With a new year just around the corner, it's time to look back at some of the wonderful New England places I was able to share with you this year. ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Sample 20 gourmet chocolates and learn all about the sweet stuff during a Chocolate Tasting Weekend at New Hampshire's Candlelite ... Read More

Roomsaver.com has thousands of free, printable hotel and motel discount coupons available online for properties throughout the U.S., including hotels in all six New England states. Click, print and save!

What would it be like to stay in a lighthouse overnight? Find out for yourself during your New England visit by booking a stay at Rhode Island's Rose Island Lighthouse.

The days of knights are long gone, but the days of shining armor live on at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts, the only museum in the Western Hemisphere ... 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

Whether your ancestors arrived on the Mayflower or came to New England at a later date, here are some genealogy resources for researching your New England roots.

Baking up until the final bell? Here's an easy one for ya--a seven-ingredient recipe for butter cookies from New Hampshire's Notchland Inn. If you need additional recipe ideas, my collection ... Read More

Margaret Pearce praises the "large menu" and "super nice service" at Papagallos Restaurant in Keene, New Hampshire." Here's how to submit your review of a New England restaurant, campground or ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Maine's Shipyard Brewing Company is sponsoring several ski bus trips featuring Sunday River lift tickets and happy hour at the ... Read More

Ring in the New Year in New England! From North America's original First Night celebration in Boston to smaller community events in cities and towns throughout New England and neighboring ... Read More

Though some businesses shutter in the winter, those inns that stay open year-round on Martha's Vineyard offer a quiet respite for travelers during the off-season. Begin planning your winter escape ... Read More

Whether they've been naughty or nice, send all of your friends, colleagues and family members holiday e-cards from New England. Why? Because they're free... and you won't have to wait ... Read More

Only nine baking days left until Christmas! Add some old-fashioned cookie recipes from New England to your repertoire. My collection of dozens of cookie recipes from New England inns will ... Read More

Okay, all of you procrastinators! If you're still looking for unique gift ideas for someone who loves New England, you're in luck! I've compiled some great suggestions for unusual gifts ... Read More

Where can you find last-minute holiday shopping bargains in New England? At the region's outlet centers, of course. In New England, outlet shopping is a reason to visit all by ... Read More

Karen says that Jonathan's Restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine, is a "gorgeous place" where the caramelized salmon is "out of this world." Here's how to submit your review of a New ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: At Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, bring a new adult skier, and you'll ski free; The Spa at Norwich Inn ... Read More

At Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, holiday season visitors have an opportunity to learn about mid-19th-century holiday traditions in New England. I was at the Village Saturday night for ... Read More

Finished with your holiday shopping, wrapping and baking? Relax and enjoy the spirit of the season at one of these festive events taking place in New England this month. Also: Are ... Read More

Heidi Jewett, director of recreation at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, shares this fun, easy and quick way for kids to create gingerbread houses with graham crackers ... Read More

Now that we've had a few early snowfalls here in New England, it can only mean one thing--it's time to start a snowball fight! It's up to you to get ... Read More

If you're looking for unique gift ideas for someone who loves New England, you're in luck! I've started to compile some great suggestions for unusual gifts from New England... such ... Read More

Have you taken your children to a grand hotel lately? That may seem an odd question… until you discover the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, New Hampshire. New Hampshire's White ... 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

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: The Christmas Spice Spa Package for two, available at two Cape Cod properties, is the perfect antidote to holiday stress; ... Read More

During December, classic inns and charming B&Bs across New England dress up in holiday finery and open their doors to visitors during special inn-to-inn tours. Whether the theme is "tea," ... Read More

The old-fashioned tradition of bringing home the Christmas tree is alive and well here in New England. Everywhere you drive these days, you see prized pines tied tightly to car ... Read More

Hartford Holiday Light Fantasia returns for its sixth holiday season in Connecticut's capital city. Plan a drive through this sparkling wonderland featuring more than one million lights, or get in ... 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

Bethlehem, Connecticut, that is! Each December, the petite post office in Bethlehem becomes one of Connecticut's busiest postal facilities. I'll tell you how to head to Bethelehem to decorate your ... Read More

Plan a tour of New England's historic and scenic lighthouses with this guide to the region's lights. Thank you to Terry Rose for sharing this photo of Maine's Portland Head ... Read More

When the holidays roll around, you can be sure you'll never hear, "I wish you hadn't bought me another lobster" or "I'm afraid I'll have to return this lobster; it's ... Read More

It's the season of lights--from Christmas trees to Hanukkah candles to decorative house lighting. Learn how to capture your holiday travel memories on film with these tips from the ... Read More

If you're looking for unique gift ideas for someone who loves New England, you're in luck! I've started to compile some great suggestions for unusual gifts from New England... such ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Dress all in white and get a free $10 gift card on December 13 at IKEA in New Haven; Take ... Read More