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Kim's New England Travel Blog January 2004 Archive

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com Guide to New England Travel since 1998

New England B&Bs with "Heart"

Wednesday January 28, 2004
Still don't have Valentine's Day plans? Here's your guide to New England B&Bs with "Heart"--that is, New England bed & breakfast inns with "heart" or a close approximation in their ... Read More

The Sweetest Moose in Maine

Wednesday January 28, 2004
You don't have to kiss a lot of moose to find the sweetest one in all of Maine. Lenny is a life-size moose sculpted from 1,700 pounds of chocolate! See ... Read More

Fondue Can Make the Heart Grow Fonder

Wednesday January 28, 2004
If you're looking to prepare a special treat for your sweetie this Valentine's Day, try this romantic recipe for chocolate fondue from Stonehurst Manor in North Conway, New Hampshire. If ... Read More

Tired of Shoveling? Start a Virtual Snowball Fight

Wednesday January 28, 2004
It's been snowing all day here in Connecticut. If you're tired of shoveling, throw some snow. My virtual snowball e-cards allow you to exploit the element of surprise. Nobody expects ... Read More

Bed & Burn

Wednesday January 28, 2004
Winter in New England is a time for romance. After a day of playing in the snow or strolling arm-in-arm through this winter wonderland, nothing is quite as romantic as ... Read More

Take Somebunny You Love to the Rabbit Hill Inn

Wednesday January 28, 2004
The Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is a charming place for a relaxing and romantic getaway. Once you arrive, you'll find the small, sweet touches carefully calculated to ... Read More

This Week's New Deals

Wednesday January 28, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Purchase your Go Boston Card and receive shopping and dining discounts, a two-day trolley pass and free admission to 31 ... Read More

Reader Review: The Atlantic Oakes by the Sea

Wednesday January 28, 2004
Guest reviewer Jannie says this historic, oceanside resort in Bar Harbor, Maine, has "unbelievable views." Read her complete review and learn how you can submit a review of a New ... Read More

The Town That Votes Together

Wednesday January 21, 2004
At precisely midnight on January 27, 2004, every registered voter in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, will cast a vote in the nation's first presidential primary of the 2004 election campaign. ... Read More

New England Patriots Are Super Bowl Bound!

Tuesday January 20, 2004
New England's NFL team is on the way to its second Super Bowl in three years, and as you can see, I'm raising my little one to be a big ... Read More

The Ultimate Valentine... Hurry! It's for One Couple Only

Tuesday January 20, 2004
If you're wildly in love and money is no object, or if you're looking for an unforgettable way to propose to your sweetheart, The Spa at River's Edge in Kennebunk, ... Read More

New Travel Deals Posted

Tuesday January 20, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Exclusively for my readers, save 10 percent on made-in-Massachusetts gifts from the Massachusetts Bay Trading Co.; Learn to bake during ... Read More

Five Places Where You'll Forget It's Winter

Wednesday January 14, 2004
It took a long time for the mercury in the thermometer outside my kitchen window to budge above 0 this morning. Brr! Is a New England winter getaway out of ... Read More

Reader Review: J's Restaurant at Nashoba Valley Winery

Wednesday January 14, 2004
Guest reviewer Janian says the restaurant at the Nashoba Valley Winery in Massachusetts is a "very romantic" choice for dinner and that Sunday brunch is "awesome." Housed in a rustic ... Read More

See Your Work on the Web

Wednesday January 14, 2004
New England is a big place, and covering the region is a big job for just little me. That's why I so appreciate it when all of you "out there" ... Read More

This Week's New Deals

Tuesday January 13, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: See sled dog races up close with a special getaway package at Riverbend Inn in New Hampshire; celebrate Dr. Seuss's ... Read More

A New England Cure for Cracked, Chapped, Dry Hands

Wednesday January 7, 2004
Is winter wreaking havoc on your hands? Heavy Duty Hand Cure from Sweet Grass Farm in New Hampshire's Seacoast region really soothes sore hands. Here's a review of this non-greasy, ... Read More

Give It a Shot

Wednesday January 7, 2004
Even if you've never wanted to own a gun, you may have wondered just what it would be like to hold and fire one. That experience awaits even novice marksmen ... Read More

10 Places to Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski in Vermont

Wednesday January 7, 2004
Vermont is New England's winter sports capital, and if careening downhill on skis or a snowboard isn't your thing, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy playing in the fluffy white ... Read More

Try Skijoring!

Wednesday January 7, 2004
What is skijoring? It's cross-country skiing with your dog! If you think that sounds crazy... or you don't have a dog... turn to my complete New England Winter Sports Guide ... Read More

Plan Ahead for Fall 2004

Tuesday January 6, 2004
As you likely know, fall is New England's busiest travel season. If a fall foliage trip is in your 2004 plans, it's not too early to begin your preparations. I ... Read More

New Deals This Week

Tuesday January 6, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Start the new year off right with the Holiday Recovery package at Newport's Francis Malbone House; women are invited to ... Read More
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