EscapeMaker.com Debuts NY State Agri-Tourism Summer Webisode

EscapeMaker Launches Summer Edition of "Tastes of New York" Agri-Tourism Webisodes. Online videos explore Empire State's epicurean delights.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 10, 2009 -- EscapeMaker.com, the online guide to local weekend getaways and day trips within a day's drive or train ride of New York City, has launched the summer edition of its webisode series, "Tastes of New York" - The second in a four-part series, the summer video showcases areas around the state which offer fresh and locally-grown summertime food favorites.

Each seasonally themed-themed video takes a culinary tour of New York State and provides ideas for unique agri-tourism getaways. Host Marissa Copeland narrates as she samples culinary delights from around the state, including the Greater Niagara Region, Lewis Count in the Adirondacks, Madison County in the Central Leatherstocking Region, the Hudson Valley's Dutchess County and the Town of Southampton on Long Island. The webisodes were made possible with a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and markets and produced by the award-winning Factory Films Inc.

"From the vineyards along the Niagara Wine Trail to seafood dinners in Southampton, the summer edition of 'tastes of New York State' will whet the appetites of travelers who want to explore the fine agri-tourism getaways our great state offers," said Caylin sanders, CEO and President of EscapeMaker.com. "Given that agriculture and tourism are two of the state's top industries, we hope to inspire people to take day trips and weekend getaways to places all over New York that feature a unique agri-focus."

The webisodes can we be viewed at http://www.escapemaker.com/agritourism as well as on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/escapemaker). EscapeMaker.com also features complete information on lodging, events and transportation to all the areas features in the webisodes.

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