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CAR-FREE
GETAWAYS & ECO-FRIENDLY "GREEN" TRAVEL
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 Gas
prices out of control? Need a car-free getaway? Maybe
you'd just like to be kinder to the planet?
More then ever and especially during summer, gas hikes
and times of drought - we need to conserve! If the term
"eco" or "green-travel" conjures up images of
saving the rain forest or whale watching excursions -
think again!
 Does
your innkeeper recycle, compost or use solar energy? Do
they loan bikes out? Maybe your hotel will pick you up
at the train or bus depot or provide a free shuttle to
attractions? Call around and find out - remember, they
want your business!
If you plan on travelling locally this summer, you can
still be good to the Earth while enjoying your trip. With
a little planning and a dash of forethought, you'll save
water, energy and best of all, the planet!
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 Of
course the ultimate way to commune with nature is by camping!
Search
our database for a campsite or an RV rental near you!
CAMPSITES
•
RV
RENTALS
Try our General Package Search...Click here
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CAR-FREE DESTINATION IDEAS
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Although
all of our 100+ featured destinations are accessible by
car, 60+ destinations are accessible by bus, train or
ferry. Below we've listed the preferred method of travel!
Now get out of town!
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| Allentown
& Dorney Park, PA |
Albany,
NY |
Highlands,
NJ |
| Atlantic
City, NJ |
Boston,
MA |
Lewes,
DE |
Beacon, NY
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Brookhaven,
NY
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Fire
Island, NY |
Bethlehem,
PA
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City
Island, NY
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Cambridge,
MD
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Cold
Spring Harbor, NY
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Cape
May, NJ
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Cold
Spring, NY
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Columbia-Montour
County, PA
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Foxwoods,
CT
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Delaware
Water Gap, PA
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Greenport,
NY
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Easton,
PA
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Greenwich,
CT
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Essex,
CT
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Hartford,
CT
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Frenchtown,
NJ
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Mohegan
Sun, CT
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Great
Barrington, MA
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Montclair,
NJ
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Hoboken,
NJ
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Mystic,
CT
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Hunter,
NY
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New
Brunswick, NJ
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Jim
Thorpe, PA
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New
Haven, CT
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Keansburg,
NJ
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Norwalk,
CT
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Lambertville,
NJ
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Ocean
Grove, NJ
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Lancaster,
PA
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Philadelphia,
PA
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Lee
& Lenox, MA
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Point
Pleasant, NJ
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| Madison
County, NY |
Poughkeepsie,
NY
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Margaretville,
NY
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Princeton,
NJ
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New
Hope, PA
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Rhinebeck,
NY
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New
Paltz, NY
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Rochester,
NY
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Newport,
RI
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Rye,
NY
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Old
Saybrook, CT
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Saratoga
Springs, NY
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Phoenicia,
NY
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Spring
Lake, NJ
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Rehoboth
Beach, DE
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Westchester
County, NY
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Scranton,
PA
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Steuben
County - Finger Lakes, NY
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Stockbridge,
MA
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Wildwood,
NJ
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Wilkes
Barre - Poconos, PA
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Windham,
NY
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Woodstock,
NY
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TRAIN:
Highlighting car-free travel --
EscapeMaker partners with Amtrak to promote
2 new discount offers for train travel in the Northeast,
see below!
Download a free copy of the 2007
Edition NY by Rail publication or request a hard copy
sent to you. Click here!
Discount
: Amtrak offering 2008 Discount - more details coming
soon!
BUS:
Adirondack
Trailways Discounts
The following discounts are currently in effect. Please
call toll-free at (800) 776-7548 for more information,
or inquire at your local ticket-selling agency.
Greyhound
Fare Specials
FERRY:
Free
ferry to Governors Island
During
summers, the Governors Island Ferry departs from the Battery
Maritime Building, located at 10 South Street, Slip 7,
in Lower Manhattan. The tours are 2 hours in duration
and are walking tours. There is limited food and beverage
available for purchase on the Island. Visitors are encouraged
to bring beverages and snacks for their visit.
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ALL
TRANSPORTATION: Local Train, Bus and Ferry Info
 Xtracycle
A hitchless trailer for bike-friendly getaways! Xtracycle
is currently promoting a car-free vacation contest.
TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES - Biking and Car-Free Resource
Serving Metro-NYC Area. 212-629-8080
 Many
companies, B&B's, hotels and franchise hotel chains
use energy saving products -providing environmental leadership
to the hospitality industry. Visit the ENERGY
STAR site for a list of businesses to support
and patronize for their efforts!
A membership organization for those lodgings making efforts
to become more "green" was formed in 1995. For
a list of member properties and more "green travel"
ideas, visit
The Green Hotels Association.
MORE LINKS:
Appalachian
Mountain Club
GAS Saving Packages in NH
New York Cycling Club
Five
Borough Bicycle Club
GREEN TRAVEL TIPS: Practice a few of the tips
below on your next getaway and you'll be surprised at
how easy and effortless it is to be "green." Your small
efforts will contribute to the larger good and perhaps
educate others along the way.
1. Travel in the off-season or mid-week. The seasonal
peaks of travelers contribute to over-development and
over-crowding. Avoid crowds and contribute to the local
economy when it needs it the most.
2.
Use the public transportation system or bring your bike
to get around. Escapemaker.com always gives you transporation
alternatives for every destination we review. Ask your
innkeeps about renting or borrowing bikes on site.
3. Conserve water! Tell the cleaning staff you'd like
to reuse your towels and linens instead of having them
changed daily.
4.
Patronize carry in/out parks that encourage protecting
the environment. Consider picking up 1 piece of discarded
trash a day. If everyone did this we'd have much cleaner
beaches and parks.
5.
Try your luck at camping! There's no better way to get
back to nature but make sure you leave your campsite just
the way you found it.
6.
Do not remove any wildlife, marine life or indigenous
plants from their environment. Remember only YOU decided
to leave home, not them!
7.
Seek out local souvenirs to support the local economy.
8.
If you must have wheels, consider renting an RV. At least
you'll save on lodging and meals.
9.
When eating out, try the local dishes. By doing this,
you support local business and you will not be contributing
to the fuel waste of importing food from far away.
10.
Only purchase snacks and beverages in recyclable containers
-- and then recycle them!
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Head
to the great outdoors! Check our database for fun activities!
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