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The Trees are Budding, the Birds are Singing,
and the Catskill Mountains are Calling out to
Spring and Summer Travelers

Catskill Mountains NY, April 21, 2005 - The snow has melted and the Catskills are blooming with warm weather fun. This scenic mountain region offers something for travelers of all interests and ages.

The vast region boasts gently rolling countryside, colorful mountain ranges, sparkling lakes and rivers, and a multitude of things to see and do. Hiking, boating, golfing, swimming, and fishing are among the warm weather favorites. Travelers and locals alike love perusing through the antique shops, strolling through charming shops and markets for one-of-a-kind finds, or visiting a historical site.

This popular ski region stays alive year round with a number of exciting events during the spring and summer months like Mountain Top Historical Society Hikes, Civil War Heritage Festivals, Independence Day Spectacular, a Craft Fair & Flea Market, Music Festivals, Mountain Bike Racing, Mountain Cultural Festivals, Golf Tournaments, Fun-Filled County Fairs, and so much more.

The Catskill Mountains offer lodging accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets. The Catskill properties range from a five-star castle set atop serene mountain ridges overlooking the river to spectacular family resorts that offer all the amenities family travelers have come to expect. The region also has traditional, clean, comfortable hotels and quaint, charming bed and breakfasts and inns. Travelers looking to make reservations at a fabulous Catskill Mountains property should visit www.CatskillsReservations.com or call a Catskills specialist today at 1.800.243.0379.

CatskillsReservations.com is a GoldenTravelGuides.com Company. Headquartered at 366 North Courtland Street, Suite B in East Stroudsburg, in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, GoldenTravelGuides, a subsidiary of Golden Interests, Inc. is the largest leisure travel agency in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the Northeastern United States. GoldenTravelGuides is a member of the NEPA CVB, the Pocono Mountains (PA) Chamber of Commerce, the Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau (PMVB), the Naples and Key West (FL) Chambers of Commerce, the Sullivan County (NY) Chamber of Commerce, the Atlantic City (NJ) Chamber of Commerce, and the Pike and Wayne County (PA) Chambers of Commerce.

GoldenTravelGuides publishes more than 80 Internet based guides to the "Best of" cities like New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Cleveland, and the Poconos. They arrange for groups, leisure, and business travelers at more than 40,000 hotels across the world. They can be reached toll free at: 1.877.465.3368 or online at: www.GoldenTravelGuides.com.

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