Eastern Home & Travel September/October 2017 | Page 12

eastern-home-travel-full-pg-sept-oct-2017-ad.qxp_Layout 1 8/8/17 12:12 PM Page 1 Destination Sunshine www.ocmdhotels.com from the editor While many long for summer to last as long as possible, I am a true lover of all things autumnal. Yes, I'll miss fresh local corn, dancing fireflies and the late-night frog chorus. But there really is nothing like the cool, crisp air on a misty autumn morning, the sun glistening through the trees as they reflect a kaleidoscope of fall color. America’s East Coast provides a unique autumn experience. Northern states begin their vibrant display of color, while more southerly destinations provide an opportunity to extend that summer feeling. In this issue we explore some East Coast towns who's rich histories and occasional sightings of ghostly apparitions, put them on our don't miss travel list. Toss in an entire town that smells of chocolate, a Civil War city bursting with distilleries and a couple who's creative carving of gourds results in one-of-a-kind lighting for your home and that my friends, is what I like to call "my new favorite issue." On The Cover Chandelier that hangs at Springfield Manor Story on page 36. Our writers were thrilled to once again fill this issue with stories about people, places and things that can be enjoyed no matter the season. Ocean City, Maryland’s Glorious 2nd Season The summer sun has been warming the Atlantic Ocean for the last few months and the waters are at their best... the high to mid 70s! The average September air temperature is Melissa Howes-Vitek, Executive Editor still in the low 80s to mid 70s. The locals consider September and October two of the best months of the year offering uncrowded beaches and warm, sunny weather. P.S. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the shuttering of Eastern Home & Travel Magazine. We have loved scouring the East Coast and bringing everything we love about it to your home for all of these years and will dearly miss it. Thank you for your loyal readership and support! 12 EASTERN HOME & TRAVEL Carry on and don't lose the wanderlust! 10 resort hotels • each unique • all oceanfront Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites www.ocsuites.com 866-627-8483 Quality Inn Beachfront www.qibeachfront.com 410-289-1234 Quality Inn Boardwalk www.qiboardwalk.com 800-837-3584 Harrison Hall Hotel www.harrisonhalloc.com 800-837-3589 Oceanic Motel www.oceanicoc.com 888-297-5856 Quality Inn Oceanfront www.qioceanfront.com 800-837-3586 Holiday Inn Oceanfront www.holidayinnoceanfront.com 800-837-3588 Plim Plaza Hotel www.plimplazaoc.com 800-837-3587 Flagship Oceanfront Hotel www.flagshipoceanfront.com 800-837-3585 Seabonay Motel www.seabonayoc.com 866-251-0848 Amenities vary at different locations. For reservations & further details please call or visit... 800-638-2106 | www.ocmdhotels.com