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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
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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
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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 | Continued
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Fall Dropped in Early this Year

Fall comes to New England early this year.

29Sep2009 | James T Hyde | 0 comments | Continued
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Eastern 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 | Continued
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Remembering 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 [...]

27Aug2009 | James T Hyde | 2 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

15May2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 7 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

1May2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 3 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 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 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, the [...]

15Nov2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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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 [...]

1Jul2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

13Jun2008 | ehurwitz | 0 comments | Continued
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