When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, why not plan a trip to one of Newport, Rhode Island's historic mansions? Gorgeous at any ... Read More

Thanksgiving is late this year, so if you're in the market for a fresh evergreen, it's time to get chopping. Here is your guide to dozens of places to choose ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Ski free at Sunday River in Maine, but ho ho ho... there's a catch! You have to dress in a ... Read More

My virtual Thanksgiving Cornucopia will help you to make your holiday a memorable one, filled with the spirit, warmth and nostalgic charm of the first assemblage in thanks of a ... Read More

If you're not in the Thanksgiving spirit yet, you will be after a virtual visit to the land of the Pilgrims--Plymouth, Massachusetts. I'll take you on a virtual tour of ... Read More

What exactly is mincemeat, the traditional New England Thanksgiving dish? Here's the answer, along with two recipes, one old and one updated for modern cooks, provided by Old Sturbridge Village. ... Read More

When families gather around the holiday table for the annual Thanksgiving feast, it's a perfect time for... pictures! Here are some tips from the New York Institute of Photography for ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of great food and music at the Inn at Weston in Vermont; ... Read More

I just spotted an ad proclaiming that Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has added 700 nickel slots. My first thought was that nickel slots at least allow you to lose ... Read More

You might expect to find The Pilgrim Monument in Plymouth, Massachusetts, near other Pilgrim attractions such as the Mayflower II, a replica of the famous ship, and Plimoth Plantation, a ... Read More

A piping hot bowl of clam chowder has the power to warm the heart and chase off the chills. Here's my collection of New England Clam Chowder Recipes including low-fat ... Read More

This Saturday, November 15, is National Teddy Bear Day. In honor of this beary important holiday, I'll take you on a virtual tour of Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne, Vermont, ... Read More

As you plan to gather loved ones close to home, or perhaps to travel to the land of Pilgrims and Promise to celebrate the holiday, here are some ways you ... Read More

Paul Burrell, former personal butler and close confidant to Princess Diana, will appear at the Mohegan Sun Casino on Saturday, November 15, as part of his worldwide tour in ... Read More

It's been cold and drizzly here in Connecticut, but now that I've taken a look at two photos of winter at Maine's Mt. Katahdin submitted by Seth Strait, I feel ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Learn to swing dance at the Mount Washington Hotel and Resort in New Hampshire this weekend; save on a great ... Read More

I've updated my virtual Thanksgiving Cornucopia of online resources to help make your holiday a memorable one, filled with the spirit, warmth and nostalgic charm of the first assemblage in ... Read More

Keep the kids amused on your Thanksgiving car trip or teach them a bit about the history behind the Thanksgiving holiday with my new collection of free Thanksgiving coloring pages ... Read More

I'm still in the making a list and checking it twice phase of holiday planning, but if you're ahead of the game and already wrapping, here are some free, ... Read More

What's the most visited rock in New England? Plymouth Rock, of course. It's housed within the smallest state park in Massachusetts, Pilgrim Memorial State Park, which is visited by nearly ... Read More

Did you know that Massachusetts is one of the top cranberry-producing states in America? Here are some wonderful cranberry recipes from New England restaurants and inns to help you add ... Read More

Maine voters overwhelmingly said "no" yesterday to a proposal to allow construction of the state's first Indian casino. That's good news for the Indian casinos in New York State and ... Read More

All that's left of fall foliage season here in Connecticut is the raking! Take one final look outside my window with me as the fall foliage season in New England ... Read More

Guest reviewer Morla says China Yan in Dover, New Hampshire, is "the cleanest, most well kept Chinese restaurant I have ever been in (and I have been in a lot ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Planning a Newport Winter Getaway is easy with the package deal offered by more than 40 Newport lodging properties; if ... Read More