Hug a Beluga... Really!
Thursday August 31, 2006
Have you ever hugged a beluga whale, patted her on the tongue and tickled the roof of her mouth? I have. Really. You're probably wondering: "Kim, how on Earth did ... Read More
Celebrate Autumn! Get Ready for Festivals, Football and Other Fall Fun
Thursday August 31, 2006
Fall officially starts with the autumnal equinox on September 23. Start marking your calendar with all of the great New England autumn events that you don't want to miss. Here's ... Read More
Make Boston Baked Beans for your Labor Day Barbecue
Wednesday August 30, 2006
Boston Baked Beans are one of New England's most-loved traditional dishes. Here are more than a dozen recipes for you to try, just in time for end-of-summer barbecues. I'll also ... Read More
A Walk Around Walden Pond
Wednesday August 30, 2006
Walden Pond covers 62 acres, but it's really much larger than that. Few bodies of water have celebrity status to rival that of this serene pool in Concord, Massachusetts, which ... Read More
I'll Send You a Free Fall Leaf!
Wednesday August 30, 2006
It's not the shirt off my back, but what other girl would send you the leaves from her travels? I love autumn! And as I wander New England each fall, ... Read More
A Very New England Wedding
Wednesday August 30, 2006
My fifth wedding anniversary is Saturday! I hope you'll indulge me by allowing me to once again remember my very New England wedding day. If you've never seen a bride ... Read More
Fun, New Deals for New England Travelers
Monday August 28, 2006
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Exclusive Wine Vacations has Taste & Stay packages for the upcoming Hudson Valley Wine Festival in New York; The Apple ... Read More
If I Could Walk With the Animals...
Wednesday August 23, 2006
...You can! Hike with llamas in Central Massachusetts this fall. There is something enchanting about surrendering to the whims of a sure-footed, bright-eyed creature with no sense of minutes passing ... Read More
Litchfield, Connecticut, is Lovely for Leaves
Wednesday August 23, 2006
Litchfield, Connecticut, makes a great fall foliage home base for travelers who want to see autumn's glory in western New England. Here is a quick guide to the town of ... Read More
Still Time to Get Your Thrills
Wednesday August 23, 2006
Did you know that Six Flags New England, the region's largest theme park, operates through October? Here's your guide to all of the thrills that await at Six Flags, including ... Read More
Reader Review: Ye Olde Tavern
Wednesday August 23, 2006
Guest reviewer Joseph Hyden says that Ye Olde Tavern, a fine New England restaurant in Manchester Center, Vermont, is "worth the drive." Read his complete review and learn how you ... Read More
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Wednesday August 23, 2006
What is it that turns New England into a palette of breathtaking hues from September to November? Learn all about the science behind the scenery with this article by my ... Read More
New Deals for Seniors, Peepers & Procrastinators
Wednesday August 23, 2006
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: It's not too late to book a Cape Cod Labor Day escape--and save 20 percent at the Dan'l Webster Inn; ... Read More
Need Help Planning Your Fall Foliage Trip?
Wednesday August 16, 2006
Want to plan a visit to New England during the spectacular fall foliage season? At a bit of a loss as to where to start? Help is here! Subscribe now ... Read More
You'll Be A-Maized!
