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The holiday of a reservoir is true: in a survey of New Jersey 07.09, half the respondents said that taking a vacation this year in your state.

The good news, at least for people in and around the three states (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey) is an area that now there are companies that the taste and value nearest hut, which is used for a combo meal that tight supply white rhinoceros. So I am tempted to write a thesis about why and how this miracle happened, but you save, because what really counts is this place worth (a bit)? "

The three described here, with breathtaking views and a sense that leaves the city far behind you, even if they have. The golf is great, the aunt of monolithic, but in those places. Provides services also offer a spa, an updated kitchen, activities for the four seasons, and the spectacular fall foliage. Rates here for the summer, that's much better after the foliage season.

You sing dollars to pay for a suite beaucoup "Legacy" at the Shawnee Inn Golf Resort (www.ShawneeInn.com) in Shawnee, Pa., but I would like a double $ 149. Why? And Rule # 1: Guests of the cheaper rooms and get the same smile scenario wasters.

Built in 1911, the 99-room Shawnee Inn Golf is big on history, entertainment history, and the Delaware River. safeguard clause in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (above), Shawnee is the only full-service resort on the River. Besides a bee, music and fishing boats, good for hiking and mountain biking in the national park. The activities are also organized, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool - and a unique golf course.

The PTO course designed by AW Tillinghast golf gods, the island in the River. It hosted the PGA sounds and relaxes your pro Sam Snead. Jackie Gleason and Mickey Mantle used to the dimples on the ball here with Arnold Palmer, big band leader Fred Waring, once owned by the city to crush, and the walls are adorned with pictures of yesterday with the stars. I would like something is already becoming less and a bit more to see, but I must admit that the old Shawnee Waring Theatre is a great place for plays and musicals. And thank heaven (OK, the FBI) that the river intact.

Despite Milford (Pennsylvania, Cliff Park Inn www.CliffParkInn.com) is also within the park, a historic inn and golf course, there is no way I could be mistaken for Shawnee. With only 14 individually decorated rooms ($ 141), an area at the top of the cliff above the river, and an emphasis on local culinary ingredients, this sunny spot for couples.

The view from the ridge are wonderful warm colors, the guests sing a fish pond on the ground (or skiing in winter), and a reception hosted by canoe down the Delaware. Beautiful Milford Sound galleries, antique shops and historic buildings.

And someone said of the story? uncle of President James Buchanan's bought the place around 1820, and singing still admired features of the building from the 19th century. In early 1900, a woman lost her husband Buchanan, went to Scotland to mourn on behalf of the Gulf, and return home relaxed, indignant that a woman was not allowed local connections. He built his simple wave in 1912 - the first ever built by and owned by a woman. Another reason why today is gratifying to see women, men and outdoor games.

Crystal Springs Resort & Golf Club (www.CrystalGolfResort.com) in the forested mountains of northwestern New Jersey, has a split personality. The minerals Hotel (from $ 194) is a family oriented, high-end Cascades Lodge, where the economic cost $ 269 room in the summer, très romantic. Most of the novel, but depends on the novelists, so consider spending on minerals and the difference in the unforgettable Alameda Restaurant Latour, delicious cuisine and one of the largest vineyards in wine today's America.

Moreover, the minerals do not all: a great spa, fitness center Bigger, tennis and handball, indoor and outdoor tours, activities for kids, live music, horse riding and access to seven top-rated golf courses designed by the likes of Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. And do not forget your camera, remember: you can see deer, hawks, bears on fairways.C ALSO

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