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Edition 22, Volume 2
November 15, 2007
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Welcome to our Newsletter...
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November is half over. Great Turkey Day is nearly here. Soon “Black Friday” (The Friday following Thanksgiving) will fill the malls and stores everywhere. Can the holidays be far behind?
Great Vacation is moving ever closer to becoming THE name to remember. Share this newsletter with everyone you know (as well as everyone you don’t know) because important things are coming in 2008. The newsletter is part of a family of interconnected, interactive, and very interesting enterprises designed expressly to provide you with everything you need to know when it comes to your vacations.
In this issue you’ll see photos, discover Great Vacation Things to Do, see who is coming to the stages of Atlantic City, read about area attractions, learn about places to shop, fine restaurants where you’ll enjoy a great meal, and enjoy being a member of the Great Vacation family – a family that is growing in size and number, a family in which everyone gets “inside” information on the best places to have a great time, and the help to plan great vacations in the years to come.
We’re becoming one Great doorway connected to a world of fun, leisure, and good times. The New Year is bringing many positive new things, and as we draw closer to the time we’ll keep you informed about what is going on. Great Vacation is the Direct Connection to more than you might imagine.
Now, the next thing you need to do is be sure you have a pair of pants with an expanding waist to wear for Thanksgiving. All of us overdo it on just one day a year, right? Also coming in 2008 – some changes to this newsletter to provide you with greater access to more information. Enjoy that turkey!
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Sincerely,
The Editors
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Attention Vacationers Searching For Your Weekly Rental!
The time has come to change the world for vacation property owners and vacationers. Our new service is called, appropriately enough, GreatVacationShoreRentals.com and it provides all you need to find the perfect vacation rentals! How are we different from other listing services? We’re VERY different, but you’ll need to log on now to discover what makes us unique. Log on now and learn why we refer to ourselves as”…your direct connection.”
Our new site offers a blog and forum, Great Vacation Newsletters loaded with Great Vacation tips and our sister site GreatVacationGuide.com provides you all of the tools you will need to plan every detail of YOUR NEXT GREAT VACATION!
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Photo Contest
Please continue to send us copies of your favorite photos from “…down the shore.” Include your name, address and phone number so we can properly identify your photo if it’s featured. We’ll be running a special contest of all the winning photos that were shown in the newsletter during the year, and the best photos chosen by Great Vacation newsletter readers will be in the final competition. Full credit will be given to you if your photo is used. The best photos may appear in the 2008 expanded Great Vacation in-room guides! info@greatvacationguide.com
All photos must be no larger than 640 pixels wide and 72 dpi ( formats can be .jpg - . jpeg - .gif )
All photos submitted and/or used become the property of Successful Seasons and Great Vacation enterprise.
Proper credit/acknowledgement will be given to those who have taken the photos.
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Cape May Stage
Cape May Stage, Cape May's renowned professional Equity theatre, is hosting a special evening of theater for all senior citizens. On Friday, November 30th at 8PM, all seniors, 62 and over, are invited to attend Charles Dickens’ holiday tale “The Seven Poor Travelers” performance at the discounted rate of $10 per ticket."The Seven Poor Travelers," opening here Thanksgiving Day weekend, stars Cape May solo-show impresario Charlie Bethel (known to Cape May Stage audiences from 2006’s production of “Woman in Black” and his mesmerizing one-man “Beowulf)"."Travelers" unfolds as a story within a story. Bethel enters as a nameless traveler who happens upon an on old English inn on Christmas Eve and hosts a holiday feast for six weary visitors. When they ask him late into the evening, to tell them a story, he relates a tragic, funny, riveting, and uplifting story from his own life and regales his new friends with a tale of heroism, nobility and ultimate forgiveness.
Seniors are encouraged to attend “The Seven Poor Travelers” on Friday, November 30th at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at Bank & Lafayette Streets. Senior nights sell out very quickly, so reservations are a must! The final public performance of the current run is at 3pm on Sunday afternoon, December 2nd.Tickets are $28 adults, $20 seniors, and $10 students.
This production is generously co-sponsored by The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia and The Blue Pig Tavern at Congress Hall.
“The Annual Holiday Show” November 23 – December 30
You’ll see not one, but TWO shows – “Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” a wonderful romp through all the holiday traditions, and “This Wonderful Life,” based on the Frank Capra film classic. Two fantastic productions! Happy Holidays! (click here)
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East Lynne Theater Company
Featuring a unique mix of American Stage Classics and World Premiers, ELTC’s Equity professional actors, directors, musicians and designers create quality productions not seen elsewhere, and they’ve been providing wonderful entertainment to delight audiences for 27 years!
