Released on: May 20, 2008, 12:43 pm

Press Release Author: Sheldon Rosen

Industry:

Press Release Summary: Tourist and resort operators in the Collingwood and Blue
Mountain Area are anticipating a busier than average summer due to the rising cost
of long distance travel.

Press Release Body: Richmond Hill, ON -- The cost of travel is going up. Every day
brings yet another headline announcing further increases in the price of gas.
Record-breaking gas prices and the recent introduction of substantial airline fuel
surcharges by Canada's two largest carriers will have a strong impact on many
Canadians' travel plans this summer. For some Canadians, long distance travel may be
entirely out of reach. Others will be looking for ways to reduce the cost of travel
and save some money on their summer holidays. Industry experts agree that in order
to avoid the high cost of long distance travel, many Canadians will be choosing a
summer vacation destination that is closer to home. This is welcome news for the
Ontario resort area of Collingwood and Blue Mountain. Located at the south end of
the Georgian Bay, Collingwood Blue Mountain is just a short drive for the over 5.5
million residents of The Greater Toronto Area, offering visitors an affordable
summer vacation option.

In the heart of Ontario\'s fastest growing year-round recreation and tourist areas,
Collingwood Blue Mountain has earned its reputation as a leading world-class,
tourist destination. Collingwood Blue Mountain seems to have it all. Home to
Ontario's largest ski hill, visitors will find a wide array of year round
attractions and special events. A sports enthusiast's paradise, Collingwood Blue
Mountain sits by the sparking clear waters and gorgeous sand beaches of beautiful
Georgian Bay and is home to many outstanding golf courses and scenic trails.

Collingwood Blue Mountain experienced an extremely busy and unusually long winter
ski season this year. This winter's strong numbers were due to favourable weather
conditions, but also due to record numbers of skiers choosing to vacation at a ski
resort that is closer to home. Blue Mountain actually had enough snow this year that
vacationers were flocking to the area to ski well into the third week of April.
Conditions were so good that many skiers from the GTA thought nothing of making the
90-minute drive to Collingwood Blue Mountain for a last minute spring getaway. Many
local tourist accommodators have had little chance to rest from the hectic winter
season, as the traditional unofficial start of the summer season begins with the May
long weekend, when thousands of tourists invade the area.

Many tourist and resort operators in South Georgian Bay are anticipating a very busy
summer due to the areas close proximity to the GTA. Sheldon Rosen, owner of The
Lodges at Blue Mountain (http://www.bluemountainlodges.ca), a company that
specializes in private chalet, lodge and condominium vacation rentals in
Collingwood, Blue Mountain and Thornbury, has already seen a strong increase in
inquiries and bookings for this summer. "Our reservations are definitely up from
last year at this time. I believe that many people are choosing not to take their
summer vacation out of the country this year and are instead looking at more
affordable options. To make our Blue Mountain rentals even more affordable, we have
started a '$100 Summer Gas Discount' promotion," states Rosen. "Collingwood Blue
Mountain has so much to offer vacationers. For a fabulous vacation, I feel it rivals
any destination resort area in the world, and it's only a short drive from Toronto,"
Rosen adds.


For the finest Collingwood and Blue Mountain chalet, lodge or condo rentals, the
preferred source is the Lodges at Blue Mountain Corporation. Their extensive
inventory of Blue Mountain rental accommodations includes slope side and golf course
homes, luxury chalets, townhouses and condominium units. Choose a vacation rental
with upgraded features such as private pool, hot tub, sauna, air-conditioning and
spectacular Blue Mountain views. Visit http://www.bluemountainlodges.ca to view
their extensive list of Blue Mountain private rental properties or call toll free
1-877-368-2583.


Web Site: http://www.bluemountainlodges.ca

Contact Details: Sheldon Rosen, Owner
The Lodges at Blue Mountain Corporation
61 Rocksprings Ave
Richmond Hill ON L4S 1P8
Phone: 905-508-3847
srosen@bluemountainlodges.ca
http://www.bluemountainlodges.ca