Summer Vacations : Need Ideas for Holiday Getaways? They’re Here

For the price of a phone call or a post card, a wealth of information is available for those planning their summer vacations. Here is an offering of some of them:

Colorado: Now has its first-ever “Official State Vacation Guide,” a stunning product. Easy access to telephone numbers, mini-tours, attractions, color photographs, maps, events, addresses--every assistance to help plan your holiday in the state. Free copies by phoning toll-free (800) 433-2656.

Kentucky: A full-color, 64-page “Traveler’s Guide to Kentucky” provides complete traveling information on the Bluegrass State. The guide lists attractions, places to visit, hotels and resort parks, B&Bs;, campgrounds, marinas, golf courses, river outfitters, horse racing, fishing and major lakes, state and national parks, plus craft cooperatives and festivals. Call (800) 225-TRIP.

Maryland: One toll-free phone call can firm your accommodations and related travel arrangements in Maryland. The Maryland Reservation Center’s services include making reservations in hotels, motels, inns and B&Bs; arranging car rentals; organizing Chesapeake Bay cruises; obtaining tickets for theaters, concerts and other events, and recommending restaurants. Phone (800) 654-9303.

Maine: The 82-page “1989 Lodging & Food Guide” lists properties and services of the Maine Innkeepers Assn. Members are listed alphabetically by city. Send $1 in stamps or check to cover mailing and handling to Maine Innkeepers Assn., 142 Free St., Portland, Me. 04101.

Dude Ranches: Keeping the image of the Old West untarnished is a concern of some these days. But the official 28-page directory of the 82-member Dude Ranchers guarantees the gen-yoo-wine thing. They ask $1 for postage and handling, and 10 states are represented. Write to Dude Ranchers Office, P.O. Box 471, LaPort, Colo. 80535.

More Dude Ranches: The Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Assn. has published its 1989 color directory describing 40 Colorado ranches. Call (800) 441-6060.

Atlas/Guide: The 292-page “1989 Best Western Road Atlas and Travel Guide,” North American edition, which also contains listings of more than 1,890 Best Western hotels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America, is now available free. Detailed highway maps for all 50 states, Canada and Mexico are included, as well as maps of selected metropolitan areas throughout North America.

A similar 138-page Atlas and Hotel Guide for Europe and Israel is also available. Write to Marketing Fulfillment Dept., BT, Best Western International Headquarters, P.O. Box 10203, Phoenix, Ariz. 85064-0203, and include $2 to cover the postage for each guide. Copies may also be obtained at any Best Western property in the United States and Canada.

British Columbia: A free 96-page magazine is available that tells the traveler everything he or she needs to know about 2,000 resorts, hotels, motels, B&Bs;, lodges, cabins and campgrounds. Also included are maps of various areas of the province, tourist and travel information and listings of the services available in each location. Call (800) 663-6000.

Campus Vacations: The fourth edition of the “Campus Vacations Directory” offers information on one- to four-week learning vacations on U.S. college campuses, available to individuals, families and high school students. Courses range from theater to sports clinics. Free time is filled with tours, socials and entertainment. Most programs offer child care. For more information, write to Campus Vacations, 2860 Huron Way, Miramar, Fla. 33025.

Shenandoah Valley: The 52-page “Shenandoah Valley Travel Guide” lists hotels, country inns, B&Bs;, restaurants, campgrounds, attractions, antique and craft shops, museums. Such renowned sites as Harpers Ferry National Park, Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway are featured. Send a post card to 1989 Travel Guide, P.O. Box 1040, New Market, Va. 22844, or call (703) 740-3132.

Oregon: A gorgeous full-color Oregon Travel Guide filled with maps, addresses and holiday ideas is available. There’s information on accommodations, fishing, boating, wilderness adventure and rock-hounding, illustrated with enticing photographs. Phone (800) 547-7842.

Washington: Just published, the 176-page Centennial edition guide, celebrating Washington’s 100 years of statehood, is filled with color photographs and helpful information on Centennial events and historic sites. A pull-out highway map and listing of accommodations are also included. Call (800) 544-1800.