In case you were unaware, there is more to Yankee Trails than buses. But, apparently, Yankee Trails World Travel saw a record number of bus travelers, according to a press release this week:

Capital Region travelers are saving money on gas as the summer travel months approach by booking a record number of trips, according to Yankee Trails World Travel. This May, Yankee Trails World Travel launched its first annual Big Bus Bonanza, providing customers a wide-range of travel packages along with rewards like discounts from area restaurants and entertainment venues.

“Gas prices are affecting everyone and we are feeling this even more as the summer months approach,” said Stephen Tobin, President of Yankee Trails.  “We’ve listened to our customers and witnessed a growing number of people choosing less expensive options for one-day trips.  With this in mind we launched the Big Bus Bonanza and provided additional savings for our guests to the movies at Crossgates Mall, Jack’s Oyster House and Six Flags Great Escape.”

The Big Bus Bonanza has produced an increase in sales of more than 50% compared to last year.  Through the first two weeks, day trips continue to be the most popular, including trips to see sporting events for area Mets, Red Sox and Yankees fans.  Yankee Trails World Travel also offers frequent one-day trips to Foxwoods, Turning Stone, New York City and Boston.  Multi-day trips are available to distant sporting events, popular vacation locations and brand new this year, a two-week journey to Texas.

  

“As gas prices continue to rise, this is a great opportunity for travelers to still have summer fun, while saving money and receiving voucher packs with great deals to five area businesses,” added Tobin.  “We thought this would be a good opportunity to provide value to our customers and we’re pleased with the initial success.”

In order to receive a voucher pack, customers must book their trip during the month of May, but can travel at any time.  Voucher packs are determined by the amount the customer spends during Big Bus Bonanza and includes discounts on future Yankee Trails World Travel trips, $100 off a Celebrity cruise, Jack’s Oyster House gift cards, and free movie passes.  Any booking that totals more than $200 during Big Bus Bonanza will earn the traveler all discounts and a one-day pass to Six Flags Great Escape.

Restrictions do apply and voucher packs are limited.  Certificates and passes are available on a first come, first served basis and must be picked up at the Yankee Trails World Travel office.

Yankee Trails World Travel has been providing safe, affordable motor coach transportation to patrons in and around Upstate New York. In 1999, the company expanded their services to offer full-service transportation via air and cruise travel packages. The company remains one of the Capital region’s premier family-owned and operated private businesses. The company’s slogan “Let’s Cruise” is very familiar to many Capital Region residents.