POCONO MOUNTAINS WINTER SWEEPSTAKES OFFERS EXCITING GETAWAYS

01/06/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alicia M. Quinn
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Phone: 570.421.5791
alicia@poconos.org

POCONO MOUNTAINS WINTER SWEEPSTAKES OFFERS EXCITING GETAWAYS

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA, January 6, 2009 – The Pocono Mountains has successfully ushered in the 2008-09 ski season with record breaking ski area openings and perfect riding conditions. This winter the Pocono Mountains is offering a sweepstakes, by awarding getaway stays throughout the region.  By visiting www.winpocono.com you can enter your information to be included in the drawing for a Pocono Mountains vacation.

The sweepstakes, which began in December, takes place over eight weeks with three distinct getaway styles including Learn to Turn, Ski and Stay and Romantic Retreat.  The first round of winners has already been selected, including a resident from Hockessin, Delaware, as well as Mt. Oliver and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.     

Prizes for the sweepstakes include stays at Woodloch Resort; The French Manor; Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; The Inn at Pocono Manor; The Inn at Jim Thorpe; Crescent Lodge; Split Rock Resort and Golf Club; Fernwood Hotel and Resort; and Pocmont Resort and Conference Center.  Also include included in the prizes are ski areas such as Shawnee Mountain, Blue Mountain, and Jack Frost Big Boulder  The last day to enter to win on of these Pocono Mountain escapes is January 31, 2009. For more information regarding winter getaways in the Pocono Mountains, visit www.800poconos.com.

About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks. 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains. 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.   

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