The East Lynne Theater Company
Performances given at:
121 Fourth Avenue
The First Presbyterian Church
West Cape May, N.J. 08204
500 Hughes Street
Cape May, N.J. 08204
Note: Performances are given Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (unless otherwise noted)
“Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas” November 23, 24 and December 2,7 and 8: 8:30 p.m.
Gayle Stahlhuth returns as Louisa May Alcott to tell the stories of the March family Christmas from Little Women, as well as other Christmas stories written by the famous American author.
(click here)
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Great Vacation Things To Do
Avalon
November
23...Tree Lighting – 5 p.m. followed by the Holiday Show and Party at Community Hall
Cape May
November
15-18…CAPE MAY NEW JERSEY STATE FILM FESTIVAL 609-884-6700
23-24...Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas, East Lynne Theater 609-884-5898
December
1...Crafts at Christmas Show, Convention Hall, 10-4 609-884-9565
1...Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade, 5:00 p.m. 609-884-1005
2,7,8...Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas, East Lynne Theater 609-884-5898
3...Great Cookie Exchange, Center for Community Arts 609-884-7525
6-7...Candlelight Hospitality Night, Washington Street Mall and Square, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ocean City
November
16–18...Quiet Festival: A celebration of quiet things, featuring a children’s program on the 18th from 1-3pm at the Library, 17th & Simpson Ave. For information call 609-525-9300.
17–18...Holiday Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts: 10am – 5pm at the Music Pier, Admission $3, benefits local charities. Crafters, artists, photographers from 11 states. For more information call 399-9998.
29...Christmas Parade: 7:30pm, 6th-11th on Asbury Ave. Santa Claus is coming to town!!
December
1 - 2 Train Show: Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, 10am – 5pm Saturday and 11am – 4pm Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
15...Carolfest – 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.
31...First Night New Years Eve Celebration – A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. For more information call 609-525-9300.
Sea Isle City
Nothing to report at this time
Stone Harbor
November
23-25...Christmas in Stone Harbor – An Island Holiday. Have Breakfast with Characters from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. each morning.
The Wildwoods
November
1 – 30...Men’s Flag Football League (seven days a week) Mondays and Wednesdays...Fall Roller Hockey League and Fall Street Hockey League November 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28
30...13th Annual Scoop Taylor Tipoff Tournament
December
1 – 10...Annual Scoop Taylor Tipoff Tournament
7...Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
7...Pearl Harbor Remembrance
8...City of North Wildwood Christmas Party
8...Elks Hoop Shoot
14 – 16...All-Star Cheerleading Master National Championship
14...Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Party
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Spend Your Holidays At The Jersey Shore
A GREAT VACATION Awaits You!
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| Accommodations... |
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AVALON |
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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)
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Abbey Bed and Breakfast
Centrally located in the heart of the historic district, convenient to everything, The Abbey offers elegant accommodations with full breakfast, and afternoon tea in an absolutely lovely setting. (click here)
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Alexander’s Inn
Historic Cape May’s truly extraordinary Bed and Breakfast inn with the added attraction of the most elegant Victorian restaurant. This is a “…must be experienced” place to stay in wonderful Cape May. (click here)
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Atlas Inn
Hospitality begins at the Atlas Inn in Historic Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. For deluxe tour packages, golf packages, wedding weekends, reunions and a whole lot more, Atlas Inn is the perfect location for you. (click here)
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Avondale by the Sea
With a beachfront location in the historic district, it’s an easy walk to the Washington Mall, Convention Hall, restaurants and shops. Open April through November. (click here)
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Bedford Inn
A cozy fireplace, Victorian parlor, airy verandas, afternoon tea – simple a lovely place to stay. Open year round.
