12/11/07 - The 10 Best New England Calendars for 2008 
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 2008.

11/27/07 - Hudson Valley Mansions Aglow 
Much like Newport, New York's Hudson Valley is home to some of the region's finest architectural masterpieces, which served as mansion homes to industrialists and the landed gentry. These elegant mansions are even more breathtaking when adorned with Christmas decorations.

11/21/07 - A Gourmet Treat from Maine 
You might not expect a gourmet restaurant near the Maine coast to specialize in biscuits, but the biscuits that come out of Michael Gagne's kitchen are anything but ordinary. Imagine my delight when I discovered that I could buy his 72-Layer Cream Cheese biscuits in the frozen foods section at my local Whole Foods Market.

11/7/07 - Mayflower II Photo Gallery 
The Mayflower II, a carefully crafted replica of the four-masted cargo ship that carried 102 religious dissidents to New England's shores in 1620, has been a fixture in Plymouth Harbor since 1957. These photos, taken during the famous ship's 50th anniversary year, provide a glimpse of what visitors experience aboard Mayflower II.

10/29/07 - Celebrating the Sox
They did it! The Red Sox won their second World Series in four years with a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. You're invited to tomorrow's World Series victory parade in Boston.

9/26/07 - The Grape Pie Capital of the World
During the fall harvest season in 1965, Al Hodges introduced patrons at his Redwood Restaurant in Naples, New York, to a new dessert made with sweet-tart Concord grapes. More than 300,000 pies later, this unassuming village at the southern tip of Canandaigua Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region has earned its reputation as the world's grape pie capital.

8/21/07 - Height of Land: One of Maine's Most Scenic Spots
Height of Land is one of the most picturesque places in Maine and perhaps all of New England. Located in the western part of the state, this scenic overlook will take your breath away.

8/21/07 - 8 Fall Day Trips from Boston
If you live in Boston or plan to visit the city this fall, here are some suggested fall day trips you can take by bus, or set out in your car for scenic autumn destinations within a two-hour drive of Boston, Massachusetts.

8/14/07 - From My Kitchen: Kim's Easy Cod Recipe
Cod has been a New England food staple since the Pilgrims arrived on the region's shores. We even have an entire Cape named for this fish, which was found in remarkable abundance by early settlers. From my New England kitchen, here's an easy recipe for breaded cod fillets.

8/7/07 - Beer Works' Beer-Basted Cheeseburger Recipe
Beer Works is a brewery/eatery with three Massachusetts locations. The small chain is known for its handcrafted specialty brews and its extensive menu. If you want to add a taste of New England to your summer barbecue, try Beer Works' recipe for beer-basted cheeseburgers.

7/25/07 - Six Flags New England Coupon and Discount Offers
Looking for a Six Flags New England coupon or discount offer to help you save money on admission to New England's premier amusement park? Here is a round-up of ways to make your day at the park more affordable.

7/18/07 - A Maine Lobster Boat Adventure
Ever wondered what a lobsterman's day is like? Want to learn all about Maine's delicious and mysterious crustaceans? Are you dying to know how to tell a male from a female lobster? Then come along on this photo tour, or book your own spot aboard the Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure out of Rockland, Maine.

7/5/07 - The 10 Most Memorable Things To Do on the Massachusetts North Shore
The Massachusetts North Shore is a New England coastal region that holds many surprises for visitors--all within an hour of Boston.

6/27/07 - The Catskills: Immortal Mountains
An excerpted driving tour from my new book, Backroads of New York.

5/30/07 - The Best Boston Discount Programs for Travelers
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.

5/23/07 - Nantucket in the Spring: A New Photo Gallery
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 Nantucket's harbor, beaches, lighthouses, cobblestone streets, cranberry bogs and historic attractions, along with the flowering trees and sunny daffodils that are a harbinger of spring on this lovely island.

5/9/07 - A Restaurant for Beer Lovers
The Country Inn of Krumville in the tucked away town of Krumville, New York, has 500 different beers on its impressive, wall-sized beer menu.

5/2/07 - 10 New Things to See and Do in New England This Summer
There's so much new to see and do in New England during the summer of '07.

4/25/07 - Photo Gallery: Cathedral of the Pines
Cathedral of the Pines is one of New England's most moving and spiritual places.

4/18/07 - New England Summer Festivals A-Z
Whether your tastes lean more toward garlic golf or zydeco music, there is a New England summer festival for you!

4/11/07 - Get Ready to Wiggle! Six Flags New England Opens Saturday
There isn't a preschooler in New England who doesn't know the Wiggles, I'll wager, and that means Six Flags New England is the place to be this year if you're traveling with tiny tots.

3/28/07 - Photo Gallery: Newport's Famous Cliff Walk
Join me for a sunset stroll along Newport, Rhode Island's famous Cliff Walk, one of the most scenic and romantic walking trails in all of New England.

3/7/07 - Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
An estimated 600,000 people attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston each year.

2/28/07 - Top New England Events 2007
Each year, The American Bus Association selects North America's Top 100 Events. Grab your calendar and jot down the 14 New England and New York State events that made this year's "Top 100" list.

2/14/07 - Inside View: Foxwoods' Most Luxurious Hotel
In this new photo gallery, I'll show you around Foxwoods' most luxurious hotel: Grand Pequot Tower.

1/17/07 - Spend a Night at the Museum... Really!
The Ben Stiller movie Night at the Museum has sparked kids' interest in visiting museums and perhaps even staying overnight. Here are several New England museums that host overnights.

1/3/07 - 10 Ways to Enjoy Winter in New England
New England is lovely when blanketed in winter white. Winter is skiing and snuggling season, a time to enjoy the invigorating freshness of a winter day, then sip hot cider in front of a fire with the one you cherish. Here are 10 ways to experience the best of winter in New England.

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