Want to get out of the heat? Tired of relying on the AC for relief? Head for New Hampshire--home to New England's only commercial caves and one of New England's ... Read More

Celebrate an old-fashioned, New England-style Fourth of July this year. I've got ideas for you, whether you're visiting the region or hosting a celebration at home. Thank you to Mark ... Read More

I thought that the arrival of my daughter heralded an end--or at least a serious curtailment--to my stays at charming and cozy New England inns. Luckily, I was wrong! The ... Read More

Going wild and chilling out aren't mutually exclusive vacation pursuits, at least not at The Birches Resort on pristine Moosehead Lake in Rockwood, Maine. I'll show you around this rustic ... Read More

Union Oyster House is not only Boston's oldest restaurant, it's the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States. If you're looking for old-fashioned Yankee atmosphere, this is the place ... Read More

Are you trapped in your office but dreaming of the beach? Here are some of my favorite New England Web Cams that can provide a virtual summertime escape for all ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Volunteer a few hours at Maine's Holbrook Sanctuary, and you'll save 10 percent on a night's stay at Oakland House ... Read More

Want to plan a visit to New England during the spectacular fall foliage season? Autumn is New England's busiest travel season, so advance planning is crucial. If you don't quite ... Read More

You don't have to fight highway traffic to enjoy all of the summer splendors of Newport, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers water ferry service between ... Read More

Cape Cod is a great summer destination for families. Here are some of the best adventures that my family has enjoyed on the Cape: Cape Cod Seal Tours - See the ... Read More

You might think of New Hampshire's Waterville Valley as a winter skiing destination, but did you know this secluded valley ringed by mountain peaks is transformed each summer into a ... Read More

The 65th summer of music at the Boston Symphony Orchestra's home in the Berkshires gets underway Friday. Check my complete guide to Tanglewood for a schedule of summer performances, ticket ... Read More

Each year, The American Bus Association (ABA) selects North America's Top 100 Events. Here's a round-up of the 10 events in New England and neighboring New York that made the ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Book a three-night Horseback Riding Retreat at Vermont's Mountain Top Inn & Resort and save $200 on Sunday, Monday and ... Read More

Every time I visit Maine, I return home with a few extra passengers. My "hitchhikers" are, of course, live Maine lobsters. I'll tell you about my favorite place to buy ... Read More

When Father's Day rolls around, it's time to do something special for your MVP--Most Valuable Pop! Forget the loud ties. Forget the socks. New England is a great place to ... Read More

The Cabot Creamery in Cabot, Vermont, has been named the producer of the World's Best Cheddar. At a VIP wine and cheese tasting event sponsored by Cabot here in Connecticut ... Read More

"Getting there should be just as satisfying as being there," says Bill Reid, who shares this story of his scenic drive to Rangeley, Maine. Read his account, and you'll learn ... Read More

Vacation rentals are a popular alternative to other New England lodging options, particularly for summer vacationers who want to get away from it all. But time is running out! Find ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Don't head for the Ocean State without printing your free Rhode Island digital coupon book; Cruise New England for seven ... Read More

June is strawberry season in New England, and nothing quite says summer's here like strawberry shortcake piled high with whipped cream and featuring ripe, juicy strawberries you plucked yourself. Here's ... Read More

Have you heard of Old Orchard Beach? It's not as well known nor as crowded as some New England beaches. That means this seven-mile stretch of sand in southern Maine ... Read More

... your pictures! With the addition this week of this photo by Geoff Coelho of Jack-in-the-Pulpit flowers in Massachusetts (click the image to see a larger view), there are now ... Read More

Whenever I'm near the ocean, I breathe more slowly, think more clearly and sleep more deeply. It's not surprising that one of my favorite New England spas offers a free ... Read More

Looking for travel inspiration for the weekend of June 11-12? Here are a few ideas: - Taste of Hartford food festival in East Hartford, Connecticut- Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington, Vermont- ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Print an online coupon and receive one free adult admission to Plimoth Plantation when you buy one; Lock up a ... Read More

If you own a dog or have ever loved a dog, put Stephen Huneck's Dog Chapel in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, at the top of your list of places to visit ... Read More

I scream, you scream. That pretty much sums up the experience of eating lobster ice cream! Don't believe me? Head to Bar Harbor, Maine, and try this unprecedented concoction of ... Read More

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.

It's not Niagara Falls, mind you, but Bash Bish Falls, tucked away in the southwest corner of Massachusetts near the state's borders with Connecticut and New York, is the ... Read More

Boston is a one-of-kind American city that offers visitors opportunities to relive history, immerse themselves in the arts, cheer for hometown sports teams, explore museums, shop for bargains and imbibe ... Read More