Cape Cod and Islands

In My Footsteps: Eastham, Mass.

It is the gateway to the Outer Cape. Once you pass through the Orleans Rotary into Eastham it is as if you have traveled to a different place and time.

11Mar2010 | cjsetterlund | 0 comments | Continued

Best Bird-Watching Destinations in New England

I just completed a series of articles for our friends over at the New England Birdhouse blog on best bird-watching destinations in New England.
I’m never happier than when visiting locations in New England that offer the chance to get close to wildlife in scenic destinations. And the six states of New England offer a plethora [...]

7Oct2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued

2009 Guide to Summer Vacation Baseball Fun in New England

New England is known for its love affair with sports, and the summer months puts the spotlight on baseball in the region. Whether you’re talking Major or Minor League, professional baseball is usually within striking distance wherever you visit for a New England Vacation.
While visitors on a Boston Vacation will want to check out a [...]

4Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 3 comments | Continued

9 New England Walking Trails to Exercise the Heart and Soul

I came across an article the other day called why walking is good medicine which you can find at http://alternativehealthfortoday.wordpress.com – it’s worth a read and a few minutes of your time. But that’s not why I mention it.
It gave me the idea for today’s blog post about walking trails in the forests and coastal [...]

8Mar2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued

Massachusetts Lodging Makes Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2009

I’m not a great fan of travel magazine’s “Best Lists” editions where they parade the top hotels to stay or places to visit worldwide. Despite the façade of being independent and unbiased most of these compilation lists are not based on input from people like you and I. They also tend to include hotels or [...]

28Feb2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued

6 Day History and Museum Tour of Southern New England

It’s February which means people are planning a New England vacation. As New England is a popular destination because of the history and living museums, and I’m frequently asked for multi-day tour suggestions on that theme, I’ve pulled together a 6-day tour which focuses on the southern New England states.
This could quite easily turn into [...]

5Feb2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued

Exploring New England Releases Fall 2009 Edition

In a “better late than never” and “finish what you started” attitude, one of our sister publications – Exploring New England – arrived in subscribers email boxes this week.
The fall edition is packed with useful information and resources for planning your 2009 New England fall foliage extravaganza, along with information on Cape Cod Getaways, the [...]

15Nov2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued

Remembering Cape Cod in Autumn

With the shortening daylight and turning of the leaves I’ve been experiencing flashbacks to life on Cape Cod during this time of the year. I’d argue they are the best months – at least for a resident.
Getting around is less of a hassle and life is generally quieter. The lakes and ponds show blotches of [...]

31Oct2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 4 comments | Continued

The Yarmouth Seaside Festival – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

The Yarmouth Seaside Festival has become a staple on the Cape Cod fall scene over the Columbus Day weekend. All the events take place in the town of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts – a favorite family destination for summer vacations.
After Labor Day and the crowds have gone Yarmouth settles back into a quiet Cape Cod community [...]

25Sep2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued

Romantic Getaways in New England

New England is famous for its history, coastline scenery, seafood… and country inns, bed and breakfasts, and first-class resorts. The region has all the elements that make it one of the world’s top destinations for romantic getaways.
If you’re considering getting away for a weekend or longer with your soul mate and want some recommendations for [...]

22Jul2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 6 comments | Continued

A New Cape Cod Vacations Resource on the Block!

Since starting this blog I’ve written a lot of posts about destinations and attractions to see when planning Cape Cod vacations. I lived on the Cape for two years and so I came to know a lot of the best spots to see but I’ve never really pulled it together in one spot… until now.
I [...]

3Feb2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued

The Windmills and Saltworks of Cape Cod

Do a Google search today on the term “windmills of Cape Cod” and the first page of results is full of articles and stories about the wind farms proposed for Nantucket Sound.
Not that is bad, but unfortunately…
Mostly relegated or eclipsed from the results are the resources and information on the history of windmills of Cape [...]

24Jan2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued

Easter at the Seashore…

Last weekend was our traditional first visit to Cape Cod for the year. We couldn’t have picked a better day, but we were missing a few things, really important…
My wife and our dogs. Let me explain.
Its become a family traditional for us to visit a Cape Cod National Seashore beach over the Easter weekend. We [...]

31Mar2005 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued