Two Waterfalls for the Price of One
Wednesday May 30, 2007
It's not Niagara Falls, mind you, but Bash Bish Falls, tucked away in the southwest corner of Massachusetts, is the state's highest waterfall. Actually, it's the state's highest waterfalls... ... Read More
The Best Boston Discount Programs for Travelers
Wednesday May 30, 2007
Boston is New England's biggest city; it's also one of the region's most expensive destinations. Here is your guide to some of the best Boston discount programs for travelers. Whether ... Read More
Visit a Connecticut Castle
Wednesday May 30, 2007
A Castle in Connecticut? Yes! If you haven't visited Gillette Castle in East Haddam, plan a day trip now. The castle is open daily through Columbus Day. I'll provide a ... Read More
10 Days of Jazz in Vermont
Wednesday May 30, 2007
The 10-day Discover Jazz Festival gets underway Friday in Burlington, Vermont. Mark your calendar with all of the great New England events in my round-up of New England Summer Festivals ... Read More
A Scenic and Secluded Little Beach
Wednesday May 30, 2007
New England has its share of boisterous beaches, but those in the know head to quieter coastal outposts when they want to savor the simple pleasures of warm sand, ... Read More
New Deals for New England Travelers
Wednesday May 30, 2007
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet:
Don't miss Open House Day in Connecticut, when more than 100 museums and attractions offer free or discounted admission;
Earn a $50 ... Read More
Nantucket in the Spring: A New Photo Gallery
Wednesday May 23, 2007
The Massachusetts island of Nantucket lies 26 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, but a world away, especially in the springtime before summer's crowds arrive. Enjoy these pictures of ... Read More
Make Boston Baked Beans for Your Memorial Day BBQ
Wednesday May 23, 2007
Ever wonder why Boston is called Beantown? I'll tell you. I'll also help you make Boston Baked Beans at home this Memorial Day Weekend with my collection of more than ... Read More
A Classic Family Beach Vacation
Tuesday May 22, 2007
"The family that plays together stays together," and Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, is the perfect place for families to play in the sun and to create enduring summer vacation memories ... Read More
Grill Your Lobsters
Tuesday May 22, 2007
Planning a Memorial Day cookout? You're not going to serve the same old burgers and hot dogs, are you? Grilled lobster is a treat! If you are searching for a ... Read More
Memorial Day Deals, Plus... Do Something Cheesy
Tuesday May 22, 2007
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet:
Procrastination pays--head to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for the holiday weekend and stay at the Fairfield Inn for just $103 per night ... Read More
One Drive, Five Covered Bridges
Wednesday May 16, 2007
If you want to see covered bridges during your visit to New England, you can't beat Vermont's Bennington County for its dense concentration of picturesque covered bridges. Bennington County is ... Read More
Water + Fire = Romance
Wednesday May 16, 2007
The first two WaterFire events of 2007 are coming up on May 26 and June 1. What is WaterFire? I'm glad you asked because I love this unique event that ... Read More
What's New at America's Oldest Theme Park?
Wednesday May 16, 2007
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located here in New England in Bristol, Connecticut, and for the 2007 season, visitors will find two new enticements to visit the ... Read More
A Spa by the Sea
Wednesday May 16, 2007
Spas have sprouted up all over New England in the past few years, and one of my favorites offers a free "bonus" that can enhance any spa treatment--the sight and ... Read More
How Would You Describe Your Interest in New England?
Tuesday May 15, 2007
Take a quick moment to vote in this poll and tell us about your interest in New England.
I visit New England frequently.
I am planning a one-time visit to New England.
I ... Read More
Escape Manhattan: Spend a Weekend in Manchester, Vermont
Tuesday May 15, 2007
Want to escape Manhattan for a weekend? Plan a weekend getaway to Manchester Village, Vermont. Guest writer Susan Cava tells us why she loves Manchester and shares tips on fleeing ... Read More
This Week's New Travel Deals: Cheap Cruise, Free Lobster, Cape Cod Bargain
Tuesday May 15, 2007
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet:
Spend seven days at sea for just $606 with a special deal on a Holland America New England cruise departing from ... Read More
This Weekend: Celebrate Lilacs!
Tuesday May 15, 2007
Celebrate the fragrance and beauty of lilacs this weekend at your choice of two events in the Northeast: Lilac and Gardening Sunday at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, or ... Read More
Visit the Birthplace of the Hamburger
Wednesday May 9, 2007
May is National Hamburger Month, a perfect time to visit the birthplace of the hamburger. Come along with me on a visit to Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, and ... Read More
New England Beer Festival Guide Celebrate Craft Brewing's Resurgence This Summer
Wednesday May 9, 2007
New England was at the forefront of the microbrew revolution, and now that specialty beers are making a comeback, there's no better place than the Northeast to celebrate craft brewing's ... Read More
A Restaurant for Beer Lovers
Wednesday May 9, 2007
They come by plane and by train, some even by boat. Many travel overland a great distance. I'm not talking about the people who visit the Country Inn of Krumville ... Read More
It's Fiddlehead Season!
Wednesday May 9, 2007
Fiddleheads are starting to appear at markets in New England. What is this New England spring delicacy? I'm glad you asked! I'll tell you all about fiddleheads. You may just ... Read More
A Vacation With and From the Kids
Wednesday May 9, 2007
What will you do while the kids are involved with free, supervised activities all day? That may be the toughest question you'll have to answer once you make the easy ... Read More
New Deals: Family Fun in New England
Wednesday May 9, 2007
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet:
Take Mom to the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, for a free afternoon of Mother's Day activities ... Read More
This Weekend: Dogwood and Tulip Festivals
Wednesday May 9, 2007
Don't send Mom flowers this Mother's Day. Take her to a fabulous flower festival! The Albany Tulip Festival and The Dogwood Festival in Fairfield, Connecticut, both run this Friday through ... Read More
10 New Things to See and Do in New England This Summer
Wednesday May 2, 2007
There's so much new to see and do in New England during the summer of '07. Whether you're an admirer of architecture or modern art; the parent of a toddler, ... Read More
Find Your Summer Home Away from Home
Wednesday May 2, 2007
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
Little Red Riding Hood Lied
Wednesday May 2, 2007
Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, Massachusetts, provides a unique opportunity to see wolves up close in a somewhat natural setting. At this unusual New England attraction, you'll learn the truth about ... Read More
Like Mysteries? This is the Room for You!
Wednesday May 2, 2007
Above and Beyond is the name of the top-floor suite at the Abigail Stoneman Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, and it's also a fitting description for this two-bedroom hideaway, which ... Read More
Wentworth by the Sea is Marriott's Hotel of the Year
Wednesday May 2, 2007
The Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire, isn't your typical Marriott hotel. Not only is it a beautifully restored 1874 grand hotel on an island off the ... Read More
Derby Party and Other Deals for May
Tuesday May 1, 2007
New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet:
Head to Foxwoods for the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Party Saturday--admission is free and so are food and drinks with a $25 ... Read More