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Free Iced Coffee or Tea When the Red Sox Win
Visit a participating New England Dunkin' Donuts shop after 11 a.m. on any day following a Red Sox victory, and you'll receive a free 16-ounce iced coffee or iced tea with the purchase of any pizza or oven-toasted flatbread sandwich. posted 5/4/08

Free Family Fishing Festival
Take your family fishing--free! You won't need a fishing license, experience or even a fishing pole when you participate in Bethel, Maine's third annual Family Fishing Festival from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Grand Summit Hotel Pond at Sunday River Ski Resort. The day features free casting workshops, complimentary rods and reels for use during the festival, a fly tying class and free mini-tackle boxes for kids, plus chances to win prizes and take home your catch. The event coincides with free fishing weekend in Maine--May 31 and June 1--when license requirements are waived for both residents and non-residents. For more information about the festival, call the Upper Andro Anglers Alliance toll free, 877-275-3363. posted 5/4/08

Save 15% on the Go Boston Card (Buy Direct)
The Go Boston Card offers travelers admission to more than 70 Boston attractions for one low price, and through May 8, you can save 15 percent when you purchase your three-, five- or seven-day Go Boston Card online. Use the promotion code Freeship5 at checkout, and you'll also receive free shipping. The Go Boston Card is an especially good deal for travelers who intend to see many of the included attractions during their stay. It may save you both money and time, as you won't have to purchase a separate admission for each sight. posted 5/4/08

Eat for Half Price or Less at Restaurants in New England
If you plan ahead, you can save a fortune on dining in New England. Restaurant.com sells gift certificates for many New England restaurants for 50 percent or more off their face value--$25 gift certificates, for example, are priced at $12.50 and under. You'll find dozens of participating restaurants throughout the New England states. Best of all, make your purchase online, print the gift certificate on your printer, and you're all set to save when you arrive at your New England destination. Through May 11, use the code MOM at checkout and recalculate your total to save an additional 50 percent off restaurant gift certificates--that makes certificates valued at $25 just $5. Purchasers will also receive a free $10 deLa Flowers Gift Certificate. Read details carefully, as some restrictions may apply. posted 5/4/08

An Easy Tanglewood Escape
The Berkshire 1802 House Bed & Breakfast in Sheffield, Massachusetts, makes it easy to plan a Tanglewood getaway this summer with a two-night midweek package priced from $235 to $310 double occupancy that includes two free lawn tickets for an evening symphony concert at Tanglewood and a picnic dinner to take along. The package is available July 5 through August 31. Three-night weekend packages including lawn seats and a picnic for a Sunday afternoon concert are also available, priced from $370 to $520, double occupancy. For details and reservations, call 413-229-2612. posted 4/22/08

Take Your Family to Mystic for Just $149.95
Looking for an affordable family escape? Through May 15, Groton Inn & Suites in Groton, Connecticut, offers a 3-D In the Sea package priced at $149.95 for a family of four. The package includes overnight lodging in a room with two double beds, a full hot breakfast and tickets to Mystic Aquarium. For reservations and more information, call toll free, 866-333-7480. posted 4/22/08

A Stonewall Kitchen Culinary Weekend
Meet the founders of Stonewall Kitchen, a leading specialty foods company based in Maine, during a Stonewall Kitchen Culinary Weekend May 16-18 at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire. Packages for this special weekend are priced at $269 per person, double occupancy, which includes lodging for two nights, a Stonewall Kitchen gift bag, a Friday night reception with Jonathan King and Jim Stott featuring Stonewall Kitchen hors d'oeuvres and wine and martini tastings, a Saturday presentation and cooking demonstration by King and Stott followed by a cookbook signing and cocktail reception, Saturday dinner featuring a Stonewall Kitchen menu and champagne brunch on Sunday. To register, call toll free, 800-533-6301. posted 4/16/08

Good Times and Free Tunes
Book your weekend getaway at a Hampton Hotel in New England this spring, and you'll not only enjoy a special Good Times Rate, you'll receive a $2 Amazon.com gift card to use toward the purchase of a song download or any other item. The offer is available at participating Hampton Hotels through June 1 for Thursday through Saturday night stays. There is a two-night minimum stay requirement for Thursday arrivals. Reservations must be made online, and the promo code MUSIC needs to be entered before a rate is selected. posted 4/16/08

Mother's Day at the Zoo
Why serve her breakfast in bed when you can do something wild instead? This Mother's Day, May 11, Roger Williams Park Zoo (take my photo tour) in Providence, Rhode Island, offers half-off admission for all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and honorary mothers, plus free roses for the first 150 moms starting at 11 a.m. and a day-long schedule of baby animal talks and special activities. To make the day extra special, purchase tickets for the zoo's Mother's Day Brunch by calling 401-785-3510, ext. 343. Brunch is $39.95 for adults, $24.95 for children ages 3 to 12, and $7.95 for toddlers under three, and tickets include zoo admission and a family photo. posted 4/16/08

