Q: What kind of tours and activities can I include for my group on Long Island?
A: Tours of museums, lighthouses, wineries and vineyards, fairs and festivals, amusement and animal parks, historic homes, gardens and galleries. Spend time in “the Hamptons,” on our beaches and in our parks, attend local theater and visit performing arts centers, and take in the colorful nightlife.
Q: When is a good time to bring our group to Long Island?
A: Long Island is a destination for all seasons; there is always something exciting or interesting to do or see. The best rates and room inventory can be found during the off-peak and shoulder seasons. We suggest that peak season travel be planned at least a year in advance, when possible, so that you can secure the arrangements you desire for your group.
PEAK: July/August, Christmas and New Years
OFF PEAK: Mid-January-March
SHOULDER: April, May, June, and September, October, November
Q: What means of access is there onto Long Island?
A: By air: John F. Kennedy JFK and LaGuardia (LGA), located in the Queens portion of Long Island are convenient to all points east, and Islip-Macarthur (ISP) is centrally located in western Suffolk County.
By ferry: From Bridgeport, Ct to/from Port Jefferson, and from New London, Ct to/from Orient Point.
By roadway: The Long Island Expressway (Motorcoaches are permitted to use the HOV lane), Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and Sunrise Highway, and a multitude of major and secondary roadways.
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