Category: New England
Maine’s Fall Beer, Wine and Cider Tasting Trail
Add some pizazz to your fall Maine road trip by sipping your way up the coast visiting micro-breweries, craft distillers and local vineyards. So come along as we create a Maine Beer, Wine and Cider Tasting Trail.
A drive along the coast of Maine is a treat at any time of year, but come fall when roads are banked with trees crowned in reds and oranges, it is perhaps the best time of all to plan a road trip to leaf peep and sample some of Maine’s acclaimed craft beer, wine, and hard ciders! Maine has an abundance of passionately produced local craft beverages that will have you smiling all the way from Kennebunkport to Bar Harbor.
Cape Cod’s Most Wonderful Waterfront Restaurants
Wonderful Waterfront Restaurants on Cape Cod
When September comes and the summer crowds have left the Cape, it’s the perfect season to spend a few days on Cape Cod and dine in some of the remarkable waterfront restaurants. When thinking about grabbing a quick bite to eat or sitting down for a romantic four-course meal, there are plenty of options to choose from from Sandwich to Wellfleet. Cape Cod is know for its exceptional seafood such as lobster, cod, clams, and oysters. In season, it’s often challenging to get a table, but come fall, the views couldn’t be better. When dinning on the Cape, consider visiting these fantastic places for a wonderful meal gazing out to the ocean.
New York’s Rocking Horse Ranch Delivers Total Family Fun
Discover All Around Family Fun at Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, New York
Looking for a great family vacation spot? Then you need look no further than the Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, New York. We discovered the Ranch last year and had such a great time that we returned again this summer. Rocking Horse Ranch is one of a few all-inclusive family resorts on the East Coast. A full-riding ranch, they provide horseback riding at many levels throughout the day and so much more.
The Berkshires Are So Much More Than Tanglewood
The Berkshires Are Much More than Tanglewood, and fall is the perfect season to go exploring.
We have discovered there is more to Lenox, Massachusetts and The Berkshires than Tanglewood. Don’t get me wrong, Tanglewood is a beautiful place to enjoy music and the outdoors; however, there is so much more to see and do in the Berkshires.
World’s Best Cities For Halloween Celebrations
World’s 5 Top Destinations for Halloween Celebrations.
As summer comes to an end, it’s time to look ahead to one of the world’s most popular holidays. Halloween is just to months away and if you’re a fan of black cats, bats, and jack-o-lanterns, take your Halloween festivities to the next level by travelling to one of the world’s best cities for Halloween celebrations.
Moms Plan A Quick Getaway to Mohegan Sun – Here’s What Happened
The Tale of the Mom’s Night Out, or how three Moms from Long Island make an exciting escape to Mohegan Sun Resort in Connecticut.
After considering a few options, we realized the perfect choice for our ladies’ getaway was Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. Let’s review the facts: a short 3-hour drive from New York (Long Island), lots of great restaurants, live entertainment, gambling for those who want to give it a go, and a beautiful hotel with reasonable rates. What’s not to love about that?
Maine Windjammer Cruises – The Best Unplugged Vacation in America
For a vacation that will renew your vigor, reset your internal clock and put you in touch with the commanding natural beauty of coastal Maine, there’s no better choice than to sail aboard one of Maine’s Windjammer Fleet. If you’ve never considered a sailing vacation aboard one of the 9 schooners in the Maine Windjammer Association fleet, you’re missing one of life’s great adventures.
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Best Ways to Navigate New York City For First Time Visitors
First-Time in NYC: Best Ways to Get Around the Neighborhoods
New York City is gigantic, crowded, and difficult to navigate, especially for newcomers. That having been said, most visitors make it harder than it needs to be simply because they don’t do their research. If you plan your routes and make a point of adapting to local circumstances, you can make local NYC transportation much easier. Here are some tips for first-time visitors.
Top USA Beach Road Trips for Summer 2017
Best American Road Trips for Beach Lovers.
It’s the classic experience; loading up your friends and heading for the beach in your car. America has some marvelous, seaside destinations just waiting for visitors with ample parking and easy access to the sand and the sun. If you’re planning on heading out this summer or any other time of the year, here are some destinations well worth the trip.
Fun Summer Getaways at BnB Inns with Pubs Onsite
Raise a Glass: Top B&Bs with Pubs Onsite
Carefully curated wine lists. Locally sourced menus. Passionate artisan chefs. Oh, and you don’t have to leave your B&B to find all three. From Seafood Pot Pie to Smoked Wagyu Sirloin, these B&Bs offer in house pubs packing way more punch than your average watering hole. With sophisticated seasonal grub and hand crafted cocktails, these four B&Bs are offering guests the ultimate onsite pub experience.
Have Kids… Need Toys That Travel!
6 Toy Fair Finds that are perfect for family travel. This year I was welcomed back to the Annual Toy Fair that was held in New York at the Jacob Javits Center and I was on the hunt for toys that are great for bringing on family trips.
