Phone numbers, websites, and addresses:
Here are the main ferry services which all have different prices (some accompany vehicles):http://www.longislandexchange.com/business/ferries.html
Here are some companies offering tours:http://www.longislandexchange.com/business/tour-packages.html
Here are some other things you'll find on Long Island:http://www.longislandexchange.com/video-tours/
We hope you enjoy Long Island......
Monday, December 01, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Long Island Ferries
Long Island is an island in the southeast of New York. It is directly across from Manhattan. There are at least two ferries that service Long Island. They are working year-round and supply transportation to several different places. Ferries have always been a break from the norm such as traveling by plane or car. These ferry trips present an experience of calm and relaxation.
Although slower than most other means of transportation, the ferries of Long Island allow visitors or local inhabitants to be able to travel to another destination without the high cost of driving. Ferry rides are certainly quite enjoyable experiences. There are several places the ferries are able to shuttle people to, including Fire Island, where cars are prohibited. The ferries also connect to many places in Connecticut, including Rhode Island and Bridgeport.
Another destination that the ferries regularly transport to is Shelter Island. You can also travel from the southern fork of Long Island at Montauk to the Northern fork or the other way around.Whichever route or destination you eventually choose, ferries should provide a different and quieter way to get there. Instead of the noisy humdrum of the city and its automobiles, you can feel the salty breeze of the sea in your hair and feel the ocean spray., as you head toward your destination through the rippling currents.
Although slower than most other means of transportation, the ferries of Long Island allow visitors or local inhabitants to be able to travel to another destination without the high cost of driving. Ferry rides are certainly quite enjoyable experiences. There are several places the ferries are able to shuttle people to, including Fire Island, where cars are prohibited. The ferries also connect to many places in Connecticut, including Rhode Island and Bridgeport.
Another destination that the ferries regularly transport to is Shelter Island. You can also travel from the southern fork of Long Island at Montauk to the Northern fork or the other way around.Whichever route or destination you eventually choose, ferries should provide a different and quieter way to get there. Instead of the noisy humdrum of the city and its automobiles, you can feel the salty breeze of the sea in your hair and feel the ocean spray., as you head toward your destination through the rippling currents.
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (http://www.longislandexchange.com/) to find more information about Long Island.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Long Island Weather Patterns
Long Island is a typical Northeastern Coastal town in the United States when it comes to weather patterns. The winters can be brutal and cold but they are also beautiful with their big blankets of snow enveloping the landscape. The Atlantic coast areas of the Long Island shores have a weather pattern dictated by the ocean breeze that makes it cooler in the summers than inland where dense population creates a heated and more humid effect. The eastern most tip of Long Island can be as much as 20 degrees cooler than those areas to the western end because of the way the eastern side sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Long Island weather is often plagued by hurricanes and other ocean type storms that can be quite brutal. Summers are hot and humid because of the high water content in the air. Spring and fall are famous all along the eastern coastline because they bring not only the most temperate of weather in the region but also the most vibrant displays of color as the seasons change, although very rare tornados are possible in Long Island. In the winter the majority of the snow tends to fall inland away from the ocean where snow often turns to rain and slush. Typical snow accumulation is just a few inches but massive snow falls of up to a foot or more often occur several times during the winter season.
Long Island weather is often plagued by hurricanes and other ocean type storms that can be quite brutal. Summers are hot and humid because of the high water content in the air. Spring and fall are famous all along the eastern coastline because they bring not only the most temperate of weather in the region but also the most vibrant displays of color as the seasons change, although very rare tornados are possible in Long Island. In the winter the majority of the snow tends to fall inland away from the ocean where snow often turns to rain and slush. Typical snow accumulation is just a few inches but massive snow falls of up to a foot or more often occur several times during the winter season.
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (www.longislandexchange.com) to find more information about Long Island.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Long Island: Something for Everyone
Long Island is an island located in southeastern New York, USA. Long Island has temperate and sultry summers and chilly winters. The Ocean helps bring in midday winds that significantly cools the island heat. Long Island is one reasons why people love New York, it has a charming native allure that was long ago shaped by time. It is connected by many tunnels and bridges to New York City, and has a large population of over 7 million making it number seventeen on the list of most populated islands. Long Island is the largest island in the United States.
