New England Vacation Planning

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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 | | 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 | | 3 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 | | 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 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Fall Dropped in Early this Year

Fall comes to New England early this year.

29Sep2009 | | 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 | | 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 [...]

27Aug2009 | | 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 [...]

15May2009 | | 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 [...]

1May2009 | | 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 | | 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, [...]

15Nov2008 | | 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 of [...]

1Jul2008 | | 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 [...]

13Jun2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Exploring New England – A New Resource for Visitors

I wanted to let you know about a new resource for people who love Exploring New England. Its got an online magazine format and includes 4 or 5 in-depth articles in each edition. You have to be a subscriber to New England Times Publishing list to receive it regularly, but as becoming a subscriber is [...]

16Apr2008 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Five Reasons to Choose New England Vacations

With just one month remaining before I release for sale the first eBook for New England vacations and trip planning I thought I would give you a brief sample of what to expect in the book in my post today. But more importantly I’m going to remind you later how you can get this new [...]

27Dec2007 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Top Ten Christmas Book List From New England

If you’re looking to buy a holiday gift for someone that enjoys New England then consider something from my top ten New England book list. These are a mixture of guides, pictorial books, and some of the classics from American Literature. And there’s nothing to stop you getting a present for yourself, right? Any one [...]

12Dec2007 | | 2 comments | Continued
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