In Vermont, French toast and pancakes aren't the only things being slathered in maple. You can be, too! I'll tell you all about the Maple Scrub treatment at the Avanyu ... Read More

Springfield, Massachusetts, native and beloved children's author Dr. Seuss would have been 101 years old next Wednesday, March 2. Celebrate the man behind the Cat in the Hat and other ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Maple Madness is the theme for a three-night Cooking Inn Style getaway hosted by three Vermont and New Hampshire inns; ... Read More

Each spring, Boston hosts the region's largest indoor flower show and the third largest show of its kind in the world--the New England Spring Flower Show. Here's your guide to ... Read More

If you can't get to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, Boston may be your next best bet! St. Patrick's Day falls on a Thursday this year, and the city has ... Read More

...if you're one of Rhode Island's "Green Animals." Come along with me on a virtual tour of one of Newport's most unique mansions, Green Animals, which is known for its ... Read More

If you've driven New England's highways and made pit stops at rest areas and travel information centers, you've probably seen Traveler Discount Guides--they have distinctive bright lime green covers, and ... 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

Here's your guide to restaurants, inns and other establishments that cater to vegetarians in all six New England states. If you're interested in preparing vegetarian cuisine at home, check my ... Read More

Do lobsters feel pain when dropped live into a pot of boiling water? CNN reported yesterday that a new Norwegian study upholds what many New England scientists have long contended--without ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Enrich your marriage in Maine during a special getaway weekend with author and counselor Bill Irwin at Blair Hill Inn; ... Read More

Each year, The American Bus Association selects North America's Top 100 Events. While the focus is on events that make great motorcoach destinations, you'll enjoy these festivals and celebrations no ... Read More

Valentine's Day is a busy time of year at the Vermont Teddy Bear Co. You can still call 800 829-BEAR and have a cuddly stuffed buddy overnighted to your Valentine. ... Read More

If you and your sweetie love New England but can't get away to celebrate Valentine's Day, here's the next best thing. Serve lobster in bed with this lobster omelet recipe. ... Read More

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

New England is a region that travelers return to again and again, for not only is it impossible to ever truly exhaust its options for recreation and exploration, the changing ... Read More

Whether you want to visit Maine or simply dress like you did, here are some Maine freebies you may wish to request. Free Maine Travel LiteratureFree Maine Camping GuideFree L.L. Bean ... Read More

Rhode Island may be America's smallest state, but with 400 miles of coastline and 20 percent of the country's National Historic Landmarks, it packs a wallop. Here are suggestions for ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Take the one you're mud about to Saybrook Point Inn & Spa in Connecticut, where one of you will enjoy ... Read More

The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a very exciting Super Bowl XXXIX. A celebratory parade will be held in Boston on Tuesday--boston.com has details of the ... Read More

The 86-room Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites opened on October 1, 2004, just in time for the busiest month in "Witch City." Whether you're headed to Salem, Massachusetts, for Halloween ... Read More

New England's NFL team is on the way to its third Super Bowl in four years. The New England Patriots will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX on ... Read More

New England is blazing with romance--why not treat your Valentine to a romantic stay at a bed and breakfast inn, a Vermont Teddy Bear, NECCO candy conversation hearts, fudge and ... Read More

Want to surprise your beloved with a sweet taste of New England this Valentine's Day? Here are some recipes to inspire you. Something Sappy: New England Maple-Apple CrispFrom my own New ... Read More

There are plenty of "puppy love" places in New England--so-called romantic inns with frou-frou eyelet bed linens, floral-patterned draperies, carefully scattered stuffed animals, tight-for-two Jacuzzis and communal breakfast tables. They're ... Read More

Are you a lighthouse lover? These links to New England lighthouses to visit, lighthouse gifts, history, preservation efforts and even lighthouses with overnight accommodations are bound to fascinate you.

Did you know that I regularly post news about contests with New England prizes in the New England Forum? Subscribe to the free weekly About New England email newsletter, and ... Read More

New England is resplendent with bed & breakfast inns, but if staying at a B&B is new to you, you may find the intimacy and inconsistency a bit discomforting. Here ... Read More

Lobster sushi is just one of the all-you-can-eat specialties served weekends at East Buffet, an Asian restaurant in Hamden, Connecticut. Review writer PeteyC says, "What is more amazing is the ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Have dinner at Decades Steak House in North Conway Village, New Hampshire, on Super Bowl Sunday, and if the Patriots ... Read More