There are plenty of entertainment choices on Long Island, you can take the family to a museum, an aquarium, or a planetarium, take them for a hike or visit a botanical garden, or go kayaking which is a popular pastime on Long Island. Even rookie paddlers can navigate in the calm waters around Long Island. As for nightlife Long Island has plenty to offer.
No matter what your culinary taste, Long Island has something to offer with over 2,000 restaurants to choose from. The nightlife on Long Island Has a lot to choose from, Live Entertainment, Coffee Houses, Comedy Clubs, Dance Clubs, Karaoke and so much more. You will leave knowing why everyone is saying "I love Long Island"
There are plenty of entertainment choices on Long Island, you can take the family to a museum, an aquarium, or a planetarium, take them for a hike or visit a botanical garden, or go kayaking which is a popular pastime on Long Island. Even rookie paddlers can navigate in the calm waters around Long Island. As for nightlife Long Island has plenty to offer.
No matter what your culinary taste, Long Island has something to offer with over 2,000 restaurants to choose from. The nightlife on Long Island Has a lot to choose from, Live Entertainment, Coffee Houses, Comedy Clubs, Dance Clubs, Karaoke and so much more. You will leave knowing why everyone is saying "I love Long Island"
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (www.longislandexchange.com) to find more information about Long Island.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Planning a Trip to Long Island? Visit Montauk Point!
Headed to Long Island? Then make sure to check out picturesque Montauk Point, located on the extreme tip of the South Fork and pinched between Block Island Sound and The Atlantic Ocean.
Montauk can provide an entire day's worth of entertaining activities, beginning with a trip to the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum. Learn about the history of the lighthouse and then make the trek up 137 steps to a breathtaking view of the ocean, Long Island, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Pick something up at the gift before heading out for a half-day fishing adventure. No experience is necessary for these fun filled trips - experienced captains will provide all of that for you!
Not into fishing? Go sailing for the day, or even take a sightseeing tour in an open cockpit bi-plane! And don't think for a minute that the kids won't enjoy the trip to Montauk Point! There's a petting farm, seal watch walks, and whale and pelagic bird watching trips. Also in the works is the Montauk Observatory, which will provide glimpses into the night sky when weather permits.
Don't worry if all this activity has you too worn out for the trip home because there's a full range of lodging in Montauk as well - everything from tents to luxurious resorts. If you're planning on visiting during the offseason, be sure to call ahead because some businesses and attractions do close for part of the winter.
Montauk can provide an entire day's worth of entertaining activities, beginning with a trip to the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum. Learn about the history of the lighthouse and then make the trek up 137 steps to a breathtaking view of the ocean, Long Island, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Pick something up at the gift before heading out for a half-day fishing adventure. No experience is necessary for these fun filled trips - experienced captains will provide all of that for you!
Not into fishing? Go sailing for the day, or even take a sightseeing tour in an open cockpit bi-plane! And don't think for a minute that the kids won't enjoy the trip to Montauk Point! There's a petting farm, seal watch walks, and whale and pelagic bird watching trips. Also in the works is the Montauk Observatory, which will provide glimpses into the night sky when weather permits.
Don't worry if all this activity has you too worn out for the trip home because there's a full range of lodging in Montauk as well - everything from tents to luxurious resorts. If you're planning on visiting during the offseason, be sure to call ahead because some businesses and attractions do close for part of the winter.
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (www.longislandexchange.com) to find more information about Long Island.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Recent News Stories
Out & About in…St. James
Although I grew up in St. James, I think I took for granted what the town had to offer, or simply moved away before I was really old enough to appreciate it. When some friends from out of town recently came to visit, and talk of “where did you grow up?” came about, I decided to revisit some of my old stomping grounds. I guess it takes an outsider to get you to notice what’s right next door. Or, in this case, what’s right down 25A and Lake Avenue.
Mets Pull One Out of the Hat After Phils Do
When you look back at the regular season, there are games that jump off the page that stand out as the ones that either killed or salvaged the campaign. After one of the most wild and wacky two-game sets all year, the Mets and Phillies played to a stalemate.
Is America Finally Coming To Its Racial Senses?
