Full Reviews Index
Cookbook Review: "Lobster At Home"
Acclaimed New England chef Jasper White has a new cookbook out that demystifies lobster and provides recipes for cooking the crustacean at home.
Book Review: "Giving Thanks"
Giving Thanks: A review of the book 'Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie' by Plimoth Plantation food historian Kathleen Curtin and Food History News publisher Sandra L. Oliver. 'Giving Thanks' is the definitive Thanksgiving cookbook and a treasure trove of Thanksgiving lore, images and recipes.
L.L. Bean's Comfort Fleece Cardigan: A Layer of Warmth for New England Travelers
For New England travelers, L.L. Bean's Comfort Fleece Cardigan is the perfect extra layer for cool New England days and nights. Here is a review of this soft, durable fleece jacket that is both comfortable and stylish by New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius.
If I Could Walk with the Animals...
Hike with llamas year-round in central Massachusetts at Pinetum Farm Llamas in Granby. It's a perfect family outing--even kids get their own llamas.
Tomb: Boston Attraction Will Test Your Wits
Tomb Boston: Test your wits at this interactive, Egyptian-themed adventure attraction in the Fenway area of Boston, the first urban theme park-like attraction developed by 5W!TS. Tomb challenges visitors with its elaborate puzzles, and working together as a group is a key to avoiding death. School groups and corporate outings are welcome, as are travelers seeking a new way to entertain older kids and teenagers in Boston.
Infinity Hall
Infinity Hall in Norfolk is Connecticut's newest and oldest entertainment venue. Here's a review and guide to this historic music hall and bistro including what you should know about attending a concert at Infinity Hall, nearby hotels and restaurants, how to get tickets, photos, tips and more.
Country Inn of Krumville
The Country Inn of Krumville in Krumville, New York, lists 500 different beers on its impressive, wall-sized beer menu. Here's a review of this off the beaten path restaurant for beer lovers.
The Ultimate Family Escape on The Cape
Ocean Edge Resort Cape Cod: Review. Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster on Cape Cod is a luxury beach resort. With a private beach, four outdoor pools, two indoor pools, luxury rental villas, golf, tennis, hot tubs, spa services, and a summer children's program, it is the ultimate family escape on The Cape.
A Room with a Moo
Review: This Catskill vacation rental, a three-bedroom Greek Revival farmhouse, is perfect for country escapes and mini family reunions. Reserve your getaway at Cauterskill Creek Farm in Catskill, New York, for a weekend, a week or more. This rental property places you near the Catskill Game Farm, Woodstock, ski areas and other central NY attractions. Here's my review of this unique vacation rental, where your closest neighbors will be cows.
Your Mansion Away From Home
The Inn at Mystic in Mystic, Connecticut, is a rather unique lodging property with four distinct types of accommodations. You'll find everything from oversized and individually decorated motor hotel rooms to five guest rooms in the historic, century-old Haley Mansion and four romantic suites in the Gate House where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned. The Inn at Mystic is the only lodging property in Mystic, CT, that overlooks Mystic Harbor and Long Island Sound.
Got Kids? Your Days of Staying at Charming New England Inns Aren't Over
Wildflower Inn in Vermont. Looking for a kid-friendly place to stay? The Wildflower Inn in Vermont is family-friendly in every way. Enjoy a New England country escape with kids by choosing a vacation at the Wildflower Inn.
Maple Scrub at the Spa at the Equinox in Manchester Village, Vermont
Maple scrub spa treatment. Looking for a very New England spa treatment? The Spa at the Equinox, a historic hotel and resort in Manchester Village, Vermont, offers a Maple Scrub that will smooth and soften your skin from head to toe. It's just one of the spa's unique treatments that incorporate indigenous ingredients and embrace the natural energy and spirit of Vermont.
Play and Learn at Imagine Nation, Connecticut's Newest Children's Museum
Imagine Nation Connecticut Children's Museum. The Imagine Nation Museum for Children and Families in Bristol, Connecticut, is a great place for kids to enjoy hands-on fun and educational play experiences.
Pressed Leaf Jewelry by Forest Flower Jewelry
Pressed leaf jewelry by Forest Flower Jewelry makes a great gift for anyone who loves autumn in New England. Here's my review of these unique including pressed leaf pendants made from real maple, aspen, birch and oak leaves.
Getting Baby to Sleep Through the Night: "Peaceful Ocean Surf" CD
Having problems getting baby to sleep through the night? New mother and New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius shares a secret, an ocean CD that has helped her new baby sleep through the night since two months old.
"Lighthouses of New England"
Visit New England's lighthouses vicariously with this video selection.
Click Up a Martha's Vineyard Vacation
Martha's Vineyard Resort: The Winnetu Inn & Resort on Martha's Vineyard is an all-suite property that offers all of the comforts and conveniences of a vacation rental with the extensive amenities of a resort. In this review, learn how The Winnetu makes it easy to plan your entire Martha's Vineyard island escape online before you even leave home.
Salem's Newest Hotel Is a Great Place to Stay for a Spell
Review: Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. The 86-room Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites opened on October 1, 2004. Whether you're headed to Salem, Massachusetts, for Halloween fun, witch lore or maritime and literary history, the hotel--the first to open in Salem in nearly 80 years--is ideally situated in the heart of the seaside city. With sought-after amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool, and spacious, comfortable rooms and suites, it's the city's best choice for families.