CONWAY — Things are looking up for a great February vacation week, say local tourism officials.
Michelle Cruz, executive director of the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, said lodging members have told her reservations are looking strong, “anywhere from 70-100 percent occupancy” for the first of two vacation weeks. Massachusetts and the Mount Washington Valley are off next week, and southern New Hampshire schools go on vacation the following one.
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