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Kim's New England Travel Blog May 2004 Archive

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

Doris Duke Jewelry Auction Set for June 2-5

Wednesday May 26, 2004
Last year, I took you along with me to view the special exhibition of Doris Duke's jewelry at her Newport mansion, Rough Point. Now, Christie's is set to auction off ... Read More

This Week's New Travel Deals

Tuesday May 25, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Horse around in Vermont with the three-night Horseback Riding Retreat offered by The Mountain Top Inn & Resort; Try GeoCaching, ... Read More

Go For the Gold

Wednesday May 19, 2004
There's gold in them there rivers and streams of Maine, and I'll tell you how to rent panning equipment and go for the gold at Coos Canyon, a scenic Swift ... Read More

Time is Running Out for Summer Vacation Rentals

Wednesday May 19, 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

Make Boston Baked Beans for Your Memorial Day BBQ

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Ever wonder why Boston is called "Beantown?" I'll tell you. I'll also help you make Boston Baked Beans at home this Memorial Day Weekend with my collection of more than ... Read More

Do the Dunes!

Wednesday May 19, 2004
You haven't truly been to Cape Cod unless you've experienced the remarkable sand dunes in Provincetown. Come along on a virtual dune tour and learn how to book your own ... Read More

Cruise New England

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Here's a different way to see New England's coast. Book passage aboard a New England cruise! Several cruise lines offer New England itineraries, particularly during the summer and fall seasons.

New Deals Posted

Tuesday May 18, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston offers free admission for all during a Memorial Day Open House on ... Read More

Gay Marriage in Massachusetts

Monday May 17, 2004
Today, Massachusetts became the first state in America to legally permit gay marriage. Here is a basic guide to gay marriage in Massachusetts, including laws, marriage license requirements and inns ... Read More

It's Fiddlehead Season!

Wednesday May 12, 2004
I found fiddleheads at the grocery store this week for the first time this season. What is this New England spring delicacy? I'm glad you asked! I'll tell you all ... Read More

How To Conserve Gas on Your Road Trip

Wednesday May 12, 2004
If the high price of gasoline has put a damper on your road trip vacation plans, here's a bit of good news. There are some things you can do to ... Read More

This Week's New Travel Deals

Wednesday May 12, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Receive exclusive savings when you book a three-day, inn-to-inn cycling tour in July with New Hampshire tour company Bike the ... Read More

And They're Off!

Wednesday May 12, 2004
The Preakness is Saturday, and if you've got a case of horse race fever, you'll want to know about Rockingham Park. The $1 million New Hampshire horse track opened in ... Read More

It's Cooler at the Summit

Wednesday May 12, 2004
We're already having some summer-like weather here in New England. If you're looking for a cool destination for a day trip, why not drive to the top of a mountain? ... Read More

What's New at America's Oldest Theme Park?

Wednesday May 12, 2004
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located in Bristol, Connecticut, and for the 2004 season, which begins May 15, visitors will find two new enticements to visit the ... Read More

Like Mysteries? This is the Room for You!

Wednesday May 5, 2004
Above and Beyond is the name of the top-floor suite at the Abigail Stoneman Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, and it's also a fitting description for this two-bedroom hideaway, which ... Read More

Be Sweet to Mom

Wednesday May 5, 2004
Prepare a sweet treat for Mom this Mother's Day with this recipe for Chocolate Fondue from Stonehurst Manor in North Conway, New Hampshire.

Will YOUR Photo Be the 50th?

Wednesday May 5, 2004
I'm always impressed by the photo submissions I receive from travelers. This week, Mark J. Romani's "Red Flower on the Forest Floor" (click the image at right to see a ... Read More

New Travel Deals Posted

Wednesday May 5, 2004
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Have a looney time during a Loon Watch Weekend at Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire; Vermont's Stratton Mountain Resort ... Read More

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