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Kim's New England Travel Blog March 2004 Archive

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

Boston's Most Wired Hotels

Wednesday March 31, 2004
Looking for a Boston hotel with Wi-Fi wireless Internet access, in-room high-speed Ethernet connections and other helpful business amenities? Here is your guide to some of Boston's most wired hotels. ... Read More

This Week's New Deals

Wednesday March 31, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Embark from Boston on a week-long Holland America cruise through New England for just $599; Donate a book, and save ... Read More

Free Lodging for Cancer Patients

Wednesday March 31, 2004
Cancer patients, survivors and their families are inivited to reserve their free hotel rooms for the fourth Weekend of Hope in Stowe, Vermont, April 30-May 2, 2004. Why are Stowe ... Read More

Quassy Amusement Park: A Survivor Among "Trolley Parks"

Wednesday March 31, 2004
There were more than 1,000 "trolley parks" in the United States prior to The Great Depression of 1929. Now, there are only 11. In this guest article by Ron Gustafson, ... Read More

A Vacation With and From the Kids

Wednesday March 31, 2004
What will you do while the kids are involved with free, supervised activities all day? That may be the toughest question you'll have to answer once you make the easy ... Read More

How to Get Free New England Brochures by Phone

Wednesday March 31, 2004
Trying to plan a New England getaway and don't know quite where to start? Pick up the phone! In just minutes, you can request plenty of free New England vacation ... Read More

Watch, Shop & Dine at Simon Pearce

Wednesday March 24, 2004
Where can you watch artisans creating hand blown glass and wheel thrown pottery, shop for unique housewares and decorative works of glass and clay including a selection of manufacturer’s seconds, ... Read More

There's No Better Cheddar

Wednesday March 24, 2004
You can sample award-winning cheeses and see how they're made at Cabot Creamery in Vermont. Or, if you can't get to Vermont, you can catch a glimpse of the cheese ... Read More

The Family That Camps Together...

Wednesday March 24, 2004
When you send the kids off to summer camp, after that initial burst of elation, don't you feel, well... just a bit... jealous?! Who says that kids should be the ... Read More

New Deals Posted

Wednesday March 24, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: See Boston and Tahiti in one weekend with the Gauguin Tahiti Package at Boston's Fairmont Copley Plaza, which includes admission ... Read More

This Weekend: Maine Maple Sunday

Wednesday March 24, 2004
Maine celebrates maple on March 28, and my About.com colleague Debby Fowles has details on how you can visit sugar houses for free tastings and live demonstrations on Maine Maple ... Read More

Find Your Summer Home Away from Home

Wednesday March 17, 2004
Looking for a home away from home for a week or more at one of New England's scenic destinations? Vacation rentals are a popular alternative to other New England lodging ... Read More

A Perfect Gift for Anyone Who Loves Autumn in New England

Wednesday March 17, 2004
Believe it or not, I do occasionally leave New England, but on a trip to Florida last week, I actually discovered the perfect gift for anyone who loves autumn in ... Read More

Nubble Light Story

Wednesday March 17, 2004
In this story submission, Heather shares childhood memories of Maine's Nubble Light. Have a New England story to tell? Here's how to submit your tales and travelogues for possible publication. ... Read More

This Week's New Deals

Tuesday March 16, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Trade your laptop, cell phone and modern day cares for the tools of a blacksmith with a Maine getaway package ... Read More

It's Almost Time for Tanglewood

Tuesday March 9, 2004
Tickets go on sale this Sunday, March 14, for the summer season at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. There's no better place ... Read More

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday March 9, 2004
St. Patrick's Day falls on a Wednesday this year, but the festivities in New England will last straight through the weekend. If you haven't made plans yet, here are some ... Read More

Fall Foliage 2004: Plan Ahead with my Free Email Course

Tuesday March 9, 2004
Want to plan a visit to New England during the spectacular fall foliage season? At a bit of a loss as to where to start? Autumn is New England's busiest ... Read More

Cape Cod Travel Guide

Tuesday March 9, 2004
What is it that makes Cape Cod and the nearby islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard so popular with New England travelers, particularly during the summer months? The Cape and ... Read More

New Deals Posted

Tuesday March 9, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Mystic, Connecticut, will host its first St. Patrick's Day parade this year on Sunday, March 21, and the Taber Inne ... Read More

Staying in Boston? It's Hard to Beat XV Beacon

Wednesday March 3, 2004
XV Beacon, a boutique hotel on Boston's historic Beacon Hill, was recently named Boston's best business hotel, best luxury hotel and most romantic hotel in an audience poll conducted by ... Read More

Last Call for Winter Fun

Wednesday March 3, 2004
So far, March has come in like a lamb here in New England. If you were planning to enjoy some winter fun, time is running out! Check my guides to ... Read More

This Week's New Deals

Wednesday March 3, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Single Parent Tours offers a spring weekend getaway in Vermont for single parents and their children; enjoy a taste of ... Read More

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