Cape Cod and Islands

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6 Places to Have Summer Splash Fun in a New England Winter

Bring the tropics to your New England location with one of these summer splash fun winter getaways in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire.

14Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Top Ten Picnic Destinations in New England

This is our staff picks of the best places for a picnic in New England – here you’ll find views, activities and atmosphere to take a packed lunch and enjoy.

22Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Revive Christmas Memories on Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a popular summer destination but the chamber of commerce wants to visit for a few days in December to share a Cape Cod Christmas – more here.

25Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Exploring the Southern Massachusetts Coastline – A Personal View

The Massachusetts coastline is a popular destination for visitors and here I share my favorite places and suggestions for activities.

27Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Announcing the National Marine Life Center Mermaid Ball for 2011

The National Marine Life Center based in Buzzards Bay on Cape Cod is having their fourth annual Mermaid Ball on August 27th, 2011 – read more about it here.

16Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Best of Southern New England Island Vacation Escapes

New England is blessed with many great island destinations for vacations or getaways – here we discuss the best in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

25Jun2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Complete New England Guide to South Coastal New England

South coastal New England region has white sand protected beaches and historic islands – use this quick guide to plan your vacation to this scenic region.

28May2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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In My Footsteps: Yarmouthport, Mass.

Nothing beats Route 6A in the spring. The warm, sweet smelling air coupled with the blooming trees and flowers gives every site the appearance of a painting or postcard.

3May2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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All Aboard this Guide to New England Scenic Rail Train Rides

Taking a New England Scenic Rail Train Ride while on vacation is a great way to see the countryside in a relaxing manner. Here’s a guide to the rides to take.

11Apr2010 | | 3 comments | Continued
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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 | | 1 comment | Continued
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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 [...]

7Oct2009 | | 7 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

4Jun2009 | | 5 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

8Mar2009 | | 9 comments | Continued
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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 | | 2 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

5Feb2009 | | 5 comments | Continued
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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, [...]

15Nov2008 | | 1 comment | Continued
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