Nearby attractions offer neat retreats Nearby attractions offer neat retreats For years, week-long summer vacations have been a family tradition. But with busier work schedules and tighter budgets, many families have found that a week away is a luxury of the past.
Families are still able to get away from it all and spend relaxing time together.
They just are doing it for shorter spans of time, usually a long weekend, and for less money. Bern Rotman, director of communications for I Love New York, a state tourism agency, says these short vacations barely existed when he got into the business 20 years ago. It's only been in the past 10 to 15 years that the trend started to grow. Hudson Valley residents have it made when it comes to location. Areas as diverse as New York City and the Adirondacks are within easy driving distance.