A selective guide for travelers who want to find quick trips and getaways and only the most worthwhile events and activities.<BR><BR>From the old Gold Coast of Long Island's North Shore---made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald---to the sparkling waters of Jones Beach, the Hamptons, and Montauk, Great Escapes: Long Island offers a lighthearted and charmingly quirky look at some of the finer points of this simultaneously sophisticated and homey island in Manhattan's backyard.<BR><BR>Each chapter highlights a specific destination and winds up with a roundup of pertinent info such as how to get there and suggested restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing in the vicinity, Events are covered as well as sites, providing year-round options, whether you'd enjoy attending the Shinnecock Powwow or the Sands Point Medieval Fair, a trip to Belmont Park racetrack or a Long Island Ducks game, you'll find lots to interest you on the island and in this guide.<BR><BR>When you're in search of a surprising weekend getaway or a great day trip that's close to home---from fishing to family fun, from wine and food tours to historic site visits---think of Long Island, where there's always something for everyone.