A quote from Associated Press writer Charles Babington says it nicely. "Barack Obama achieved a historic breakthrough with his nomination for president, but you wouldn't know it by tracking the official events of the Democratic convention's first three days." Babington wrote in an article I found at MyWayNews.com, "In becoming the first black American to claim a major party's nomination, Obama has reached a milestone that many felt was at least a generation away. But the convention, like Obama's overall campaign, thus far has dealt with race lightly, obliquely, or often not at all."
This off-Broadway hit will blow...you...away
Want to know how to easily score a gazillion thank you's from your kids? Hop on the LIRR and whisk them away to New York City to see the Gazillion Bubble Show at New World Stages. It's magical!
Death Race
This is the first time in ages I'm going to voice a positive opinion of a film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. Not an overall positive opinion, mind you, but Death Race is a level above the usual deck expected of him after delivering to us such cinematic "classics" as Alien Vs. Predator and Resident Evil. And maybe the reason he's more successful this time out is because he set his sights...lower. By that, I'm saying that Death Race is not an example of an experienced Hollywood director maturing and increasing his skillset.
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (www.longislandexchange.com) to find more information about Long Island.
Although I grew up in St. James, I think I took for granted what the town had to offer, or simply moved away before I was really old enough to appreciate it. When some friends from out of town recently came to visit, and talk of “where did you grow up?” came about, I decided to revisit some of my old stomping grounds. I guess it takes an outsider to get you to notice what’s right next door. Or, in this case, what’s right down 25A and Lake Avenue.
Mets Pull One Out of the Hat After Phils Do
When you look back at the regular season, there are games that jump off the page that stand out as the ones that either killed or salvaged the campaign. After one of the most wild and wacky two-game sets all year, the Mets and Phillies played to a stalemate.
Is America Finally Coming To Its Racial Senses?
A quote from Associated Press writer Charles Babington says it nicely. "Barack Obama achieved a historic breakthrough with his nomination for president, but you wouldn't know it by tracking the official events of the Democratic convention's first three days." Babington wrote in an article I found at MyWayNews.com, "In becoming the first black American to claim a major party's nomination, Obama has reached a milestone that many felt was at least a generation away. But the convention, like Obama's overall campaign, thus far has dealt with race lightly, obliquely, or often not at all."
This off-Broadway hit will blow...you...away
Want to know how to easily score a gazillion thank you's from your kids? Hop on the LIRR and whisk them away to New York City to see the Gazillion Bubble Show at New World Stages. It's magical!
Death Race
This is the first time in ages I'm going to voice a positive opinion of a film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. Not an overall positive opinion, mind you, but Death Race is a level above the usual deck expected of him after delivering to us such cinematic "classics" as Alien Vs. Predator and Resident Evil. And maybe the reason he's more successful this time out is because he set his sights...lower. By that, I'm saying that Death Race is not an example of an experienced Hollywood director maturing and increasing his skillset.
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (www.longislandexchange.com) to find more information about Long Island.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Long Island Roads
Long Island New York has many roadways to travel on, but whichever you choose you are almost destined to hit some level of traffic. The main crossway of the island is I-495 which is also known as the Long Island Expressway also known as the LIE. This interstate starts in Manhattan at the midtown tunnel and runs clear across the island ending in Riverhead. The LIE is sure to be full of cars at almost anytime of day as it is the easiest and quickest route to use while getting around Long Island.
The shape of Long Island and layout of the roads also makes it very easy to get around. Almost all of the parkways, turnpikes, expressways, and highways run in straight lines from the north shore to the south shore or from the eastern end of the island to the west. Another important thing to remember while traveling the roads of Long Island is to always allow yourself extra time to get to your destination. The Long Island Expressway and almost every other major road on the island are infamous for traffic backups, constructions, and accidents. Also remember to buckle up while traveling anywhere but especially while on Long Island, as that law is very strictly enforced to locals and tourists.
The shape of Long Island and layout of the roads also makes it very easy to get around. Almost all of the parkways, turnpikes, expressways, and highways run in straight lines from the north shore to the south shore or from the eastern end of the island to the west. Another important thing to remember while traveling the roads of Long Island is to always allow yourself extra time to get to your destination. The Long Island Expressway and almost every other major road on the island are infamous for traffic backups, constructions, and accidents. Also remember to buckle up while traveling anywhere but especially while on Long Island, as that law is very strictly enforced to locals and tourists.
Check out LongIslandExchange.com (www.longislandexchange.com) to find more information about Long Island.
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