites and attractions; with the following sub-categories: "Home & Garden," "Fun/Educational for Children," "Entertainment," "Watercruising, Dining," and "Travel Resources." See next section below for related links. For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
FOLK ART MUSEUM OPENS.
The September/October 1998 issue of Asharoken News (page 7) has a feature article about Cogswell's Grant, an 18th Century farm in Essex, Massachusetts that is home to, perhaps, the most spectacular collection of American Folk Art. For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM.
The May/June 2000 issue of Asharoken News has a feature article about this $200 million, state-of-the-art Native American museum in Connecticut. The museum is owned and operated by the same Tribe that owns the Foxwoods Resort and Casino. For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
CHARMING CHARLESTON.
The May/June 2001 issue of Asharoken News (page 8) has a feature article about Charleston, South Carolina (see next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
BEAUTIFUL BELGIUM.
The September/October 2001 issue of Asharoken News has a feature article about Belgium and their national airline, Sabena. (See next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
TRAVELING CONSUMER.
The March/April 2002 issue of Asharoken News features coverage about the current state of airline travel, trends in cruising, the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the new hotel at the Mohegan Sun casino in southeastern Connecticut. (See next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
TOURING/DINING CONSUMER.
The May/June 2002 issue of Asharoken News features coverage about a terrific new series of recorded audio tours designed for car trips on Long Island and throughout the United States: Travelog. This issue also includes Zagat Survey coverage of Long Island restaurants. (See next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM.
The May/June 2003 issue of Asharoken News features coverage about a new permanent exhibition at the Fire Island Lighthouse and Museum. (See next section below for related links). For the full text of the article, contact Steve Trombetti (see email link below).
This list of links supports the travel features above:
The ONLY hotels to stay if visiting Copenhagen! Check for the "Super Saver" rates. They have four hotels in Copenhagen. Centrally located is their "Royal" Hotel.
A comprehensive site offering worldwide weather forecasts, U.S. Embassy information, travel agency listings, packing lists and more. It is sponsored by a mail order catalog specializing in clothing