The Toy Fair is huge and there is so much to see and learn about. There are lots of new toys that are perfect for a road trip, dinner out, a plane trip, or anywhere you need to go. I was lucky enough to meet with lots of great new up and coming entrepreneurs, who have incredible visions of what kids would love to play with. There were so many to discuss, so sit back and get ready for the toy travel ride…
Romantic Reasons to Visit NYC With Your Valentine in 2017
The pressure is on to plan a perfectly romantic Valentine’s Day for your love. This year with the big day arriving mid-week, it’s a good time to plan a pre-or-post Valentine’s Day getaway to celebrate your affection, and nowhere sparkles with more excitement than New York City. There are lots of romantic activities and sites to experience in 2017, so let’s take a look at our picks for:
The Most Romantic NYC Treats for 2017.
Set The Stage For Romance – Romantic BnB Getaways for Valentine’s Day
Set the Stage for Romance! Romantic B&B Getaways Perfect for Valentine’s Day
A stay at a cozy bed and breakfast, the opportunity to explore wintry landscapes, curling up in front of a fire, or even harboring up in a charming suite indulging in breakfast in bed have enough lure on their own, no matter the day. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, surprising your sweetheart with a B&B getaway makes the experience that much more romantic. We’ve rounded up our top picks for the best B&B Valentine’s Day specials that will make your romantic escape with the one you love memorable.
Discover Camping in the Grand Canyon of the East – Letchworth State Park, NY
How to Camp in Letchworth State Park and Discover the Grand Canyon of the East
You think New York is one big concrete jungle that makes you mad with the hurly-burly of the city life. But the Big Apple has something huge to offer – camping to one of the greatest escapes you’ll ever have: Letchworth State Park. There’s no better place than famed Letchworth State Park which is known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” and considered by many as having one of the most incredible scenery in the eastern states.
B&B Holiday Events and Packages Worth Celebrating
The holiday season is a magical time of year that brings joy to families everywhere, but with that joy comes some form of stress. This year, take advantage of some home-away-from-home hospitality and spend the holidays at a cozy bed and breakfast. From delicious 6-course dinners to sleigh rides in the snow and city light tours, these four B&Bs are offering guests the ultimate festive experiences and packages for you to share with your loved ones.
Ghost Stories From Our Favorite Bed and Breakfast Inns
Enjoy a Spirited Stay at One of These Haunted BnBs and Learn All About Their Resident Ghost
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is almost here. Instead of exchanging ghost stories in the night, why not give yourself, your family and/or your friends a chance to tell of your own spooky stories after a visit to one of these haunted, yet hospitable, bed and breakfasts? Enjoy these stories of some of our favorite BnBs that play host to guests and ghosts alike:
10 Getaways Where Fall Prices Are Falling – Don’t Miss These Bargains
Best Fall Getaways Where Off Season Prices Are A Bargain
Falls is a wonderful time to go traveling. Days are still warm, evenings are cool and comfortable, and nature puts on a show for all of us to marvel at. What makes fall travel even more enticing is off-season bargain prices in much of the world. From New England to California, north and south, everyone has their red marker out, crossing out the high season prices and lowering them for savvy off-season travelers.
Western Massachusetts Fall Roadtrip, Full of Hidden Gems
Each year thousands of leaf peepers tumble into their cars and head north toward the mountains of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to be dazzled by fall foliage displays. Highways become clogged, restaurants are filled to overflowing, hotels are sold out and prices are at their max.
This year we have a smarter suggestion for you, instead of heading north, point your car toward central Massachusetts and discover the beauty of ancestral farms, hillsides awash with fall colors and small towns chock full of farm stands, art, music, history and artisan craft shops. Fall foliage is just as brilliant in this verdant region, but you’ll miss the annoying crowds.
Canandaigua NY – Where Beer & Wine Trails Meet For A Spirited Good Time
The Finger Lakes Region of up-state New York has always been known for its beauty and abundance of acclaimed vineyards. While most travelers are drawn to the southern region to visit Watkins Glen, Hammondsport and Corning; I’d like to draw your attention further north to the delightful city and lake known as Canandaigua.
Come along on our exploration of the Canandaigua Lake area to discover acclaimed vineyards, craft breweries and fine cuisine.
11 Famous TV and Film Coffee Shops You Can Visit For Real
Famous TV and Movie Coffee Shop Hangouts
All of our favorite TV sitcom shows seem to have a comfy neighborhood coffee shop where all the popular characters gather to exchange their inner-most feelings and to share a laugh or two, even if it is supplied by a phony laugh-track…. Even so, travelers love to search out the real diners and coffee shops that were used as TV settings. Probably Tom’s Restaurant in Manhattan is the most famous, as the gathering spot for the Seinfeld gang.
