Lancaster Hotels are the Keystone for Any Pennsylvania Staycation

(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 28, 2009 ) Lancaster, PA - In todayÂ’s tough economic times the annual summer vacation is one of the first things to go Â– but it doesnÂ’t have to be that way. Let the large selection of Lancaster, PA hotels be the keystone of your new tradition Â– a staycation Â– a vacation without the huge travel costs because you stay closer to home. Instead of flying to Florida, Mexico or Europe, have a staycation in Lancaster, PA and take advantage of the wide choice of hotels and the many different attractions in the area.

There are numerous variations on how to do a staycation, with the ultimate goal of maximizing your fun within your personal budget. A staycation done right should include a few nights at a nice local hotel within a couple hours drive of your home. The hotel stay gets you away from all the chores that are waiting to be done and the routine that youÂ’ll be stuck in if you donÂ’t get out of the house.
Most hotels are going to have a swimming pool and exercise equipment; they make your bed and clean up after you. After all, isnÂ’t this really the best part of an expensive vacation anyway? The hotel staff should be trained and eager to help with suggestions on where to eat and what to do for entertainment. They may very well be your guides to a new adventure you never knew existed right n your own backyard.

To help you choose which Lancaster hotel is perfect for your staycation, consider the many things there are to do and choose a hotel that is central to your destinations. To help keep the costs of your staycation within your budget, plan to take in the many free things there are to do in the Lancaster area. From your hotel you can be minutes away from 28 covered bridges, Amish country, one-room school houses and much more. Other popular Lancaster destinations include The Landis Valley Museum,The Kreider Farm tour and the unforgettable experience of The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

Lancaster, PA is in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country and is traditionally known for its large Amish community. The Amish have established an admirable balance between the simple, traditional lifestyle that is critical to their culture and the fast-paced modern world that surrounds them. Indelible images of the Amish way of life await visitors to Lancaster County whether it is a horse and buggy stopped at a red light next to a large SUV or an Amish farmer tilling the soil behind a team of massive plow horses.

Family members can also spend their time at the more than 100 factory direct stores at the Rockvale Outlet Mall which is conveniently located just a short distance from any Lancaster hotel. Vacationers can also take the short trip from Lancaster to Hershey, PA for everything chocolate related.

Heather Coyne, A Lancaster Physician Assistant, shared her staycation experience:

"My husband and I recently had our own staycation, taking a weekend getaway to the Homewood Suites - one of the Lancaster PA hotels. Staff suggested we try JosephineÂ’s Restaurant in Marietta, PA for dinner. It was definitely off the beaten path in a quaint little town by the Susquehanna River, but was well worth finding. The food was outstanding, with lots of quality organic ingredients, and the wine list was top-notch.

"The second night we went to see Le Miserable at the Fulton Opera House and it was amazing! We still spent some money, but nowhere near what we would have normally spent and we had an amazing vacation experience without the hassle of airport screening, delays, baggage fees, or getting taken for upcharges by a rental car agency. My suggestion is to try out one of the Lancaster PA hotels or a top-rated hotel in your area and do a staycation right!"

So, just because money is tight, you donÂ’t have stay at home this summer Â– plan your Lancaster, PA staycation, starting with the hotel that will set the entire mood. The hotels in Lancaster are not just a place to sleep Â– they can be the keystone for the entire trip.

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