Be a Rock Star... Really!
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is going on the road this year, and now's the time to reserve your spot on stage for the Boston camp, scheduled for July 9 at Paradise Rock Club and Lounge. You don't need musical experience (or heck... even talent!) to take part in this immersive experience, which allows rock star wannabes ages 14 and up to learn from and perform with legendary musicians like AC/DC's Chris Slade, Mark Slaughter of Slaughter, Aerosmith writer/producer Mark Hudson, Gilby Clarke of Guns N' Roses and more. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp packages are priced from $1,999, and you'll walk away from this gig with photos, autographs and one-of-a-kind memories. Register online, or call toll free, 888-762-BAND, with questions. posted 4/8/08

Steal Away from Home and See the Sox
The Boston Marriott Copley Place, located walking distance from Fenway Park, offers a Summer Short Stop Package that includes two right field box tickets to one Red Sox game (see available game dates) and overnight accommodations for two people on game night. Package prices range from $299-$649. For details and to make non-refundable reservations, call 617-236-5800. posted 4/2/08

Visit Vermont Breweries, Earn Rewards
The Vermont Brewers Association is enticing beer lovers with a special opportunity to earn free beer gear this year. Just download your Official Passport, visit participating breweries to collect stamps, then either mail your passport to the Vermont Brewers Association or turn it in at the July 18-19 Vermont Brewers Festival to collect your prizes. Visit four breweries, and you'll earn a Drink Vermont Beer bottle opener magnet; visit 10, and you'll get a Drink Vermont Beer T-shirt; visit all 18 to earn a collector's set of Vermont Beer gear. For more information, call 802-244-6828. posted 4/2/08

Travel to Boston from New York City for $1... or Less!
To celebrate the introduction of its East Coast routes, Megabus is offering free fares for travel between May 30 and June 5 and $1 tickets for travel between June 6 and September 25. Act fast to reserve your seats at these phenomenal rates. There is a $0.50 reservation fee. Megabus provides service between New York City and Boston and also offers routes connecting these additional East Coast cities: Buffalo, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlantic City, Toronto and Washington, DC. posted 3/26/08

Great Rooms at a Great Price for a Great Cause
From May 1-23, participating members of the Maine Innkeepers Association offer rooms at half off regular rates to guests who donate $35 to Habitat for Humanity. Reservations must be made in advance, and contributions, which will be distributed to Maine-based chapters of the nonprofit organization, must be in the form of a check. Contact participating properties for details and reservations. posted 3/26/08

Maine Spring Getaways
The Maine Office of Tourism offers a one-stop place on the Web for you to find more than 175 spring getaway deals statewide. posted 3/26/08

An Artful Getaway, Just $169 for Two
The Hilton Hartford offers an overnight package in conjunction with the special exhibition, Impressionists by the Sea, at Hartford, Connecticut's Wadsworth Atheneum, America's oldest art museum. The package, priced from $169 for two, includes overnight accommodations, a breakfast buffet and tickets to the exhibition, which runs through May 11. Reservations can be made online or by calling 860-728-5151. Complimentary transportation between the hotel and the museum is available via the Hartford Star Shuttle. posted 3/18/08

Newport for $39 to $99 Per Night
Plan a midweek getaway to Newport, Rhode Island, now through May 15, and you'll pay as little as $39, $69 or $99 per night Sunday through Thursday at participating Newport-area inns and hotels. Holidays are excluded. Contact participating properties directly to confirm rates and availability. posted 2/19/07

The Ultimate Boston Shopping Experience
Alisa Neely was voted the city's best personal shopper by Boston Magazine readers last year. Now, four Hilton-family hotels in Boston are working with Neely to offer the ultimate shopping experience. Packages, priced from $820 per couple, include overnight accommodations, stretch limo service for four hours and four hours of guidance from Neely as you shop for the perfect outfits. Follow these instructions to reserve this package at one of the participating hotels. posted 2/19/07

Free Photo Critique with Your B&B Stay
Diana Mara Henry is not only the innkeeper at Lathrop House Bed and Breakfast in Springfield, Massachusetts; she's an accomplished photographer. Book a stay, and she will review your portfolio and provide a free one-hour critique. For details and reservations, call 413-736-6414. posted 1/14/08

15% Off Your First Visit to Nami Spa
Nami Spa, a day spa in Boston's South End, offers a 15 percent savings to first-time customers. Print their online coupon, and be sure to mention the discount when you call 617-267-NAMI (6264) for your spa reservation. The coupon expires December 31, 2008. posted 1/14/08

