2001 Features
12/20/01 - Bed &
Burn
A room with a fireplace is so romantic! Here is my guide to 10 New England inns
with a fireplace in every room.
12/19/01 - Product
Summary - "Romantic Weekends New England"
A review of this New England guidebook aimed at couples planning quick weekend
escapes.
12/13/01 - Take the
Train to Maine
Now there's an alternative to fighting traffic on I-95 in southern Maine--take
the train from Boston to Maine.
12/06/01 - Send Your
Christmas Cards from Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Connecticut, that is! Visit Bethlehem to send holiday mail decorated
with one of 63 cachet designs and the town's distinctive postmark. If you can't
get there, I'll tell you how you can still add Bethlehem's holiday touch to your
greetings.
11/29/01 - Get Loony!
The Common Loon is a water bird common to the lakes and inlets of northern New England. Much lore is associated with these fascinating
birds. Here are my picks for the top gifts for the loon lover in your life.
11/22/01 - Top 10 New
England Magazines
Whether you're planning a trip to the region or you're simply a New England fan, magazine subscriptions
provide a regular dose of all things New England and tips and ideas for future travels.
11/15/01 - Capture
Thanksgiving with your Camera
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for capturing
family pictures. These tips from the New York Institute of Photography will help
you to take Thanksgiving photographs that you'll cherish.
11/08/01 - Make
Mincemeat
Old Sturbridge Village shares two recipes for this traditional New England
Thanksgiving dish.
11/01/01 - Before You
Buy Lobsters Online
If you find yourself far from New England's shores but craving the region's tastiest crustacean, you can have lobsters delivered to your doorstep tomorrow. Here are things to know before you
order.
10/25/01 - Product
Review - Monopoly: New England Edition
Ever dream of owning your own lighthouse? Maybe building an inn there... and charging folks a whopping $2,000 every time they stay?
Here's my review of the new New England edition of Monopoly.
10/18/01 - Top 10 2002 New England Calendars
If you can't get away to New England as often as you'd like, scenic calendars can transport you
throughout the year to some of New England's best-loved spots.
10/04/01 - Meet Your
Meat
Buy bison burgers and other buffalo meat and visit the herd at
Alta Vista Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts.
09/27/01 - A Very New
England Wedding
Your New England Guide shares images and details of her New
England-themed lobster clambake wedding.
09/20/01 - Celebrate
Autumn New England-Style
Fall officially starts with the September 22 autumnal equinox. It's
time to mark your calendar for fall festivals, football, and other fun events.
09/13/01 - Terrorism
Impacts Travel
Here is a collection of helpful links and
telephone numbers for New England travelers and for those
seeking information on passengers who may have been aboard the two
hijacked planes that departed from Boston.
09/06/01 - QVC Invades
New England
QVC is coming to New England for a series of live broadcasts, and
you can be a member of the audience.
08/30/01 - New Haven's
Best Kept Se-Crypt
You'll see historic Colonial gravestones when you venture into
the subterranean underworld of New Haven, Connecticut's Center Church for a tour
of the crypt.
08/23/01 - Do the
Dunes!
You haven't truly been to Cape Cod unless you've experienced the
remarkable sand dunes in Provincetown. Come along on a virtual dune tour and
learn how to book your own dune excursion.
08/16/01 - Peach
Recipes from New England
August
is peach picking season in New England, and it's also the perfect time to
prepare one of these delectable peach recipes from New England.
08/09/01 - A Perfect
Fifteen
On
a scale of 1 to 10, score a perfect 15 for Boston's XV Beacon, an
intimate, luxurious lodging property tucked away inside a restored,
turn-of-the-century Beacon Hill high-rise.
08/02/01 - Join the
Patriots at Training Camp
The New England Patriots' training camp is open in Rhode Island,
and you can get in on the experience.
07/26/01 - The Bears of
Summer
The Bear Show at Clark's Trading Post in the White Mountains of
New Hampshire has entertained summer tourists since 1949.
07/19/01 - Cape Cod
Photo Album
Re-visit the Cape in pictures, or see Cape Cod virtually for the
first time.
07/12/01 - The Perfect
Flower Showplace
Rosecliff mansion is the ideal setting for a flower show. Come
along on a virtual photo tour of the 2001 Newport Flower Show.
