| Located on the North and South Fork of Long Island | | | | photography and music concerts. |
| the area known as the Hamptons is one of the most | | | | Many people who choose to vacation in the |
| popular vacation spots in New York. The Hamptons | | | | Hamptons choose to stay for two to three weeks |
| has a deep rich history that goes back to the 1600's. | | | | and there is a wide range of lodging choices to |
| Like many other New England colonies it was originally | | | | choose from. The most basic will be the Bed & |
| farmland, over the years it port of trade, | | | | Breakfast Inn's. Run by the owners and a small staff |
| Revolutionary War staging point, refuge for artists | | | | there is no way you can beat them on service and |
| and poets, and favorite vacation spot. There are | | | | price. If you are looking for something a little more |
| even legends the infamous pirate Captain Kidd visited | | | | private there are many traditional motels and hotels |
| its shores and left buried treasure still waiting to be | | | | all across the Hamptons that can accommodate you. |
| found. | | | | When you want get the most out of a Hampton's |
| If you're looking for treasure in the Hamptons there's | | | | vacation consider renting a beachfront house or |
| no need to get out your shovel and start digging, | | | | cottage. The styles range from small intimate |
| just take stroll through any of its quaint towns and | | | | cottages, to large palatial modern mansions. |
| shops and you'll be rewarded. Many of the towns in | | | | Beachfront properties are the most sought after |
| the Hamptons such as Amagansett, Bridgehampton, | | | | locations. Nothing can quite compare to watching a |
| and Quogue are filled with historical landmarks, | | | | sunrise from a private balcony every morning. The |
| museums and other cultural centers. To get the most | | | | next time your looking for a place to get away from |
| out of the Hamptons you'll need to visit during peak | | | | your daily stress unplug and recharge your batteries, |
| season which runs from Memorial Day through Labor | | | | a vacation to the Hamptons may be just the ticket. |
| Day. During this time every town and village will have | | | | This article is © Copyright |
| artist's exhibits, traveling museum exhibits, and | | | | HamptonVacationRental. |