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What Can You Do With an 8-Foot Tall Gorilla?
Most marketing folks are familiar with “guerilla marketing,” but at least two stores in New England prefer the real thing, Gorilla marketing.
For reasons as yet unclear to those in marketing, the shopkeepers’ beliefs are that gorillas help bring people into their shops. A large stuffed one sits in a chair outside Shaw’s General Store on [...]
The Muskellunge Is Back in Vermont Waters
According to the Burlington Free Press and Associated Press reporter Steve LeBlanc, Vermont and New York states are working together to bring back the muskellunge for sport fishing.
Muskellunge had all but disappeared from the Missisquoi River and Lake Champlain during the 1970s, but both states are determined to help the fish make a big comeback. [...]
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 [...]
Harrow’s Chicken Pies: A New England Tradition
by Eric. J Hurwitz
Harrow’s chicken pies are a surefire way to get in a “fowl” mood, in the best sense.
The Reading, Mass.-based storefront, in business for more than 50 years, continues to create amazing, old-fashioned chicken pies. The slow-cooked, white-meat chicken combines with the ultimate homemade gravy, resulting in a chicken pie that would even [...]
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 free [...]
New England Seafood - Lobster, Chowder, Shellfish, Where and How to Get it, and How to Cook it
It’s difficult to imagine visiting or vacationing in New England and not dining on fresh New England Seafood.
It’s such a healthy treat as well, and in plentiful supply in restaurants and shacks along the coast.
New England seafood is even enjoyed in rural Vermont or the mountains of New Hampshire.
Maine Lobster is probably the first seafood [...]
New England Vacations Guide Now on Facebook
You can now find New England Vacations Guide on Facebook along with all your other friends.
I’ve been a user of Facebook for awile and have literally made hundreds of new friends, and even found some “lost” ones in just a short time. I’ve been sharing photos and joining groups who share an interest with the [...]
Here’s a Round-up of Fall Country Fairs in Northwest Connecticut…
A rich tradition of country fairs in Connecticut’s Northwest Hills is “on tap” again for fall of 2007. Traditional fall fairs in New England include a generous helping of livestock activities, regional cooking, entertainers, rides, and general family fun.
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The New England Honeybee Scare…
As we all finish up celebrating the last of the firecrackers and rockets on Fourth of July in New England can we all please spare a thought for the bee… in fact specifically the Honeybee.
Without this apiary our trees would not bare fruit and our lives would be less. And in case you haven’t [...]
Celebrate a New England Fourth of July at these Unique Destinations
America celebrates its birthday this week – Wednesday Fourth of July to be exact – and outside the usual town firework displays and carnival fairs there’s plenty going on around the region this week than seeing your money just go up in smoke!
Stay tuned if you want a spectacular alternative to the Esplanade of Boston [...]
The Most Amazing Adventure Site
I’ve just got to tell you about this…
A friend told me today about a trip his brother is taking. Well it’s more than your regular vacation trip. Listen to this.
Greg McKenzie is traveling by motorcycle from the southernmost point in South America - Ushuaia - 55deg South near Cape Horn, to the northernmost town in [...]
Hello – This is the Fraud Squad Please Contact Us!
This message on my answering machine made my whole body shudder!
My first thought was… identity theft. Somebody has discovered one of my credit card numbers and is going berserk somewhere in Europe with it.
The last time this happened, Moscow seemed to be the target for spending. And you know at the end of the day, [...]
Six Call Backs and a Funeral
At 3:00am this last Monday morning my wife received a call from her family in England. It was one of those dreaded bad news phone calls. Somebody phoning the U.S. from England at that ungodly hour is not usually looking to talk about the weather or their latest vacation.
Just a few hours before the call, [...]
A White Mountains Treat…
On Friday March 11th, I packed skis, luggage, and two of my kids into our mini van and headed north for a mini-weekend vacation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Here’s what happened….
I was a little scared that I’d left our skiing vacation too late this year. I thought by that date it would [...]
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the New England Vacations Guide Blog.
I’ll be publishing seasonal trips and vacation ideas for the New England area, and announcing special attractions and ooportunities throughout the year.
You can learn more and pick up a downloadable free report at New England Vacations Guide site.
Thanks again for stopping by,
Warmly,
Cliff Calderwood
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Thanks for comment Karen. We tried to get on the cruise but unfortunately we got there too late and it ...
You can also take a harbor cruise while in New Bedford which leaves just a short walk from the museum. ...
Ya lisa Im disappointed myself. my son is 21 months and I brought him last year when he was 9 ...
I cannot believe that they moved the spectacular to Connecticut! Whey did they move it this year? I've been going ...
Hi Jo,
Yes the northern areas will probably be past peak and it’ll moved to southern areas like Massachusetts and Connecticut. ...
Enjoying the ebooks - will be coming to New England in 3 weeks - too late for the north tours? ...
Hi Bill,
I've done this ride as well and it is safe. The company has plenty of leaders preparing the way ...