This year, not everyone is heading back home for traditional turkey and stuffing. Auto travel is up and with the downturn in economy and wartime mentality, many people are choosing to travel locally - seeking a different holiday experience with close friends or immediate family.

As a result, EscapeMaker.com, New York City's guide to local getaways in the Northeast has launched a special local "holiday packages" section.

"We've had a growing number of our users request information about Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve packages being offered at local hotels," says Caylin Sanders, EscapeMaker.com's President. "Since we anticipate more cars on the road this year, we've even provided mass transit suggestions where possible so people can avoid the holiday traffic."

Go skiing in Vermont, take the kids to Pennsylvania Dutch Country or spice up your romance by the sea in Massachusetts. For more info see:

http://www.EscapeMaker.com/holiday