(click here)
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Heritage Inn
Just steps from the beach, shopping, fine restaurants, and the heart of the Historical District in Victorian Cape May. (click here)
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Inn of Cape May
The Inn of Cape May has been a grand, gracious retreat for guests for over 100 years. This is the place for those seeking a wonderful getaway in historic Victorian Cape May. (click here)
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John Wesley Inn
An all-American classic just a half block from the beach, the John Wesley Inn is one of the original Stockton Row Cottages dating to 1869. (click here)
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La Mer Beachfront Inn
“La Mer” means “The Sea” in French, and this beautifully appointed beachfront hotel with all the modern amenities is the perfect place to make your stay a wonderful one. (click here)
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Linda Lee
A Victorian bed and breakfast inn, the Linda Lee is located on Columbia Avenue in Cape May’s historic district, and convenient to the beach, shops and restaurants. (click here)
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The Mission Inn
“Extraordinary!” “Absolutely enchanting!” “Reminds you of the California missions.”
“Each guest room is charming and unique!” There is nothing in Cape May quite like The Mission Inn. (click here)
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Sea Crest Inn
Where do you go for a great vacation or a weekend at the shore? It’s time you checked out Cape May’s Luxury Oceanfront Suites at Sea Crest Inn. It’s the place to go for access to all Historic Cape May has to offer. (click here)
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The Doctors Inn
Vacations, weekend getaways, business luncheons, conferences, weddings, showers, special events – they all happen at The Doctors Inn, and for all the right reasons. (click here) |
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The Hyland Motor Inn
The inexpensive alternative to beachfront accommodations. (click here)
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STONE HARBOR |
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The Lark Motel
A very special place just one block from the beach. (click here)
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THE WILDWOODS |
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American Safari Motel
A block from the beach and two blocks from the boardwalk. (click here) |
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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)
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Dining at the Shore...all within a short walk or drive from your accommodations!
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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)
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Alexander’s Inn
This is truly superb – elegant Victorian dining in the Gilded Age of Victorian style in Cape May - and the menu is fantastic! (click here) |
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Bloody Mary's Bar & Grill
'Your Tropical Fun in the Sun Place' . This seaside restaurant features island specialties, exotic appetizers, fresh grilled seafood, outrageously tropical drinks - and even a Little Kahuna Kid's Menu! (click here) |
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Cabanas
Carribbean-American cuisine in Cape May. Open air dining. Wonderful menus with local seafood. Banquets, large parties and special functions welcomed. (click here)
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Green Cuisine
Stone Harbor’s healthy tradition with delicious salads, sandwiches, fresh fruit – so good they put the “…licious!” in “delicious!” (click here)
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Island Grill Seafood & Steak House
Family owned and operated, this is Ocean City’s full service restaurant offering you a wonderful menu, catering services and take-out, too! (click here)
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Oishii Sushi and Tea
Do you love delicious sushi? You’ve discovered the perfect place in Ocean City, New Jersey for the best sushi, bubble tea, fruits smoothies and much, much more. Open seven days a week for your convenience. (click here)
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Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar
Cape May’s choice for steamed lobster, succulent steak, or both – and that’s just the beginning of the good food and good times. (click here)
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Szechwan Garden
Family-owned and operated, offering wonderfully delicious, healthy food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in Ocean City since 1981. (click here)
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The Chatterbox
It’s the “big pink building” on Ninth Street in Ocean City – a favorite place for breakfast, lunch and dinner for over 65 years. (click here) |
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Union Park
Chef John Schatz cordially invites you to dine at Union Park Dining Room, Beach Avenue and Howard Street in historic Cape May for an extraordinary dining experience. (click here)
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Shopping? Have We Got Shopping!
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Andrews LTD
Offering an extraordinary selection of gifts for everyone, including antiques, collectibles, vintage toys and more! (click here) |
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Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers
Cape May’s most unique jewelry store brings you treasures from the Victorian past, when craftsmanship really mattered. Discover quality jewelry, vintage watches, and a large selection of antiques. (click here) |
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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) |
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Fiber Arts Yarn Studio
If you have a yen for yarns, and you haven’t been able to find exactly what you need, Fiber Arts Yarn Studio can help. (click here) |
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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)
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Mary Ann’s Contemporary & Estate Jewelry
You’ll find a large selection of colored diamonds, plus old watches, antiques, collectibles, antique dolls, glassware, toys, Hummels, and much more. (click here) |
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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)
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The Happy Hunt
A fantastic shop for comfortable clothing for happy times. You’ll find hand painted clothing, embroidered gifts, and an on-site embroidery service. (click here) |
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The Mouse Trap
Imported and domestic cheeses, fresh bread and rolls, fresh cheese spreads, party platters, gift baskets and so much more! (click here) |
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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)
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Seagars
Great cigars, accessories, imported cigarettes, a walk-in humidor, and a great place to catch a college game on Saturday or the NFL on Sunday – and smoke a cigar indoors while the game is in progress. Open Fridays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the fall and winter seasons. (click here)
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The Best for Shore Real Estate and Seasonal Rentals!