Serenity Sundays in the Berkshires
At the Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club (read my review) in Lenox, Massachusetts, select Sundays are on sale this spring. Book one of these dates, and you'll save 50 percent on room rates and 20 percent on spa treatments. For information and reservations, call toll free, 800-272-6935. posted 12/31/07

Psst! Save 10 Percent at Days Inns in New England
Follow this link for a special promotion from Days Inns in New England. Book any of the participating hotels online, and you'll save 10 percent off the best available rate. posted 9/24/07

$2 Off Pequot Museum Admission
Print this online coupon, and you'll save $2 on admission for up to four people at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, located near Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The coupon expires December 31, 2008. posted 6/4/07

You'll Have a Gouda Time
Three Mountain Inn in Jamaica, Vermont, offers the ultimate escape for cheese lovers. Priced at $650 per couple, the Cheese Making Experience includes lodging for two nights, a three-course breakfast each morning, wine and Vermont cheese on arrival and a full-day cheese making workshop at 180-year-old Taylor Farm, where you'll learn how they make award-winning Gouda cheeses using fresh, sweet milk from their herd of Holsteins. Not that into cheese? You can opt for a shorter tour of the farm and a hayride and pay just $450 per couple for your two-night getaway. For details and reservations, call 802-874-4140 or toll free, 800-532-9399. posted 5/22/07

Exchange Your Money for Berkshares and Save
Planning to visit the Berkshires in western Massachusetts? Then you really should exchange your U.S. currency for Berkshares. Yes, the region is printing its own money--accepted at many shops, restaurants and businesses (full list)--and you'll receive a ten percent bonus when you exchange your money for Berkshares at participating banks. This FAQ explains how this unique local currency works. Essentially, you can buy 100 Berkshares for $90, so your vacation dollars will go further. Questions? Call 413-528-1737. posted 3/21/07

Get Your Boston Community Change Card
If you live in the Boston area or visit frequently, then you need to request your Boston Community Change Card. For a limited time, the card is free, and when you shop at participating businesses in and around Boston, you'll not only receive a cash rebate on your purchases, you'll earn contributions for a Boston non-profit organization of your choice. Learn more about the program, then complete an online form to request your free card. posted 12/5/06

Free Scenic Byways Map
Complete this online form, and the Federal Highway Administration will send you a free map that shows those roads designated as All-American and National scenic byways, including several great routes in New England. posted 10/17/06

Coupons for Lake Placid Travelers
Visiting the Lake Placid area in New York's Adirondacks region? Before you leave home, take advantage of these printable coupons, and you'll save on camping, dining, sightseeing, miniature golfing and more. posted 7/18/06

Secrets of the CIA
Not that CIA... the Culinary Institute of America! Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast in Hyde Park, New York, is offering a special package that includes accommodations for two midweek nights, breakfasts, a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the nearby Culinary Institute of America, a 10 percent shopping discount at The Kitchen Drawer and a $75 certificate for dinner at Twist, CIA graduate Ben Mauk's Hyde Park restaurant. Available Tuesday through Thursday nights, the two-night package is priced at $398.95 double occupancy. For more information and reservations, call (845) 229-8972. posted 5/16/06

Find Your Kinfolk and Stay Free
Is your last name Caron, Boudreau, Ouellet, Leblanc, Delaney, Lambert, Vance, Gordon, Gillespie, Rowley, Herrick, Pierce or Chizum? The owners of Diamond District Inn in Lynn, Massachusetts, are doing some genealogical research, and if you find a common ancestor during your two-night stay, your third night at the inn is free. For details and reservations, call (781) 595-2200 or toll free, 800 666-3076. posted 3/14/06

Get Your Free Lake Placid Olympic Pin
Complete this online form, and you'll receive a voucher via email for a free Lake Placid Olympic Pin, which you can claim at the Visitors Bureau in the Olympic Center on Main Street in Lake Placid, New York. posted 2/7/06

Special Savings on a Maine Rental Cottage
Sal Di Stefano emailed this week: "My wife and I have a beautiful lakefront cottage in northern Maine (Lincoln). We would like to offer it to your readers for 10 percent off our regular rate of $495 per week ($595 Labor Day)." A cottage for a week for less than $450 sounds like a good deal to me! Learn more about the property via this rental listing, and if you're interested in renting the cottage, contact Sal directly at 617-842-3893. Be sure to mention you found this offer on Kim's New England Deal Sheet at About.com. posted 8/2/05

Escape NYC with Metro-North One-Day Getaways
Depart from Grand Central Station for a day in Connecticut at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science in Greenwich or Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun casinos. For more information or to request a free "One-Day Getaways" booklet, call (212) 532-4900 or toll free, 800 METRO-INFO outside of New York. posted 7/26/05

