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12/22/04 - Stay in a Lighthouse
What would it be like to stay in a lighthouse overnight? Find out for yourself during your New England visit by booking a stay at Rhode Island's Rose Island Lighthouse.
12/08/04 - Virtual Tour: Christmas at Old Sturbridge Village
At Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, holiday season visitors have an opportunity to learn about mid-19th-century holiday traditions in New England.
12/08/04 - 10 Holiday Happenings
Relax and enjoy the spirit of the season at one of these festive events taking place in New England this month.
12/08/04 - An Easy Gingerbread House for Kids to Make
Heidi Jewett, director of recreation at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, shares this fun, easy and quick way for kids to create gingerbread houses with graham crackers and royal icing.
12/01/04 - Top 6 Holiday Inn Tours in New England
During December, classic inns and charming B&Bs across New England dress up in holiday finery and open their doors to visitors during special inn-to-inn tours.
11/24/04 - Top Picks: 2005 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. Here are my picks for the best New England calendars for 2005.
11/03/04 - Tomb: Boston Attraction Will Test Your Wits
What do you get when you blend a haunted house, a theme park attraction, a Hollywood movie set, a reality TV show and a traveling museum exhibit? Find out at 5WITS' "Tomb" in Boston.
10/29/04 - Celebrating the Sox
They did it! The Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918 with a sweep of the Cardinals. You're invited to a World Series victory parade in Boston.
10/20/04 - The Ultimate Pumpkin: New Hampshire Spa's Pumpkin Peel is a Treat
The Pumpkin Peel body treatment at the Spa at the Wentworth by the Sea grand hotel, located near Portsmouth in New Castle, New Hampshire, is a real treat!
09/29/04 - Kim's Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns
Here is a collection of pumpkin carving patterns designed by your Guide. Print these free pumpkin carving patterns and use them to carve or paint a pumpkin this Halloween.
09/08/04 - New England Fall Weekend Events 2004
During foliage season, New England is a popular destination for weekenders and day trippers. If you're trying to decide when to plan your trip or if you're looking for a reason to visit in addition to pretty leaves, here is a weekend-by-weekend round-up of festivals, fairs, harvest celebrations and other fun events.
09/01/04 - A Whale of a Tale
Beluga whales are fascinating creatures, and at Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium, you can have an intimate encounter with beluga whales. You can even pat a beluga on the tongue.
08/25/04 - Litchfield, Connecticut, is Lovely for Leaves
Litchfield, Connecticut, makes a great fall foliage home base for travelers who want to see autumn's glory in western New England.
08/18/04 - The Fearless One: The Kancamagus Highway
New Hampshire's National Scenic Byway with the tongue-twister name--the Kancamagus Highway--is New England's most superb scenic drive and a beloved fall foliage route. Plan your trip along the Kancamagus Highway with this driving tour, excerpted from my new book, "Backroads of New England."
08/18/04 - Recipe: Lobster With Corn, Tomatoes, Green Beans and Citrus Vinaigrette
Gordon Hamersley opened his restaurant, Hamersley's Bistro, 15 years ago and has since become one of the most influential and recognizable chefs in Boston. This lobster recipe is from his cookbook, "Bistro Cooking at Home."
08/11/04 - Click Up a Martha's Vineyard Vacation
Martha's Vineyard sits just seven miles off the Massachusetts coast, but it has a reputation for being an involved place to visit. The Winnetu Inn & Resort, however, makes it easy to escape to Martha's Vineyard with an online reservation system that is a Net-savvy vacationer's dream come true.
08/04/04 - Go to Camp with the Patriots
The New England Patriots' training camp 2004 is open, and you can get in on the experience! It's free!
08/04/04 - Quick Tip: Chinese Bus Offers Cheap Transportation Between NYC and Boston
If you need to travel between New York City and Boston but are on a tight budget, here's a travel tip for you: the Chinese bus.
07/28/04 - A Layer of Warmth for New England Travelers
I have been wearing my Comfort Fleece Cardigan from L.L. Bean all over New England, and I felt compelled to tell travelers, particularly those of you who will be visiting from warmer climes, about this perfect extra layer for cool New England days and nights.
07/28/04 - From Kim's New England Kitchen: Summer Harvest Penne Recipe
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 light and seeking to use some of the vegetables freshly harvested from New England's gardens and farms.
07/21/04 - Seal Tour
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 1,200 gray seals. Here is what you need to know to book a seal tour during your visit to Cape Cod.
07/15/04 - Old Orchard Beach: The Sand and the Fun Go On and On
Have you heard of Old Orchard Beach? Here's my complete guide to this seven-mile stretch of sand in southern Maine that is the perfect choice for those who seek not only the amusements typical of a family beach destination but the chance to claim more than a towel-sized piece of beach as their own.
07/07/04 - The Top 10 Must-See Sights in Boston
Boston is a one-of-kind American city that offers visitors opportunities to relive history, immerse themselves in the arts, cheer for hometown sports teams, explore museums, shop for bargains and imbibe at a famous brewery or an even more famous bar. Here are my picks for Boston's must-see sights and attractions.
07/07/04 - The Top 5 Most Unique Tours of Boston
Whether you're planning your first trip to Boston or you want to see the city in a whole new way, here are my picks for the most unique tours of this diverse and infinitely interesting New England city.
