POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFER “FREE NIGHT STAYS”

05/05/2009

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

POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFER “FREE NIGHT STAYS”

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA, May 5, 2009 – The Pocono Mountains is helping travelers extend their getaways this spring and summer with one-night free offers at several of the region's resorts, hotels and bed & breakfast inns.  Spend an extra day enjoying some of the Pocono Mountains exciting spring and summer activities and events, or just taking the time to relax with family and friends.  

Brookview Manor Inn
Comfort Inn - Pocono Lakes Region 
The Inn at Starlight Lake
Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
The Settlers Inn
Split Rock Resort 

All information on one night free offers can be accessed by entering the "Win 1 of 3 Great Pocono Mountains Vacations" contest at www.800poconos.com/win.  Prizes include Family Adventures, Golf Getaways and Outdoor Escapes in the Pocono Mountains at the following lodging properties: 

Blakeslee Inn and Restaurant
Chateau Resort & Conference Center
East Shore Lodging
Fernwood Hotel & Resort
The French Manor
The Inn at Jim Thorpe
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club
Stroudsmoor Country Inn
Comfort Inn - White Haven / Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
Woodloch Resort

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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