POCONO MOUNTAINS CREATES BUZZ IN ONLINE MARKET

POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa. – In 2007 the Pocono Mountains region was ranked in three top ten    travel destination listings online.  The region was named number two on the top searched resort destinations on AOL Search and was among exotic locales in a poll for destinations that travelers would sneak away for a last minute rendezvous with their special someone on LastMinuteTravel.com.   The Pocono Mountains was included in the top ten romantic getaway locales in the world on TripAdvisor.com, which also ranked Mount Pocono among the top ten hot U.S. destinations for 2008.

            Mount Pocono ranked sixth among U.S. destinations forecasted to be among the rising stars in travel and ninth among romantic getaway locales worldwide based on TripAdvisor’s TravelCast.  TravelCast is a barometer of what’s hot in travel destinations based on a proprietary algorithm that looks at several criteria, including changes in search activity and postings on tripadvisor.com.   

With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania’s Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers. Amidst the natural beauty, the diverse region offers history and culture, as well as fine dining, entertainment and a variety of events for all ages. Accommodations range from upscale, luxury hotels and resorts to quaint, country inns and B&Bs, making the Pocono Mountains a perfect year-round destination.

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania. 

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