Vacation in the Poconos
August 12, 2009 by 247 Travel Guides
Filed under Travel Tips
Resorts at the Poconos are available for both family and couples only. For romance, there are many resorts that are ready to make your stay a memorable one. Families on the other hand can put together reunions at a family-oriented resorts.
The Poconos resorts history started when Rudolf Von Hoevenberg opened “The Farm on the Hill”, a resort for honeymooners in 1945. Other honeymoon resort owners followed and by the 1950′s, resorts in the Poconos became a lucrative business. There are so many resorts to choose from that one would have to make a decision to ensure that it caters to the needs of all involved.
Now each year, thousands upon thousands of people visit the Poconos to relax and vacation. Over 200,000 of them are honeymooners to the place that was once dubbed “The Honeymoon Capital of the World.” Visitors can either stay in a time-share, which consists of mountain or lakefront properties or one of the popular hotels or resorts. Costs of the resorts range from $250 to $600 per night. But those who have experienced a Poconos honeymoon will tell you that it is money well spent. You end up paying for a resort that has heart-shaped bathtubs and whirlpools, log fireplace and round, king-sized beds.
Some prices are inclusive of two meals, activities and entertainment. The most well known resort is Caesars Pocono Resort.
Poconos Resorts and hotels
Operating in the Poconos for many years, the entranceway of Caesars has welcomed thousands of honeymoon couples. This luxurious establishment has four levels of pleasure waiting for you and your loved one. They will go all-out to pamper couples: dry sauna, steam shower, massage table with heat lamp, and breakfast in bed. A concierge is also on hand at the resort to give information that will have your vacation run more smoothly. They include transportation and can assist with information regarding resort activities.
There are some resorts that offer activities such as water-skiing, golf, indoor and outdoor tennis, paddle boating, snow skiing and snowmobiling. You will be able to explore your own activities away from the resort. In the Poconos, there is really never a dull moment. Sail, or take a walk on one of the beaches. Have a romantic picnic in the park or by the lake. Whatever you do, ensure that you get back to your room just in time for nightly entertainment, which some Poconos hotels include as part of your all-inclusive package.
