A Year in Stories

 

From St. Patrick’s Day to Finger Lakes road trips, the Syracuse area made an impression around the nation. Cultivating relationships with writers across the country, and having fun playing host, paid off  in the form of some great national coverage!  It's that coverage that contributes to a rise in interest in our destination. In case you missed it here are a few of our favorite pieces from 2015:

 

5 Authentic Irish Travel Destinations (in the US)

 http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/authentic-irish-travel-destinations-us/story?id=29669021

 

Beyond Parades and Green Beer: 5 Culture-Focused St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shermans-travel/beyond-parades-and-green_b_6847334.html

 

Oklahoma Guard Asks for Cupcakes in Syracuse, Local Bakery Grants Wish

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/oklahoma-guard-asks-for-cupcakes-in-syracuse-local-bakery-grants-wish

 

College Student Visits Same Santa Claus for 19 Years

https://gma.yahoo.com/college-student-visits-same-santa-claus-19-years-185344225--abc-news-lifestyle.html?cid=fb_gma_sf

 

Exceptional Eateries in Syracuse, New York

http://canadianbloghouse.com/exceptional-eateries-in-syracuse-new-york-sharecuse/

 

10 Best, Best Apple Orchards

http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-apple-orchard/

 

Syracuse Named One of Final Four Best Cities for College Basketball

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/syracuse_basketball_final_four_college_towns.html#incart_more_sports

 

Indoor Water Parks, A Day at the Pool Winter Style

http://experience.usatoday.com/america/story/water-parks/2015/02/04/indoor-water-parks/22865705/

 

Seeing Green: Hotels Capitalize on Environmental Concerns

http://travel.usnews.com/features/Seeing-Green-Hotels-Capitalize-on-Environmental-Concerns/?refresh

 

Silver Screen Nostalgia: Historic Movie Theaters

http://experience.usatoday.com/weekend/story/my-weekend-experience/2015/01/15/historic-old-timey-beautiful-movie-theaters/21808207/

 

A Silver Lining to Winter: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

http://experience.usatoday.com/weekend/story/my-weekend-experience/2015/01/13/outdoor-ice-skating-rinks-around-the-usa/21703813/

 

Go Local: Teambuilding

http://www.rejuvenatemeetings.com/feature/go-local-teambuilding/

 

7 Tips to Travel with your Pet Like a Pro

http://www.today.com/pets/pet-travel-tips-how-travel-your-dog-cat-or-pet-t20286

 

9 Luxurious Farm to Table Spa Experiences in NY

http://hauteliving.com/2015/07/9-luxurious-farm-to-table-spa-experiences-in-new-york/578558/

 

Why You Need to Take a Finger Lakes Road Trip Right….Now

https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/why-you-need-to-take-a-finger-lakes-road-trip-right-now

 

Slainte! Here’s where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

http://experience.usatoday.com/america/story/best-of-lists/2015/03/10/st-patricks-day-celebrations-2015/24708489/

 

Syracuse: The Hub of Central New York

http://www.go60.us/travel-logs/item/1812-syracuse-the-hub-of-central-new-york

 

En vert pour celebrer la Saint-Patrick (Green to Celebrate St. Patrick)

http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2015/03/06/en-vert-pour-celebrer-la-saint-patrick

 

Three Historic Foodie Stops in Upstate New York

http://www.eatdrinktravel.com/three-historic-stops-food-drink-upstate-new-york/

 

48 Hours in Upstate New York

http://anewtraveller.com/2015/04/07/48-hours-in-upstate-new-york/#sthash.HZ6Jysuz.26cVtwJI.dpbs

 

13 Reasons why New York’s Finger Lake region should be at the top of your bucket list

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/15-reasons-visit-finger-lakes-article-1.2410414