Ideas Vacation Planning (NAPSA)—Haveyou ever spent the night in a former whaling cap- tain’s home? Had a sleepover on a World WarII battleship? Whatever you crave in a vacation, you just might find it by checking state travel guides and the Web sites of state tourism departments. “Why not start with the experts for ideas that can take you beyond a state’s well-known attractions,” notes Nancy Byrne, executive : INE. 2007 TRAVEL GUIDE director of the New Jersey Of- fice of Travel and Tourism, - who offers these _... planningtips: _ State tour- sism Web sites sea annual travel State tourism guide, as well as guides and Web other topic-spesites offer hidden cific guides and travel treasures. brochures such as golf, outdoor ad- ventures, family attractions, and cultural celebrations. Don’t try to pack too much into your itinerary—leave extra timeto get off the beaten path and explore. Experience local culture with alternative accommodations—a kid-friendly bed-and-breakfast or a rustic mountain inn. Look for “hands-on” experi- ences—learn to blow glass, make a wheel of cheese or feed sharks! e Explore a famous venue— perhaps the historic horse racing park chosen to host the 2007 Breeders’ Cup—at your own pace and without the crowds. New Jersey’s travel Website features “101 Fun Things To Do” —things you might not expect to find on a New Jersey vacation— from a wolf preserve, to awardwinning wineries, to an authentic rodeo. For a free guide, visit www.visitnj.org.
