Greetings Fun Seekers! With May half gone, June is nearly here, and that’s means summer vacations aren’t far away. It also means that the Great Vacation newsletter is prepared to bring you as much information as possible about where to stay, where to enjoy your meals, and where you can go to have a great time. The end of June will complete our first full year of newsletter operation, and we have enjoyed writing for you about all those things you can enjoy in our area of coverage.

   Speaking of our coverage area: it’s growing thanks to the newest members of our Great Vacation family…who joined the team two issues ago. In case you missed it, you’ll read about Great VacationPropertyRentals.com and Great VacationShoreRentals.com again in this issue. It’s your “…direct connection…” to the best weekly vacation rentals, and it’s also the place for vacation property owners to list their properties so you can check out what’s available.

   You’ll see features here on the upcoming events in the various communities we cover, find links to various attractions, read about the entertainers coming to Atlantic City so you can plan to see them, and discover helpful information on fishing (bay, offshore and deep sea),  restaurants, shopping, real estate, and still more things to help you plan your trip.

   As we always do in every issue, we urge you to email this newsletter to everyone you know. After all, it’s FREE, and it provides a lot of relevant information to help folks plan their vacations. For those who may be new to the newsletter, go to our main website at www.GreatVacationGuide.com and when the home page comes up, scroll down the menu shown and click on the word “Newsletter.” This will take you to the complete archive of all the newsletters we released during the past year, and you’ll find a wealth of information on all sorts of topics. Thanks for reading! Keep it up, and email it to your friends.

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May...

Mommy & Me Children’s Program, Fridays 10:30 -11:30 Nature center of Cape May 609-898-8848

Harbor Safaris, Nature Center of Cape May, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. 609-898-8848

Aqua Trails Kayaking Nature Tours begin on May 12, Daily – 11:00 a.m. Nature Center of Cape May 
609-898-8848

17-20: Event: Spring Sidewalk Sale, Washington Street Mall & Square, Cape May.

18: Event: Cape May Spring Weekend Specials, Various Activities, 609-898-8848

18-20: Event: Cape May Spring Audubon Weekend 609-884-2736

18-20: Event: Cape May Spring Weekend Open House, Nature Center of Cape May 609-898-8848

19: Event: 28^th Annual Great Cape May Footrace (5K & 10K) 8:00 a.m., Convention Hall  609-884-5508 ext. 103  

19: Event: Kids Can Solve: Myths & Urban Legends, Nature Center of Cape May, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.                     609-898-8848

20: Event: Women’s Civic Club – Welcome Cocktail Party at the Club House, 96^th Street, Stone Harbor, N.J.

26: Event: Trails, Pails & Ponds, Nature Center of Cape May, 12:00 Noon 609-898-8848

26: Event: Kiwanis Yard Sale, Clubhouse, Beach Avenue  609-884-8888 In Cape May.

27: Event: Eighth Annual Turtle Trot: 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk. All ages: In Stone Harbor, N.J.

28: Event: Memorial Day Ceremony, 11:15 a.m., 609-884-9565 Convention Hall, Cape May.

28: Event: Youth Arts Program, Light Supper & Art Activity, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. most Saturdays: Cape May.                  609-884-7525        

June...

Event: Harbor Safaris, Nature Center of Cape May, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. 609-898-8848
Aqua Trails Kayaking Nature Tours Daily – 11:00 a.m. Nature Center of Cape May 609-898-8848
Every Thursday through Labor Day (beginning June 28th)
Market Days, 10am-1pm, Asbury Ave: Entertainment - Face painters, Balloon sculptors in Ocean City.              
Family Night, 8pm-10pm Entertainment on the Boardwalk In Ocean city

1 - 3: Event: Flower Show: See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace in Ocean City. 609-525-9300.

2: Event: Summer Recreation Programs Sign-up: 9am – 12pm at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St off the Boardwalk in Ocean City.

2 - 3:     Event: Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest: Face Painters, Clowns, Live Characters, Pony rides (11th St. Beach) Good Tymes Band, Juried Craft Show in Ocean City 609- 399-4662.