06/30/04 - Your Mansion Away From Home
Learn how you can plan a mansion escape at a unique seaside inn in Mystic, Connecticut.
06/16/04 - A Room with a Moo
Did you ever wish there was an old country farmhouse in your family where you could escape from the rigors of city living or host a mini family reunion? Ellen Mann owns just such a place, a Greek Revival farmhouse in Catskill, New York, and the good news for anyone who is envious is that the farmhouse is available for rent... cows included.
06/02/04 - Catskill Game Farm: A Virtual Photo Tour
Come along on a virtual photo tour of the Catskill Game Farm in Catskill, NY, plus learn about visiting this Catskills region attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
05/17/04 - Gay Marriage in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the first state in America to legally permit gay marriage. Here is a basic guide to gay marriage in Massachusetts, including laws, marriage license requirements and inns and other businesses that cater to gay weddings.
05/12/04 - What Are Fiddleheads?
Fiddleheads are a New England spring delicacy. Learn about these coiled ferns, then cook them at home with my collection of Fiddleheads recipes.
05/05/04 - Above and Beyond: A Magical Hideaway at Newport's Abigail Stoneman Inn
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 features, among other things, a secret door cleverly disguised as a wall of books. Behind it is a secret room with a whirlpool tub for two!
04/28/04 - New England Summer Festivals A-Z
Whether your tastes lean more toward chamber music or mashed potato wrestling, there is a New England summer festival for you!
04/21/04 - Six Flags New England is Open for the Season
New England's premier amusement park, Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts, is now open for the 2004 season. Here's your complete guide to Six Flags New England and its Hurricane Harbor Water Park.
04/14/04 - A New Hampshire Waterfall Tour
Spring is the perfect season for a waterfall tour in New Hampshire's Mt. Washington Valley.
04/07/04 - Rome in Connecticut
The Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, Connecticut, is hosting a rather remarkable free exhibit, "Creating St. Peter's," that tells the story of the famous church's history and architecture and includes more than 100 Vatican artifacts.
03/31/04 - Boston's Most Wired Hotels
Looking for a Boston hotel with Wi-Fi wireless Internet access, in-room high-speed Ethernet connections, and other helpful business amenities? Here is your guide to some of Boston's most wired hotels.
03/31/04 - Free Lodging for Cancer Patients
Cancer patients, survivors and their families are inivited by the Stowe Area Association to reserve their free hotel rooms for the fourth Weekend of Hope in Stowe, Vermont, April 30-May 2, 2004.
03/24/04 - Watch, Shop & Dine at Simon Pearce
Simon Pearce in Quechee, Vermont, is a diverse destination where you can watch glassblowers at work, shop for china and glassware by the Irish designer including discounted seconds, and dine in scenic surroundings.
03/17/04 - Find Your Summer Home Away from Home
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 options, particularly for summer vacationers who want to get away from it all.
03/17/04 - A Perfect Gift for Anyone Who Loves Autumn in New England
Forest Flower Jewelry is actually based in Ohio, but anyone who loves autumn in New England will be delighted to discover their affordable pressed leaf jewelry made from real maple, birch, aspen, oak and other colorful autumn leaves.
03/09/04 - Tanglewood 2004
Here's your complete guide to Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshires, including the 2004 concert schedule.
02/25/04 - How Sweet It Is... to be Scrubbed in Maple Sugar
In Vermont, French toast and pancakes aren't the only things being slathered in maple. You can be, too! I'll tell you all about the Maple Scrub treatment at the Avanyu Spa at The Equinox Resort in Manchester Village, Vermont.
02/18/04 - St. Patrick's Day in Boston
If you can't get to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, Boston may be your next best bet!
02/18/04 - Spring Arrives Early in Boston
Each spring, Boston hosts the region's largest indoor flower show and the third largest show of its kind in the world--the New England Spring Flower Show.
02/11/04 - Top New England Events 2004
Mark your calendar: here are the 12 New England and New York State events that made the American Bus Association's 2004 list of North America's Top 100 Events.
02/04/04 - Sweet Suites
Searching for a great room in New England? For spaciousness and all of the comforts of home, choose the Little Harbor Marina Suites at the Wentworth by the Sea grand hotel in New Hampshire.
01/30/04 - New England Super Bowl Headquarters
New England's NFL team is on the way to its second Super Bowl in three years. Here's a guide for Patriots fans and non-fans to cheering for New England's team and hosting a New England-themed Super Bowl party.
01/28/04 - New England B&Bs with "Heart"
Still don't have Valentine's Day plans? Here's your guide to New England B&Bs with "Heart"--that is, New England bed & breakfast inns with "heart" or a close approximation in their names or locations.
01/21/04 - The Town That Votes Together
Dixville Notch, New Hampshire's status as the First in the Nation to voice its preference for a presidential candidate in both the primary and the general election has been a cherished community tradition since 1960.
01/14/04 - Five Places Where You'll Forget It's Winter
Is a New England winter getaway out of the question for the cold-blooded among us? Heck, no. Here's my guide to five New England places where, even on the coldest, blusteriest day, you may just forget that it's winter at all.
01/07/04 - Give It a Shot
If you're looking for an indoor acitivity on a rainy or blustery day in New England and if you've always wanted to learn how to shoot a gun, visit the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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