New England Vacation Planning
Fall Foliage Scenic Drive – Lakes and Leaves Maine
Maine is one of the most heavily forested states in the nation, with over 17 million acres of natural beauty and fall foliage scenic drives. Here’s one.
9Aug2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
Special July 2010 Events in New England
July tends to be a month filled with events for vacationers but here are some special events you may have missed when lining up your visits for July 2010.
11Jul2010 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
Escape to Nantucket Island Massachusetts with this Guide
Once the whaling capital of the world, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts is now a magnet for those seeking an escape vacation filled with natural beauty.
29May2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
The Itsy-Bitsy New England Vacation Planning Guide
This time of year I’m inundated with people asking for my New England vacation planning advice. Here is the basic advice I give to help them with their planning.
30Apr2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
Keene, NH: A Weekend Getaway
Read about Jessica’s latest New England getaway weekend to Keene, New Hampshire. Keene has many places to see and things to do.
27Feb2010 | jessica layne | 1 comment | Continued
Books about New England make Fine Holiday Gifts from this Selection
If you’re feeling a little stressed to get a gift for the holidays and only a few days left then consider a New England book from this selection.
16Dec2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | ContinuedFall Dropped in Early this Year
Fall comes to New England early this year.
29Sep2009 | James T Hyde | 0 comments | ContinuedEastern Equine Encephalitis Claims 125 pheasants, 14 Horses in Maine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis kills 125 pheasants and 14 horses. While there’s no danger to humans from the infected animals, mosquitoes do carry the disease, so precautions should be taken.
24Sep2009 | James T Hyde | 0 comments | ContinuedRemembering Dominick Dunne, a Cherished Friend and Mentor
On August 26, 2009, New England lost two great men, Dominick Dunne and Edward M. Kennedy, ironically, two individuals with a similar heritage who did not much care for each other. That had to do with Dominick’s constant scratching at an itch for justice, particularly among the rich and famous.
I first met Dominick Dunne on [...]
New England Vacation Planning – Answers to Common Questions
Over the years I’ve answered a number of questions from people planning to visit New England for a vacation.
The region is rich in both history and scenic beauty and when people start to plan their own vacation they quickly become overwhelmed and seek out guidance and help. Unfortunately most web sites confuse people even more [...]
Announcing our New England Vacation and Getaways Video
After months of planning and long hours of production we have produced our first video about New England vacations and Getaways. It showcases the coast, lakes and mountains of the region, along with attractions, lodging, and wildlife scenes.
Our goal was to focus on the variety of the region and the many types of vacations and [...]
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
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 [...]
The New Hampshire Fun Pass
If you’re a family with young children taking a New England vacation this year or trips to destinations or attractions around the region then consider purchasing the Fun Pass discount coupon book.
The Fun Pass is $25 and can be obtained from the New Hampshire Breathe organization which was formerly the American Lung Association [...]
Rooms With a View: The Katahdin Inn at York Beach, Maine
by Eric J. Hurwitz
VisitingNewEngland Hotel Guide
Hotel names within coastal regions can be misleading. Pick a place blindly out of a travel guide advertisement with the words “mist,” “ocean,” or “sea,” and you could very well find yourself located right next to an endless highway of strip malls and fast food chains, miles from the ocean.
Of [...]






