At the eastern end of Long Island, about as far as you can go (about 95 miles from New York City) lies the little town of Montauk. Most famous for the Montauk Lighthouse, this little town is a step back in time. Claiming to have some of the nation's best beaches and some of the finest seafood, it waits for you to accept its gracious invitation.
Fly to either the John F. Kennedy International Airport at the edge of Queens, or to the Islip MacArthur Airport near the center of Long Island.
Get a shuttle or taxi to take you to the Long Island Railroad, and take it to Montauk.
Take a ferry from Bridgeport or New London, Connecticut, and then ride either the trains or the buses into Montauk.
To book accommodations, contact Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 386-6654 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can choose a full-featured resort for your luxury accommodations. Resorts offer spa treatments, golf, tennis and exquisite dining, all in one place. With rates ranging from $150 to upwards of $300 per night, resorts require a minimum of planning for a maximum of activities.
Choose your luxury accommodations from a world-class hotel on the beach. Beach-side lodgings generally have steeper rates for rooms with a view; be sure and ask for one of these.
Rest in comfort in a restored tavern from the 1650s that is now considered one of the finest luxury accommodations in the United States--the Baker House. Most rooms have fireplaces.
Check Montauk Harbor for year-round accommodations. Several inns in this area are open even when the usual flock of tourists depart.
Stay at a resort in the Fort Pond Bay area and take advantage of the abundant freshwater fishing. Units for rent here include cabins, duplexes and condos.
See the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the first one built in New York state. Built in 1796, this lighthouse still serves as an aid in ship navigation.
Fish in the Atlantic by renting a boat with a captain, or rent your own. Whale watching is available with regular tours.
Shop at the quaint, tourist-oriented stores and then stop in one of the local restaurants for the seafood that made Montauk, New York famous. Stores are only open in the warmer season.
