Swimming...

The larger-than-life Olympic pool and wonderful Jacuzzi was the place where we all met and enjoyed the water and sun streaming in through the windows. An outdoor patio is available for those that desire the suns warm rays. I love the fact that the pool is large and you can actually do a swim workout without running into folks. Open from 10am to 10pm, this is a favorite of mine.

THE SHAWNEE INN

AND GOLF RESORT
100 Shawnee Inn Dr. Shawnee On Delaware, PA 18356 (800) 742-9633 www.shawneeinn.com
About The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort...
Located very near the ski area of Shawnee Mountain, my birthday celebration weekend with my researching reporters, was the biggest hit of the traveling season. You are always busy and constantly choosing from a long list of fabulous dining and activity options. The redecorated hotel provides guests with a lot of activities and comfort during their stay. The hotel o ers guests with 99 rooms that are fully air conditioned and with wireless Internet access, I was able to communicate with my press o ce, as often as possible. While relaxing in my very comfy room, I saw my favorite cable television shows, utilized the pristine housekeeping services and planned my fun- lled days, according to the wants and desires of our very prestigious group. A visit to the nearby Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau assured us that we had found the best dining and vacation buy in the Poconos.

e Shawnee Playhouse
What a marvelous experience. They are so professional and the entire sta is very accommodating. COME FOR CHRISTMAS to see Christmas at the Stage Door Canteen, a real spectacular, through Dec. 21. The musical is very heart warming, with refrains from the 1940s & music that will thrill the entire family. Celebrate the season with the history of the USO during the war years of the 1940s, through the eyes of the young hostesses at the USO. The many carols & Christmas songs will please all. Tickets are $25 for adults, $14, children and $23, seniors. Complete performance schedule: 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21; and 8 p.m. on Nov. 21, 22, 28, 29, and Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. For tickets, show times, and information, contact the Shawnee Playhouse box o ce at (570) 421-5093 or visit www. TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

Spa Visits...
A Spa vacation is most relaxing & knowledgeable. The services are done by friendly & professional therapists, with treatments that are extraordinary, after a hard day of fun and food. Im already making my appointments for the holiday season when Ill return with my researchers. Open daily from 9-5, the spa resort packages can be tailored to your needs. They concentrated on my body and rejuvenated the weak parts, much to my surprise. From wondrous massages to re exology, the exciting hydrotheraphy and fabulous facials, we were ecstatic. The salon, with great hair and nail technicians, also did waxing and scalp treatments that equal the nest NYC salons.
My massage was extraordinary.

Cruising Down the Delaware

WRITTEN BY: GAIL GERSON and CAROLYN DELAFRANGE

PRICES, PORTIONS AND PREPARATIONS

This very scenic and fun- lled river trip was the best activity that our whole group experienced. You can take a raft, canoe, kayak or a canoe, but the raft was the most fun, in my opinion.

Chef Gaurav Is Truly King of a

Kitchen

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DAVID WODARCZYK OF SYRACUSE & JOSEPH GERSON OF MT POCONO: We agree with the many Internet folks who love the course. It is quite good, especially for a public course. There are 27 holes & 3 distinct 9 hole sections, so one can actually blend 18 holes over the course of your stay. The grounds are always pristine & as a resident, I can tell you this with certainty. We liked the length of the course & the di erent l par 3s. Service by the attendants is quite good. They make you feel as if youre part of a private club. From Yelp: The variety of the 27 holes, the cheap cost of public Pennsylvania golf, and the great facilities, make choosing this GC a no brainer. Its totally worth the drive from NYC, and if you live any closer than that, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
Ski Packages are a wonderful option.

Casual & Fine Dining Options Are Truly

CHEF GAURAV NEVIN PRESENTS THE BEST PRIME RIB ON THE PLANET

Dining here in the River Room is a delight. I am truly planning my return for the holiday season. Chef Gaurav utilizes seasonings and farmto-table ingredients that delighted my researchers and enhanced our vacation. The fusion eclectic menu tickled our taste buds on every level. Service is perfect and portions are generous. For those romantically -and gastronomically inclined, this is the place. The Buckwood Bakery & Caf prepared the best box lunches for our River Trip and the Gem & Keystone presented wonderful meats and seafood. The Beer selections are luxurious and the fresh veggies exciting. We relaxed in the evening at the Piano Bar where many locals & visitors sang and exchanged stories of our good times.

The Keystone dishes are delightful.

They will suggest a beer pairing for your ultimate satisfaction.

Carolyn Delafrange, Traveling Food Fanatics: The sumptuous Filet of Beef with Garlic Mash Potatoes Fresh Roasted Vegetables was amazing.

Jane Gunning, President of VA/DC Chapter of The Restaurant Researchers Society, enjoyed her superb Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail.

Joseph Gerson, Mt. Pocono PA. Restaurant Researcher Society, was thrilled with the seafood dishes like Spaghetti & Clam sauce.

Writer Gail Gerson-Witte The quality and superb service are to be admired. Thanks for the memories.

David W., Golf Pro, raved about the engaging golf course, the large dazzling shrimp & tender Filet Mignon. Haley W., Journalist, from Slippery Rock, praised the crab cakes & the many fun activities.

Nadine W., NYS Dining Guide - The farm-to-table experience here is superb.This is a wonderland for all ages & all interests.