Sunday, August 10, 2008

Pocono Mountain Resorts - Offer Year Round Vacationing

By Alain Schuster


When it comes to the Pocono Mountain Resorts you are not restricted to just visiting during the winter months. But rather these resorts are suitable for visiting at any time of the year. Okay they are famous for their skiing facilities, but there are plenty of other activities one can enjoy at the many different Pocono Mountain Resorts today.

As previously mentioned these resorts do provide great facilities for skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding throughout the winter months. Yet when spring comes and turns to summer then autumn there are numerous other activities that couples and families alike can enjoy. Here there are several great water parks and fun parks that visitors to this part of Pennsylvania can enjoy as well.

For a couple who just want to spend time together then resorts such as Paradise Stream and Caesar's are the perfect place to spend time away. As for families there are numerous resorts in the Pocono Mountains that they can enjoy as well and below we take a look at some of these.

Fernwood Resort is situated close to the town of Bushkill and you can either stay in a studio room or a suite, or if you want to consider booking one of their 1 or 2 bedroom villas instead. The price of the rooms depending on what you book cost as little as $129 per night and go up to as much as $299 per night, but this is if you intend to stay midweek. Weekend prices can be considerably more expensive.

This particular resort has a large number of amenities for the whole family to enjoy including basketball, tennis, a fitness centre and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Plus surrounding the resort there are numerous nature trails available which allows you the chance to explore the area. What is so great about this resort is the amenities that we have mentioned are available to use for free as they are included in the price of your accommodation.

The Skytop Lodge resort is situated in nearly 5,500 acres of Pocono Mountain land and accommodation choices are great. You can either stay in the more affordable standard rooms that the resort has to offer or book yourself a mini suite or cottage instead. Each weekend programs are run where naturalist come into the resort and teach you and show you more about the nature surrounding it. However, along with activities such as these the resort also offers you the chance to have a go at trout fishing or just spend time relaxing in its indoor pool.

The Woodlock Pines Resort is near to the town of Hawley which is in the northern part of the Pocono Mountains. The resort covers a total of 250 acres and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone amused especially the kids during your stay. Along with water skiing, there is a miniature golf course and games arcades. Plus it is perfectly situated for your to be able to explore the countryside as well.

Above we have offered you some information on what you can expect from various Pocono Mountain resorts which cater to the requirements of families. If you are thinking about visiting this part of Pennsylvania it is advisable that you do in fact book your accommodation well in advance of your vacation dates if you want to avoid being disappointed.

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