2: Event: WCMBA Strawberry Festival, Wilbraham Park, West Cape May  609-884-8382

2: Event: Kiwanis Market Place, Convention Hall, Cape May. 609-884-8888

2: Event: Celebrate National Trails Day: Special Harbor Safari, Nature Center of Cape May, 10:30 a.m.                             609-898-8848

4-5: Event: Cape May Youth Choral Festival, Convention Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 609-884-9565

6: Event: Natural Habitats Trolley Tour, Nature Center of Cape May: 10:30 a.m. 609-898-8848

7-10: Event: 26^th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament, South Jersey Marina 609-884-2400

9: Event Family Fishing Clinic, Nature Center of Cape May, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 609-898-8848

13 - 16: Event: Miss New Jersey: Boardwalk Parade, preliminary competitions, and the finals in Ocean City. Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition. 609-525-9300.

Avalon Inn
The Avalon Inn Resort is a peaceful retreat from the world, located at 7929 Dune Drive in Avalon, New Jersey.  It’s a quiet, family-oriented motel with all the amenities, and just steps away from the beach. (click here)

Beachcomber Resort
Beautiful beaches and tall dunes, a relaxed, refreshing atmosphere, secluded pool – it’s “The suite approach to your seashore vacation.” (click here)

Concord Suites
For the perfect getaway, the Concord Suites have the perfect package. (click here)

Desert Sand Inn
The ocean is calling you to its waters for sun, surf, fun, relaxation, and a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle. It’s the Desert Sand Resort – perfect! (click here)

Sealark Bed & Breakfast
Lovely accommodations, a light and airy atmosphere, and incredible breakfasts. It doesn’t get any better than the Sealark Bed & Breakfast. (click here)

The Windrift Resort Hotel
For fine dining, entertainment, swimming and more, the Windrift Resort Hotel, 80^th and the beach in Avalon, New Jersey is the perfect place for a fantastic weekend, week, or for season. (click here)

King’s Cottage
Historic King’s Cottage offers guests the very best of Historic Cape May. Less than a block from the beach with beautiful views, and only a block from the Washington Mall. (click here)

Summer Station
Fully-equipped condos right across from the beach with a full kitchen, separate bedroom and daily maid service – the ideal home away from home. Open all year.(click here)

Surf Motel
On the beachfront – modern motel rooms and efficiencies – the ideal place to stay. Open April through mid-October. (click here)

The Hyland Motor Inn
The inexpensive alternative to beachfront accommodations. (click here)

Ebb Tide Suites
Ebb Tide Suites with one and two-bedroom apartments for perfect family vacations with more amenities than we can mention here, and just steps away from the Boardwalk, beach and ocean breezes. (click here)

Impala Island Inn
In America’s greatest family resort, this is an island of tranquility and a memorable place for the perfect vacation or getaway. (click here)

Ocean Manor Inn
Ocean Manor Inn has been expressly designed for comfort with a family-friendly atmosphere and welcoming hospitality in the perfect setting for families, couples, intimate weddings, meetings and reunions. (click here)

Tahiti Inn
Ocean City’s place to stay – just 50 yards from the Boardwalk, the beach, and everything you’ll want to do.
(click here)

The Flanders Hotel
Tradition, substance, beauty – words that apply to The Flanders Hotel, the finest Grand Hotel in southern New Jersey, located at 719 E. 11^th Street, Ocean City, New Jersey. (click here)

Budget Inn
Open year round, the Budget Inn Motel and suites offer you wonderful hospitality and service at reasonable rates in Somers Point. (click here)

Economy Motel Inn & Suites
Somers Point’s home-away-from home, with all that Somers Point and Ocean City have to offer. (click here)

Owl Motel
Open all year. The Owl Motel in Somers Point is the place to stay for business or pleasure. (click here)

Pier 4 Hotel
The ideal place to stay on Broadway Avenue and the bay. (click here)

Risley House
Victorian flair. Awake to the aroma of fresh coffee and home-baked muffins, and enjoy your newspaper in a high backed rocker on the veranda. (click here)

The Colonial Lodge
Located in a beautiful residential area with varied accommodations in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. (click here)

The Lark Motel
A very special place just one block from the beach. (click here)

Aztec Resort Motel
This is a great place to stay for all the events year round, and it’s two blocks from the boardwalk and a block from the beach. (click here)

Dining at the Shore...all within a short walk or drive from your accommodations!

Aleatheas Restaurant
Cape May elegant! Dine in their Victorian parlor or on the front porch overlooking the beach. Wonderful gourmet food with an extensive wine list. (click here.)

