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A POCONO MOUNTAINS EXPERIENCE Do you remember the feeling you had when you first visited Pocono Mountain Villas? (formerly Tree Tops and Fairways) Every time I go, I feel excited. It feels like my home. On Halloween I decorate it like it’s mine. [laughs] People were saying “You’re crazy, Christina,” but I did! I put a skeleton on the door and brought stuff to decorate. I had little jack-o-lanterns in front. It’s my treat to feel like I have a home. I can’t remember the little girl feeling, but I know the adult feeling and am sure that’s how my kids feel. As a New Yorker, what do you look forward to when escaping to the Poconos? Having a dining room is a luxury! We don’t have a roomy kitchen here [Manhattan]. I have such a big family. My father has 15 brothers and sisters. They all have about 3 kids each. Finding a place that has enough room for a family gathering is a challenge. The last time we were there, we rented 5 villas. We have that huge of a family. The villas there resemble that home- like feel that people show on TV. It’s an amazing feeling. Read our full interview with Christina on the Exploria Experiences blog. VACATIONmode | SPRING 2019 13