Third Night Free at Herb Farm B&B
The B&B at Roseledge Herb Farm in Connecticut is offering a third night free for those who stay for two midweek nights. If you can escape midweek, you'll enjoy a three-night getaway including breakfasts and afternoon teas for just $212.40. For more information and reservations, call (860) 892-4739 or toll free, 888 996-7673. posted 6/28/05

Kittery Coupons
Planning to do some outlet shopping in Kittery, Maine? Print these free coupons before you leave home and enjoy extra savings. posted 5/31/05

Boston to Mohegan Sun for Just 12 Bucks
Sunshine Travel offers daily bus departures from the Boston area to Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Casino, and tickets will only cost you 12 bucks round-trip. All passengers over 21 receive a $15 food credit and a $30 casino bet. Buy your ticket online, or call 617-695-1989 for more information. Wondering what it's like to ride the Sunshine Travel bus to the casino? Read this account from The Boston Globe. posted 5/31/05

Spending Spree Getaway
Here's a special deal that seems almost too good to be true. Book the Spending Spree Getaway package at the Inn at Lake Joseph in Forestburgh, New York, then save your travel, shopping and dining receipts. The inn will reimburse you for up to half of your room charges for transportation costs associated with getting to the inn and purchases made while you're in Sullivan County. For reservations and details, call (845) 791-9506. posted 9/28/04

Be Innkeeper for a Day
Greet the guests. Bake the muffins. Fluff the pillows. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your own bed & breakfast, inn or resort? If you've dreamed of inn ownership, several area members of the New England Inns & Resorts Association offer the opportunity to try your hand at running their properties. Each property in the program has designed a unique curriculum based upon its own distinctive features, size, location, amenities and more. With location opportunities throughout New England, and a diverse array of property types, the program has options to meet a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Follow the link above, or call the association at 603-964-6689 for more details. posted 8/10/04

Save on Train Fare for New England Campus Visits
Visiting New England college campuses with your high school student? Here's an online offer from Campus Visit that will allow you to buy one Amtrak ticket and get one for half price. posted 7/27/04

Own an Audi?
Audi is the "Official Automobile" of the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and that means Audi owners save 20 percent off regular rates at this inn, still owned by the Trapp family, which you probably recall from "The Sound of Music." For reservations and more information, call (802) 253-8511 or toll free, 800 826-7000. posted 2/16/04

Women Only Weekends in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region of New York State makes it easy to reconnect with friends with its collection of "Women Only" weekend getaway packages. More than a dozen inns have designed weekend escapes just for groups of women friends and featuring special add-ons such as massages, dinners, museum admissions, wine tastings and more. Follow the link above to peruse available packages, then call individual lodging properties to check availability and reserve your weekend with the girls. posted 11/25/03

Free Burlington Travel Brochures
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce offers Burlington, Vermont, area visitors an easy way to request free travel brochures online. posted 5/14/03

You Snooze, You Save 26%
Planning a getaway at the last minute? You'll save 26 percent and pay just $90 instead of $125 if you're lucky enough to still find rooms available the week before your visit to Peace With-Inn Bed and Breakfast in Fryeburg, Maine. Call (207) 935-7363 or toll free, 877 935-7322, to check availability. posted 4/7/03

Special Offers from Mystic Merchants
The Mystic & More! Convention & Visitors Bureau makes it easy to find special offers on accommodations, dining, shopping, attractions and more in the Mystic, Connecticut, area. posted 5/20/02

Friends of Harpoon Get Special Deals
Sign up online to be a member of Harpoon Brewery's "Friends of Harpoon," and you'll be entitled to a variety of special offers such as invitations to exclusive special events and savings at New England retail establishments. Membership is free. posted 4/10/02

Special Savings for Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel
Homespun Farm B&B in Griswold, Connecticut, offers a special 10 percent savings for all active duty and retired military personnel. Call (860) 376-5178 or toll free, 888 889-6673, for reservations and more information. posted 2/19/02

Request Free Mount Washington Brochures Online
Use this online form to request free travel literature and maps for New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley. posted 10/9/01

A Maritime Experience for Two
The Galen C. Moses House, a Victorian bed & breakfast in Bath, Maine, offers a weekend getaway package that will allow you to immerse yourself in Midcoast Maine's maritime history. The getaway weekend includes lodging for two nights, a romantic dinner for two, two gourmet breakfasts and two passes to the Maine Maritime Museum. The price is $345 per couple including taxes, $445 June through October. For more information and reservations, call 207-442-8771 or toll free, 888-442-8771. posted 7/2/01

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