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American Eagle Realty, Inc.
From the time of listing your property with American Eagle Realty to the successful sale of your property, we are committed to giving you the best professional, prompt, and courteous service you can receive. (click here)
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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)
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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)
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Chris Clemans & Co., Inc., Realtors
Professionalism, responsive service, and experience – setting the standard for the real estate market in Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. (click here) |
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Coastline Realty
A family-owned, full-service agency, Coastline Realty offers you the experience and expertise you need and expect when buying, selling or renting for your vacation. (click here)
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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)
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Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty
They have built their professional real estate office based upon the principles of, Honesty, Integrity, and Determination to serve all the needs of their clients. (click here) |
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Good Scents
The temptation is there when you see the name, but if you have good sense, and we’re sure you do, then you’ll make it a point to stop by and browse at GOOD SCENTS, at the corner of Jackson and Carpenters in historic Victorian Cape May, New Jersey.
The fine folks at GOOD SCENTS can promise you, without overstating it, that you’re bound to find what you want – and, just as important, what you NEED!
Let’s begin with candles – GOOD SCENTS has scented and unscented candles, beeswax candles, votive candles, candle holders and all the candles you need to make your trip rewarding. Most of the candles at GOOD SCENTS are made in the USA.
Moving onto great gift ideas – for the special people in your life, or simply for you – GOOD SCENTS offers you jewelry in Sterling Silver and 24 karat gold, and name brand bath and body products and fragrances that are very much on everyone’s “must have” list. There are incredible differences in fragrance products, and the quality and value found in the products at GOOD SCENTS is a testament to the knowledge gained in their 21 years of satisfying their customers with their extraordinary selection of name brands.
As you browse through GOOD SCENTS you’ll find many fine things that are handcrafted in the U.S. because the store is the only one in the world of its kind.
Just when you think you’ve seen everything there, you discover that GOOD SCENTS is also headquarters for truly hard-to-find music – including old jazz (traditional jazz), blues and world music. If you love great music, music to relax your busy day, GOOD SCENTS has a selection of music that you simply won’t find anywhere else.
The stock of items at GOOD SCENTS is changed regularly, the gift items are rotated throughout the year, and rotated seasonally, as well, to bring you the things you’re seeking, and the good designs, values and affordable pricing makes GOOD SCENTS rewarding for repeat shoppers and first-time browsers.
GOOD SCENTS is open year round at the corner of Jackson and Carpenters in beautiful Cape May, and they serve the public seven days a week (open every day except Christmas Day) from 9:00 a.m. on through the evening to serve shoppers who cannot get there until the workday is done.
So, if you have good sense you’ll make GOOD SCENTS a “must-visit” very soon. For more (click here)
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Inn of Cape May
Step back in time when the word “hotel” meant an extraordinary experience for weary travelers, and the term “vacation” was significant because people looked forward to being treated with a wonderful time removed from the pressures of life.
The year was 1894 and construction began on an extraordinary Victorian Hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in lovely Cape May, New Jersey. Today, the Inn of Cape May is the place where you can sit on their expansive wrap-around porch in a rocking chair and enjoy the sounds of the sea, ocean breezes, and comfortable air conditioned rooms with private baths.
The ocean view is spectacular in every season of the year, and The Inn of cape May is one of the loveliest inns in America with its beautifully-maintained Victorian architecture. They also have a pool for guests. So, you can enjoy both the ocean and the pool!
This grand, gracious retreat is only steps away from the beautiful beaches of Cape May, and guests often choose to take aromantic horse-drawn carriage ride to tour this delightful Victorian seashore resort by the sea. Plus, great shopping, access to the many points of interest and activities is also within walking distance, as well.
No one goes hungry when they’re at The Inn of Cape May thanks to Aleathea’s Restaurant – the place for breakfast, lunchand dinner. Enjoy casual oceanfront dining, the antiques in their Victorian Parlour, or – in-season – enjoy dining and drinks on their porch. Their fabulous bar features and outstanding collection of beers from around the world, as well as just the right bottle of wine for your meal.
The Inn of Cape May is a getaway that offers everything you could want in such an extraordinary town, and their staff is ready to serve your needs. For more information:
(click here)
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