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

If you were a fan of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," you'll gobble up this Thanksgiving-themed challenge. Do you have the gizzards to be a Top Turkey? Take time ... Read More

New England is a four-season paradise, from spring's first apple blossoms to summer's beachside sunsets to autumn's golden glow to winter's icicled trees and wintry slopes. If you can't get ... Read More

In a holiday baking rut? Add some old-fashioned cookie recipes from New England to your repertoire. My collection of dozens of cookie recipes from New England inns will provide inspiration. ... Read More

Have you "flipped" through the pages of my online album of New England photographs submitted by travelers? They show this wonderful region in all of its four-season glory. Thank you ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: My new book, "Backroads of New England, makes a great holiday gift, and you can save on personalized, autographed copies; ... Read More

Inspired by the Pilgrims' first feast on the shores of New England in thanks for a bountiful harvest, Americans have made the annual Thanksgiving holiday uniquely their own. And while ... Read More

As you prepare to reflect upon the things that you are grateful for, I've assembled a virtual Thanksgiving Cornucopia of online resources to help make your holiday a memorable one, ... Read More

Wherever you celebrate Thanksgiving, these recipes will help you to add a taste of New England to your holiday and inspire you to create new traditions that your family will ... 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

Send free email cards to all of the people you're thankful for this Thanksgiving. Do it now, so you won't forget! My collection of free, New England-inspired holiday e-greetings makes ... Read More

It all started here in New England! If you want to impress your Thanksgiving guests, learn some facts about the Pilgrims and their first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts, plus other ... Read More

One of the biggest family events every year in America is the annual Thanksgiving Day celebration. According to the New York Institute of Photography (NYI), America's oldest and largest photography ... Read More

Old Sturbridge Village is a 200-acre time machine that transports visitors to the early 1800s. The Northeast's largest living history museum is a place where the routines and rituals 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.

Have you "flipped" through the pages of my online album of New England photographs submitted by travelers? They show this wonderful region in all of its four-season glory. Thank you ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Buy one admission ticket and get a second at half price at more than 40 museums and cultural attractions in ... Read More

As you prepare to reflect upon the things that you are grateful for, I've assembled a virtual Thanksgiving Cornucopia of online resources to help make your holiday a memorable one, ... 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, printable ... Read More

Joyce Voisine says: "This fish chowder recipe was my grandmother's. It's simple, fast and good. Hope everyone enjoys it, too." Have a favorite New England recipe of your own to ... Read More

This Saturday, November 13, is National American Teddy Bear Day. In honor of this beary important holiday, I'll take you on a virtual tour of Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne, ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Enjoy a White Christmas for less green at the Rosewood Country Inn in New Hampshire; Mohegan Sun Casino offers a ... Read More

What do you get when you blend a haunted house, a theme park attraction, a Hollywood movie set, a reality TV show and a traveling museum exhibit? You can find ... 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

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

The holiday shopping season is nearly upon us. Beat the crowds and score some great deals by planning your New England outlet shopping trip now with my guide to outlet ... Read More

L.L. Bean may very well be the most active 90-year-old in New England. You'd be hard pressed to find another nonagenarian that welcomes visitors 365 days a year, 24 hours ... Read More

Here's one last chance to play with the fall leaves! I'll warn you, though... these online puzzles are addictive.

Did you miss this year's fall foliage season in New England? It's not too early to begin planning your visit for fall '05. Subscribe to my free, eight-week email course, ... Read More

They say all good things must come to an end, and it's evident from this final look outside my window that the fall foliage is definitely past its prime here ... Read More

"Talk about romance and elegance," says JoAnn Harper in her review of The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa in Jackson Village, New Hampshire, where she not only celebrated her ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: New England hasn't been home to a World Series champion since 1918, and the members of the New England Inns ... Read More