Travel Features and Links

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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:

Copenhagen (Denmark)
The Official Site of Copenhagen tourism
Radisson/SAS Hotels
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.
Animal Kingdom--Walt Disney World (Florida)
Be among the first to find out what spectacular new Park at Walt Disney World/Florida!
Walt Disney World Resort Reservations
Request reservations on-line; receive confirmation via email
Official Home Page of Walt Disney World
Start here to learn everything about the four theme Parks and hotels at Disney World
Live video feed from the theme parks at Disney World
Can't get to Disney World right now? See what's going on from your desk!
Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lots of helpful tourism information for residents and visitors alike
Cogswell's Grant in Essex, Mass.
Home to, perhaps, the most spectacular collection of American Folk Art
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Comprehensive web site that details the exhibits and calendar of events at the Museum. Owned by the same Tribe that owns Foxwoods casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Check here for events and entertainment information at the "largest casino in the world"
Mohegan Sun Casino
A 15 minute drive from the Mashantucket Museum and Foxwoods casino. Definitely worth seeing. Hotel opened April 2002.
State of Connecticut Tourism Home Page
Complete guide to visiting Connecticut
Mystic Coast & Country Travel
Detailed information about visiting the Mystic, Connecticut area
Coastal Fairfield County Convention & Visitors Bureau
This site covers the larger area of coastal Connecticut
Mystic Seaport
A living museum with so much history
Mystic Aquarium
Visitor information
Cross Sound Ferry
Operates year-round between Orient Point, Long Island and New London, Connecticut
Foxwoods High-Speed Ferry Service
Operates between Glen Cove, Long Island and New London, Connecticut
Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
Operates year-round between Bridgeport, Connecticut and Port Jefferson, Long Island
Long Island ferry service schedules
This site provides links to the variety of ferry services throughout Long Island
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism information about Charleston and the immediate area
Welcome to South Carolina
Official tourism web site of the State of South Carolina
Charleston Place Hotel
This Orient-Express hotel is THE place to stay in Charleston!
Historic Charleston Foundation
This organization sponsors the annual Festival of Houses and Gardens tours and special events
Belgium--the Official Tourism web site
Belgium Tourist Office--start your plans here!
Sabena Airlines
National airline of Belgium--the best business class seating room!
Brugge, Belgium 2002
"The Cultural Capital of Europe" for 2002. --Don't miss it!
Brugge Hotel: THE only place to stay: "Romantik Pandhotel"
Fabulous Four Star Hotel at affordable prices.
Oanda Currency Converter
An easy-to-use web site to find exchange rates for any currency in the world.
Official Site of the Euro
Get all the details about the Euro--the common currency for most of Europe
UNICEF "Change for Good" Program
Details about how to contribute your unwanted foreign coins to help needy children
Great American Travel
Cruise specialists
Cruise Critic
Independent web site that reviews various cruise lines and cruise specialists
Cruise Lines Industry Association
This site provides helpful advice when considering a cruise
Disney Cruise Line
Themed cruises operated by Disney. Not just for kids!
Kennedy Space Center in Florida
Great information about visiting the space center--including their museums, launch viewing information and even dining with astronauts!
Travelog
A new series of recorded audio tours designed for car trips on Long Island and throughout the United States
Zagat Survey
Check here for the latest surveys of restaurants, hotels, resorts and spas throughout the world
Fire Island Lighthouse
Site managed by the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
LI Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society
Information about past and present lighthouses on Long Island
Long Island Lighthouses
Informative site about Long Island Lighthouses
National Park Service
Information about the Fire Island National Seashore

The Web's Best List of Travel Links (an exclusive feature for Asharoken News readers):

The Official Site of New York City Tourism
Sponsored by the NY Convention & Visitors Bureau
NY City Tourism Information
Great info and links for visitors and residents alike
NY State Tourism Information
Great info and links for visitors and residents alike
Discover America Tourism
Links to tourism offices in all of the U.S.A.
International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Links to tourism offices throughout the U.S. and the world
Info Hub Specialty Travel Guide
"World's largest source for unique vacations worldwide"
Travel Smith
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
Planet Rider (travel links)
Provides links to thousands of travel web sites
Hotel Discounts.com
A central reservations system that offers discounts in major cities worldwide--even in "sold-out" situations
Quikbook (hotel reservations)
Offers discounts in seven major U.S. cities
1-800-USA-HOTELS
Offers discounts in hotels nationwide
Hotel Express.com
Discount hotels worldwide
NYC Central Hotel Reservations
This site will provide links to several NYC hotel reservations systems that offer discounts and rooms even when the city is "sold-out"
U.S.A. CityLink Project
Comprehensive listing of U.S. cities for travel, tourism and relocation
Festivals.com
A guide to festivals and events worldwide
Time-Out (the events magazine publishers)
A guide to restaurants, events, museums in major cities throughout the world.
QuickAid JFK Airport
All you need to know about getting to/from and using JFK
QuickAid LaGuardia Airport
All you need to know about getting to/from and using LGA
QuickAid Newark (NJ) Airport
All you need to know about getting to/from and using EWR
QuickAid Airport Directory
Links to information for many airports in the U.S.
List of Half-Price Broadway Show tickets
Updated daily. Purchase them from the TKTS booth in Times Square and other locations in Manhattan
Expedia.com
Travel planning and information sponsored by Microsoft.
Free tickets to TV Show tapings
Planning to visit Hollywood? See a show taping!
Roadside America
The best guide to offbeat tourist attractions throughout the U.S.
Flight Tracking by Trip.com
Real time tracking of any airline flight in the U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control
Check the status of major airports throughout the U.S. Updated every five minutes
U.S. Dept. of State
Obtain travel advisories, warnings and fact sheets about countries around the world
New York Metro.com
Official tourism/information site of New York Magazine
Orbitz
An excellent site for the lowest airfares and deep discounts for hotels, car rental, etc. The site is owned by several U.S. airlines
Carr Family B&B
New, first and only Bed & Breakfast in Eaton's Neck
Escape Maker.com
Useful guide to local getaways and daytrips in the Northeast
Fall Foliage Network
"The source for accurate foliage information". Perfect for "leaf-peepers"!
"The Miracle of Fall"
Direct links to the fall foliage web sites of many states.
Historic New England Driving Tours
Great suggestions and discount coupons for museums and attractions
U.S. Passport Information
Official U.S. Dept of State web site; note avoid extra rush fees--I renewed my Passport on 06/02/04 and received the new Passport on 06/30/04.
Express Reservations (for hotel rooms)
Discount hotel rooms

Steve Trombetti

strombetti@gmail.com
Asharoken, NY