Great Destinations

Christopher P. Baker receives the 2008 Lowell Thomas Award

Our congratulations go out to Christopher Baker, the author of Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: Great Destinations (November 2008, The Countryman Press). Baker was named Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year in 2008 by the Society of American Travel Writers. More on this prestigious award here.

Shore Eats and Savings

The author of The Jersey Shore: Great Destinations, Jen Miller, recently appeared on television for a NBC10 segment on Jersey Shore eats. The segment can be found online here. Covering everything from where to find authentic Miss America pageant dresses to the history of Cape May, Miller’s knowledge of the shore comes from going down to the shore all her life.

Here are some tips to help you keep costs down on your next trip to the Shore from Jen A. Miller, the author of The Jersey Shore, Atlantic City to Cape May: Great Destinations.

8 Ways to Save on Your Jersey Shore Vacation

Coupon Clipper. Find the town’s chamberof commerce or tourism office. Not only do they give out free maps, but most shore towns create coupon books that offer discounts on everything from food to amusement parks.

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