07/05/01 - Cape Cod
Travel Guide
If you're planning a trip to Cape Cod, Nantucket and/or Martha's
Vineyard, this guide is your starting place for finding and reserving lodging,
designing an itinerary and getting to know the area.
06/28/01 - An Ode to
Herbs
You'll wax poetic when you visit Caprilands Herb Farm in
Connecticut, where you can stroll among, shop for, and feast on herbs.
06/21/01 - Go Fish!
Charter
boats, guided fishing trips, fly fishing instruction, fishing lodges, tranquil
lakes and ponds, deep sea adventure--New England has it all when it comes to
fishing vacations.
06/14/01 - Nude in New
England: 10 Places to Take It All Off
Whether you're a seasoned nudist or you want to try
vacationing naked for the first time, here's your guide to New England lodging
properties that cater to the less than fully clothed.
06/07/01 - Walk the
Line
A walk along The Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to
get acquainted with Boston and to see the city's historic landmarks. Here's a
guide to The Freedom Trail, plus a virtual tour of the stops along the route.
05/31/01 - Strawberry Fields
June is strawberry season in New England. Here's a guide
to pick-your-own strawberry fields and great strawberry recipes, too!
05/24/01 - Whole Lotta
Shuckin' Going On
Oysters are a menu mainstay at the Union Oyster House in Boston, America's
oldest continuously operating restaurant.
05/17/01 - New England
Summer Festivals A-Z
Grab your calendar--here's an A to Z guide to New England's festival offerings
for the 2001 summer season.
05/10/01 - A Newport
B&B That Earns Its Pineapple
The Marshall T. Slocum House Bed & Breakfast in Newport, Rhode Island, is a
nice place to visit... and you would want to live there.
05/03/01 - Six Flags
Raises Flag on New England
2001 marks Six Flags New England's second year of operation. Here's your
complete guide to visiting New England's premier amusement park in Agawam,
Massachusetts.
04/26/01 - You Otter
Go... to the Aquarium!
The New England Aquarium in Boston is one of the city's perpetually popular
family attractions. Come along on a virtual photo tour.
04/19/01 - The Family
That Camps Together...
Who says that kids should be the only ones who get to go away to summer camp?
Point Sebago Resort in Maine is a 775-acre family playground.
04/12/01 - New England
Wineries Guide
Visit the region's wineries and sample the fruits of their labors, from coastal
Chardonnays to the apple and blueberry wines of Maine.
04/04/01 - Free Lodging
for Cancer Patients
Stowe, Vermont, will provide hundreds of free hotel rooms to cancer patients,
survivors, and their families during the first Weekend of Hope.
03/29/01 - How to Get
to Heaven...
Heaven is closer than you think. Hint: It's on Cape Cod!
03/27/01 - Tanglewood
2001
Your complete guide to Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshires.
03/22/01 - Vacation
Rental Guide
Cottages, cabins, and condos, oh my! Find your New England home away from home
with this guide to vacation rentals in all six states.
03/08/01 - New England
Outlet Shopping Guide
In New England, outlet shopping is more than a mere added vacation
attraction--it's a reason to visit all by itself!
03/01/01 - St.
Patrick's Day in Boston
More than 600,000 visitors flock to Boston to celebrate St. Patrick's Day each
year. Here's your guide to events in this very Irish city.
02/22/01 - 10 Places to
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski in Vermont
Enjoy winter recreation before the snow's gone with this guide to 10 Nordic
centers in Vermont where you can go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
02/08/01 - A Mystery in
the New Hampshire Woods... America's Stonehenge
You've probably heard of Stonehenge in England, but did you know that America
has its own Stonehenge in New England? Come along on a virtual photo tour of
this mysterious site.
02/01/01 - Look... Up
in the Sky... It's a Heart!
Boston astronomers find a heart-shaped star constellation in time for
Valentine's Day. Why? Glad you asked.
01/25/01 - Top New
England Events 2001
Eleven New England events made the American Bus Association's list of the Top
100 Events in North America. Mark your calendar!
01/17/01 - Fenway Photo
Gallery
I'll take you out to the ballgame with this virtual photo tour of historic
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
01/10/01 - New
England B&Bs With "Heart"
Chocolates are passé! Treat your Valentine to a romantic getaway at a New England bed
& breakfast inn.
01/04/01 - The Nine
Neatest Shops in Northampton
I'll take you to my favorite shopping spots in
this funky Massachusetts college town.
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