NEW YORK STATE DELIVERS ‘ME-TIME’ TO SINGLES THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

01-06-2009

I Love New York for Solo-Travelers: Extreme Sports, Solo Hotel Retreat and Life Coaching

NEW YORK, January 6, 2009 – Solo travelers looking to avoid the abundant hotel romance packages and couples staring lovingly into each others’ eyes this Valentine’s Day can rebel against candy and flowers and find some serious “ME-time” in New York State (www.iloveny.com).

 I LOVE NEW YORK, New York State’s tourism promotion agency, offers some non-traditional Valentine’s Day vacation getaway suggestions for the mind, body and spirit to help independent vacationers love New York – and themselves:

  

Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course, Bolton Landing, NY

Solo-travelers can try a year-round adventure course in Bolton Landing. The high ropes course will put brave visitors above the ground and into the sky, testing strength and nerves and adding fun and excitement to a single’s Valentine’s Day. For more information call 518-494-7200 or visit www.adirondackextreme.com.

 

The Cliffs, Valhalla, NY

Singles can test their strength by scaling over 13,000 feet of climbing terrain with expertly set routes for all ability levels. With no experience necessary, solo-travelers can feel a sense of accomplishment by reaching new heights. For more information call 914.328-ROCK (7625) or visit www.TheCliffsClimbing.com

 

Extreme Snowmobiling in Farmington, NY 

The International Series of Champions (ISOC) extreme snowmobile competition is taking place on Valentine’s Day weekend. Singles can satisfy their need for speed at the Monster Invasion Tour on Friday. Admission is free with high flying, freestyle, extreme snowmobile thrills. For more information call visit  www.fingerlakessnocross.com.  

 

The Ritz-Carlton, New York, Central Park

The Ritz-Carlton invites ladies to celebrate the fabulous single life with friends Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in the month of February with the Boyfriend Not Included package.  The package includes accommodations for four in a Parkview Suite with connecting City View Guestroom, access for four to the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club® Lounge featuring complimentary food and beverages throughout the day, four in-room manicures provided by La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa and choice to spend the night in with a choice of movies and snacks, or spend the night out at a concierge recommended hot spot. Package rates start at $599 per guest, based on four-person occupancy.  For more information call 212-308-9100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com.

 

Sunset on Seneca B&B, Watkins Glen, NY

Singles can reflect on their inner selves this Valentine’s Day with the “Love Your Life” Life-coaching weekend. This package includes two nights’ accommodations at the Sunset on Seneca B&B, a $50 gift card for a local restaurant and three meetings with Personal Life Coach, Helene Chaika Fausold. Package rates start at $699. For more information call 607-351-8024 or visit www.chaikaunlimited.com.

 

About New York State

New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions.  New York’s attractions span from landmarks such as Niagara Falls, to the wine trails of Hudson Valley and treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.  Whether it’s wide-ranging outdoor activities for the whole family like fishing, hiking and boating, culinary wonders and farm-to-table fresh foods, or the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies, New York State offers diverse activities for all travelers.  For more information visit www.iloveny.com.  Media can find press releases and more at thebeat.iloveny.com.

 

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