Green Cuisine
Stone Harbor’s healthy tradition with delicious salads, sandwiches, fresh fruit – so good they put the “…licious!” in “delicious!” (click here)

Deauville Inn
One of the most fun places to east at the sdhore at the foot of Corson’s Inlet Bridge in Strathmere between Ocean City and Sea Isle City. (click here)

Marabella’s Family Restaurant
A family tradition of authentic Italian recipes in Stone Harbor serving the public since 1972. BYOB. Please call ahead to make sure you’ll be seated. Marabella’s means great food! (click here)

Cheeks at the Beach
The FLAX capital of the world, featuring the best in women’s casual clothing in natural fibers that are cool and comfortable. Bryn WALKER, Sarah Arizona and more. (click here)

Harley-Davidson of Wildwood
The fun begins at Harley-Davidson of Wildwood – with sales, service, parts, accessories, apparel, and their fantastic rental program. Once you rent a Harley you’ll want to buy a Harley from Harley-Davidson of Wildwood. (click here)

Oma’s Doll Shop
Playable dolls, collectible dolls, doll clothes and accessories for all ages, located in the Washington Mall in Historic Cape May. You’ve got to experience Oma’s Doll Shop. It’s delightful! (click here)

Sunset Beach
A great place to shop for area collectibles, Cape May fashions, the largest collection of jewelry in Cape May, apparel for men, women and children, home décor needs, and much more. Enjoy a meal at the Sunset Beach Grill, dolphin watching in warm weather, bird watching, and don’t miss the evening flag ceremony, a Cape May tradition for 40 years. (click here)

Toy Shop of Cape May
Incredibly imaginative toys that are great fun for kids, and those big kids disguised as grown-ups! You’ll find games, beach toys, kites, water toys, LEGO and much, much more! (click here)

Diller-Fisher Realtors
Serving Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey since 1930 with the best in real estate sales, rentals and insurance. Avalon              (click here)
Stone Harbor    (click here)

Century 21 Gilmartin & Co.
From the most “well-known name in real estate – Century 21” we offer sophisticated marketing tools and advertising programs that work for you. (click here)

Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc.
Their award-winning agents provide you with courteous, honest service with integrity for all your real estate needs in Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point and surrounding areas. (click here)

The Crab House

   What’s better than one great restaurant? How about two? You’ll find The Crab House and Two Mile Landing Inn on Ocean Drive, between Cape May and Wildwood Crest, a half mile north of the drawbridge, in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. The Crab House is the place for great seafood, steaks and lighter fare, with a kid’s menu, for lunch and dinner. Plus, there’s the reason for its name: The Crab House, featuring Maryland “blue” crabs caught in the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay and shipped daily from St. Michael’s in Maryland.

  Crab connoisseurs know that the Maryland “blue” Jimmy (male crab) is the best crab you can get on your plate, and The Crab House serves the “blue” done to perfection. If you love crabs, then you’ll be taking regular trips to The Crab House in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey – next to that other great restaurant: Two Mile Landing Inn.

If someone in your group is being “crabby”, put a smile of his or her face at The Crab House today. For more information: (click here)

Two Mile Landing

 
   Where do you find two outstanding restaurants? Head on over to County Route 630, between Cape May and Wildwood Crest, on Ocean Drive one-half mile north of the drawbridge to Two Mile Landing Inn and The Crab House.

   Two Mile Landing Inn is famous for their seafood and steaks, with additional dining on their open deck. They offer full-course casual dining, a children’s menu, a gift shop, kiddie rides, a game room, and their Top of the Mast Lounge has an adult martini bar that features the best sunsets on the island. You can also enjoy your favorite summer cocktail in their Tiki Bar.

   Two Mile Landing Inn has been a favorite for spot for over 25 years, so make it one of your favorites this year – if you haven’t already done so. When it comes to great food and drink, and great fun, come to Tow Mile Landing Inn, Ocean Drive, Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. For more information…(click here)

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Let Them Entertain You…….

Box Office Telephone Numbers:

Atlantic City Hilton (609) 340-7160

Balley’s Park Place (609) 340-2709/(800) 772-7777

Boardwalk Hall (800) 736-1420 (TicketMaster)

Borgata (609) 317-1000

Caesar’s (800) 677-SHOW (7469)

Claridge (609) 340-3700 / (800) 752-7469

Harrah’s (800) 2HARRAH (242-7724)

Resorts (609-340-6300 / (800) 322-SHOW (7469)

Sands (609) 441-4137/ (800) AC-SANDS

Showboat (609) 343-4000/(800) 621-0200

Tropicana (609) 340-4020 / (800) 526-2935

Trump Marina (800) 284-8786 / (800) 777-8477

Trump Plaza (800) 759-8786

Trump Taj Mahal (609) 449-5150 / (800) 825-8888

TicketMaster

1-800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com