Quick New York Escapes

by Susan Farewell

Published 1 March 1999
Thirty-one great mini-vacations to take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy fresh salt air and peaceful beaches, wonderful boutiques, and delightful cuisine in the Montauk and the Hamptons escape. Meander through classic New England towns in the Litchfield Hills escape, complete with village greens, white-spired churches and country inns. See horse-drawn buggies, taste shoofly pie and visit family-owned Amish shops in the Lancaster County escape.This guide includes detailed route maps, travel directions, destination highlights, activities for all times of day or night, lists of choice restaurants, picnic sites and lodgings, special events and festivals, shopping and local sources of information.

New York City

by Susan Farewell

Published 1 May 2007
Travellers and holiday-makers looking for a quick getaway or a mini-break from the bright lights and hustle and bustle of NYC will find this practical and inspiring guide an invaluable resource. "Quick Escapes New York City" provides suggestions for a number of 2-3 day breaks within easy reach of the Big Apple. Featured getaways include rest and relaxation at Saratoga Springs, exploring the historic architecture of Newport, and hiking through New Hampshire's West Mountain National Forest. Each entry includes up-to-date advice on the best places to stay and eat, as well as information and dates of special events and festivals. This is the ultimate guide for anyone going on holiday to New York, but who wants to do and see more than just the city itself.