"Dear Friends:

New York State is one of the most popular travel destinations for visitors from across the country and around the world, welcoming travelers to the skyscrapers of Manhattan all the way to the thundering falls at Niagara.

Visitors to the Empire State can choose from a wide range of attractions, including Long Island beaches, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Hudson Valley mansions, Finger Lakes wineries, the Saratoga Race Course, New York City with its Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, Alexandria Bay's Boldt Castle, Chautauqua Institution, Corning Museum of Glass, Lake Placid, and Niagara Falls. Vacationers can also take advantage of great outdoor adventures including golfing, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning, and cross-country and downhill skiing.

With all of these choices, using a professional travel agent to make vacation plans is one of the best ways to ensure a truly memorable experience. Today's travel agents are well informed about the wide variety of choices available. New York State supports the knowledge and expertise that travel agents bring to the traveling community.

If you want the right ingredients for a perfect vacation getaway, consult a travel professional before you go, and enjoy all of the variety that New York State has to offer."