NEW YORK, June 03, 2008 - New York State just got even easier to love. Consumers looking for a money saving deal this summer will get some value-added vacation relief from I LOVE NEW YORK (www.iloveny.com), the State’s tourism promotion agency. I LOVE NEW YORK has partnered with more than 215 lodging properties across the entire Empire State to create a special book two nights and get the third night free offer. Read more »
The first annual America’s Grape Country Wine Festival, a two-day wine tasting event that brings you the best of New York state wines, will be held August 9-10, 2008 at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk, NY. Savor wine samples from more than 30 New York state wineries, enjoy a fantastic fare of food vendors, and shop the wares of area artisans and crafters. Read more »
Throughout New York State, vibrant towns and villages add charm, variety and exciting nightlife to a great skiing experience. This new Empire State Development PSA highlights three “must ski” destinations in the Chautauqua-Allegheny, Catskills and Adirondack regions. Read more »
ALBANY – This Valentine’s Day weekend, staying overnight in New York State will be a lot cozier and more affordable. I LOVE NEW YORK is inviting couples to stay Friday and Saturday at any one of 160 inns and get Sunday free! Read more »
Radio can be a powerful motivating medium, creating word pictures every bit as compelling as visual images. “I LOVE NY Travel Tips” is an on-going series of 60-second features produced by Empire State Development that invite radio listeners to explore New York’s wealth of travel and recreational opportunities. Read more »
Winemaking in the Finger Lakes Wine Country doesn’t stop during the winter freeze as ice wine is produced from grapes that have frozen on the vine. Though these dessert wines are high in sugar content, they’re refreshing rather than cloying because of their high acidity. Read more »
The absence of leaves makes the winter a great time to go geocaching in the Allegheny foothills in southwestern New York State. Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where GPS users find hidden caches. The Gallets House Bed & Breakfast in Allegheny offers weekend geocaching packages that are great fun for families or groups of six or more. Read more »