Cheryl Michaelsen, owner of Maine's Berry Manor Inn, has spent considerable time researching Victorian Christmas decorations and traditions. If you would like to add a touch of Victorian elegance to ... 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

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

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Five Boston hotels offer packages that include VIP passes to "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" at the Museum of ... Read More

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

Invite your holiday guests to join you in this Thanksgiving-themed challenge. Do you have the gizzards to be a Top Turkey? Take time out from cooking, eating, watching football and ... Read More

Need a recipe for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Tired of turkey sandwiches? This Wild Turkey Hash recipe has been a mainstay at Topper's Restaurant at The Wauwinet, Nantucket's only Relais ... 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

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Participating inns in the White Mountains of New Hampshire offer two-night getaway packages in conjunction with their 9th annual Inn-to-Inn ... 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

There are no presents, no songs, no stories about red-nosed turkeys that fly. And yet, Thanksgiving is many people’s favorite holiday. Are you curious about the origins and history of ... 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

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

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

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

Want to bake a rich, old-fashioned Brown Sugar Pie? Try this easy Brown Sugar Pie recipe submitted by Angel. Submit YOUR New England Story, Recipe, Photo or Review - Be published ... 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.

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Spend a Night in Narnia this holiday season as Courtyard by Marriott and Westfarms Mall in Connecticut team up to ... 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 log thousands of miles each year driving around New England and New York State researching travel destinations for the books and articles I write. Ever wonder what travel gear ... Read More

This Saturday, November 12, is National American Teddy Bear Day. In honor of this beary important holiday, I'll take you on a virtual tour of the Vermont Teddy Bear factory ... 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

Visiting Connecticut's capital city? The new Star Shuttle provides free transportation around downtown Hartford. I'll take you along on a virtual tour and tell you about my experience riding the ... Read More

The trees in my backyard are mostly bare in this final look outside my window. Thank you for sharing this autumn season with me. If you missed seeing New England's ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: The Whaler's Inn in Mystic, Connecticut, will make your holiday shopping fun with a package that includes dinner, shopping discounts ... Read More

Here are the 10 places where you're most likely to celebrate a White Christmas in New England, based on snow statistics from the National Climatic Data Center. Ready for Snow?Wildcat is ... 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

Did you miss this year's fall foliage season in New England? It's not too early to begin planning your visit for fall '06. Subscribe to my free, eight-week email course, ... Read More

It's certainly been an unusual fall foliage season in New England. As you'll see in this latest photo of the view outside my window, the trees are far from bare. ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Vermont's Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa offers free nights and 20 percent off spa treatments during the post-leaf, pre-ski slow ... Read More

"Rarely have I been served a meal as sumptuous as the one I had at the Black Orchid Grille," says Dan in his review of this new restaurant in Nashua, ... Read More