Wednesday August 16, 2006
When you visit New England in the fall, you'll be surrounded by gorgeous autumn colors. You'll also be surrounded by... fellow leaf peepers! You can "lose yourself" for a little ... Read More
New England's Prettiest Town Green
Wednesday August 16, 2006
Guilford, Connecticut, claims New England's largest town green, but I think the petite town green in Washington, New Hampshire, is New England's prettiest. If you're hoping to photograph classic New ... Read More
See World-Class Tennis in an Intimate Connecticut Setting
Tuesday August 15, 2006
The Pilot Pen Tennis tournament gets underway Sunday, August 20, at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale University in New Haven, and you can still get tickets to see 2005 ... Read More
Take a Virtual Vacation
Tuesday August 15, 2006
Stuck in the office while all of your co-workers are on vacation? Take a few minutes for your own virtual vacation with my collection of virtual tours, Web cam links, ... Read More
New Travel Deals Posted
Tuesday August 15, 2006
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Clip clop as the leaves drop with a fall package from Vermont's Thatcher Brook Inn that includes a horse-drawn carriage ... Read More
The Best Places to Get Free Driving Directions Online
Wednesday August 9, 2006
Many people planning New England trips go online to get free driving directions. But which online driving directions tools are the best and most accurate? During my travels, I've ... Read More
Plan Your Scenic Driving Time
Wednesday August 9, 2006
In New England, of course, the fastest way isn't always the best way to travel from place to place. New England's country roads beckon to drivers throughout the year, but ... Read More
Free Leaf Identification Guide: Learn Your Leaves!
Wednesday August 9, 2006
The simple chart I created to help travelers identify some of the leaves they'll see on a visit to New England during fall foliage season has been extremely popular. Print ... Read More
Score Back-To-School Deals at New England's Outlets
Wednesday August 9, 2006
It's almost back-to-school time. Tie on your most comfortable sneakers, flex those shopping bag-carrying biceps and head for New England, where outlet shopping is more than a mere added vacation ... Read More
Motoring Through Moose Alley
Wednesday August 9, 2006
They don't call the stretch of Route 3 that runs from Pittsburg, New Hampshire, to the Canadian border "Moose Alley" for nothing. If you're visiting New England and you want ... Read More
Catskill Game Farm To Close After 73rd Season
Wednesday August 9, 2006
A reader emailed me last week with some sad news. The Catskill Game Farm in Catskill, New York, which has been a family tradition since 1933 when German immigrant Roland ... Read More
"No Taxation!" Declares Massachusetts & More Deals
Wednesday August 9, 2006
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Treat yourself and pay no sales tax on items priced up to $2,500 during the August 12-13 tax holiday weekend ... Read More
Peach Recipes from New England
Wednesday August 2, 2006
August is peach picking season in New England, and the farm markets and grocery stores will soon display fragrant, fuzzy, juicy and delightful peaches grown locally. Whether you pick your ... Read More
Fall Foliage Tours: Buses, Trains, Boats, More!
Wednesday August 2, 2006
With leaf peepers descending on New England each autumn from all parts of the globe, it might be easier to leave the planning to someone else and enjoy a guided ... Read More
Visiting Boston This Month? Don't Miss the Dining Deals During Restaurant Week
Wednesday August 2, 2006
During Boston Restaurant Week, visitors can sample prix-fixe menus at some of the city's best restaurants at a price that usually represents a significant savings. The next Restaurant Week in ... Read More
See Cape Cod's Colony of Seals Up Close
Wednesday August 2, 2006
Seal tours are one of the best family adventures on Cape Cod. Kids of all ages will enjoy a boat ride to Monomoy Island to see the Cape's colony of ... Read More
How to Request New England Brochures by Phone
Wednesday August 2, 2006
Trying to plan a New England getaway and don't know quite where to start? Pick up the phone! In just minutes, you can request plenty of free New England vacation ... Read More
From My Kitchen: Summer Harvest Penne Recipe
Wednesday August 2, 2006
This vegetarian recipe from my kitchen features zucchini, eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, sweet onions and parmesan cheese. It is perfect for summer nights when you are in the mood for something ... Read More
Photos by You
Wednesday August 2, 2006
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
Last-Minute Summer Vacation Ideas
Wednesday August 2, 2006
Summer isn't over until the first leaf falls. If you'd still like to plan a summer escape, here are a few suggestions:
Find sun and fun at Maine's Old Orchard Beach;
Play ... Read More
This Week's New Travel Deals
Tuesday August 1, 2006
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Seniors can save on seaside escapes at the Emerson Inn by the Sea in Rockport, Massachusetts, this fall; Foxwoods Resort ... Read More