Nov 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: New England was made for the holiday season. Sure, it's a bit chilly up there in the winter, but bundle up, and it's impossible not to be sucked in by the charm of one of the oldest corners of America. If you're looking for a great way to maximize your spending power this Christmas (who isn't?!), check out five great ideas from New England Inns and Resorts. There's plenty of variety ... but little ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Five ways to make a dollar go further in New England this holiday season
Nov 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: New England was made for the holiday season. Sure, it's a bit chilly up there in the winter, but bundle up, and it's impossible not to be sucked in by the charm of one of the oldest corners of America. If you're looking for a great way to maximize your spending power this Christmas (who isn't?!), check out five great ideas from New England Inns and Resorts. There's plenty of variety ... but little ...Photo of the Day (10.25.09)
Oct 25th, 2009 at 7:00PM: A famous landmark need not be the subject of your travel photos. As Flickr user justin fain demonstrates in today's choice, sometimes an alternate perspective is all that's needed to make your photo shine. The wonderful texture of the binoculars, coupled with the blurry silhouette of the lighthouse in the back, lend this image a great sense of depth and visual interest. You almost feel like you're ...Photo of the Day (10-21-09)
Oct 21st, 2009 at 6:00PM:
There are some photographs that are the stuff from which novels are made--or if not a novel, a mighty fine short story--possibly written by Annie Proulx or Alice Monro. This stunning shot taken in Maine by justin fain is one of them. There's a moody quality to the lighting and the colors that immediately drew me into the scene. Although the shot is absent of people, except for the lone boat in ...Ground-level intelligence on the top restaurants in the country
Oct 19th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Everybody loves to publish lists, but few have so much data as OpenTable upon which to draw. So, when that site puts out a list of top spots, it's definitely worth a look. The latest, "Fit for Foodies," is the result of 3 million restaurant reviews, which ultimately led to 50 restaurants that are definitely worth your time. Upon quick inspection, I haven't been to any of them (which probably makes ...Leaf peeping in the northern hemisphere
Oct 6th, 2009 at 4:30PM: Let's face it: autumn is here. But why not embrace the fall by heading to the hills and enjoying the turning of the leaves from green to fiery red? It's no secret that New England is one of the world's top fall foliage destinations, but I bet you didn't know that there are several other places in the northern Hemisphere where you can see the trees in their autumn glory. An additional bonus? Fewer ...Carve a pumpkin, win a vacation
Sep 27th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Head up to Cape Elizabeth, Maine to cut up a pumpkin, and you may wind up with a return trip. Inn by the Sea is taking the New England institution of pumpkin carving to a new level. Spend two nights or more at this resort in October, and you'll be given a complementary pumpkin ... along with the accoutrements for turning it into a frightening or masterful Jack O'Lantern. And, be sure to make some ...Unlimited golf at Samoset Resort in Maine
Sep 22nd, 2009 at 3:00PM: At the Samoset Resort in Maine, you can play as much golf as you want. The new program offered by the resort offers unlimited use of its 18-hole golf course. If you get tired of watching hooks and slices, keep in mind that seven of the holes are ocean-side, and 14 offer great views of the shore. At $299 a night, you'll pick up a savings of more than $100 a night. In addition to the unlimited golf, ...Four New England leaf-peeping deals you won't want to miss
Sep 5th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Fall is right around the corner, and in New England, this means the leaves are getting ready to change. If you're planning to be part of the influx of leaf-peepers to the northeast corner of the United States, New England Inns & Resorts has put together some great deals to help you make the most of your experience – without draining your pockets.
Whether this is your first trip to New ...Economic consequences: travel with your family
Jun 28th, 2009 at 12:00PM: I guess there are some families that genuinely enjoy traveling together. Dozens of people buy out plenty of space in a motel – or line up a few cottages – and arrive in force for some good ol' fashioned family bonding time. I wouldn't do it (coordinating travel inside the immediate family is hard enough), but there's an element that will.
Take out the element that looks forward to a ...Hot New England deal will help you cool off this summer
Jun 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Once Manhattan turns into a pressure cooker, usually in mid-July, I'm looking for the exits ... and I fully realize that we don't have "real" heat up here. So, if you have it worse than I do, check out the latest deal from Samoset Resort. Tucked away on the edge of Penobscot Bay, this property's new zero-entry pool is a great place to hide from the heat this summer, even if only for a weekend. ...Plan a golf getaway in New England this summer
Jun 21st, 2009 at 3:00PM: When summer hits, it's time to go north to play golf. After all, who wants to get drenched while pushing through 18 holes on a hot Florida day? Instead, put New England on your itinerary. There are plenty of golf packages being offered in conjunction with the inns and resorts in these six small states. And, where else will you find some courses with unlimited rounds, free carts and unrestricted ...Gadlinks for Monday 5.8.09
Jun 8th, 2009 at 7:00PM: This Monday brings some wacky travel posts around the web, as well as some practical tips for summer trips.
My True Slant friend, Jeff Koyen, offers up a hilarious list of the world's worst cruises. Believe it or not, a Twilight cruise is set to sail from Seattle to Alaska in August 2010.
What is a sexy beach? Thomas Kohnstamm for Forbes Traveler tells us it's a combination of sea, sand, ...Top 10 national parks, thanks to TripAdvisor
Jun 6th, 2009 at 12:00PM: More than 3,000 TripAdvisor readers in the United States have selected the top 10 national parks. Big shock: nine out of 10 are out west. Only Maine made it onto the list. But, let's face it – if you want big, impressive national parks, you have leave the East Coast.
These readers are definitely interested in the national park scene. More than 70 percent plan to visit one this year, up ...Five quick trip splurges to take with the Amazing Race's million dollar win
May 13th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Now that Victor and Tammy have discovered that they get along with each other quite nicely, AND they've won the million dollar prize on Amazing Race 14, they could pool their resources for some dandy vacations and have plenty of money left over for two houses and the stock market. This is the time to buy. At least, that's what I've heard.
Let's say that Victor and Tammy only have a few days to ...Flight crew tasty, but off-limits
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Man bites dog? Well, woman bites fight attendant (or tries to, at least).
A Russian-born British woman will be spending the weekend in a Maine jail this weekend. She's accused of having popped some prescription drugs and washed them down with a few bottles of wine and – you can't make this stuff up – liquid soap from the plane's lavatory.
Amazingly, she had the energy to rumble ...Inn by the Sea to cut rates, benefit Habitat for Humanity
Mar 20th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Inn by the Sea, an eco-luxury property in Cape Elizabeth, ME, is dropping prices 50 percent Sunday through Thursday this spring. The goodwill go guests is wrapped in a larger act of conscience – guests taking advantage of this rate will write a $35 check to Habitat for Humanity. The "Hospitality for Humanity" program is sponsored by the Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA), which raises cash ...More Maine travel: Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography
Mar 15th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Maine has been on my radar lately. My husband has talked about heading there this summer. A friend who I don't hear from often emailed me about skiing in Maine which prompted a post on skiing in Maine. The options for Maine skiing will take you right on into April.
Then while researching for a post on maple syrup festivals I found Maine is involved with the maple syrup action as well. Today while ...Maple syrup festivals: Hit one now through May
Mar 13th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Depending upon where you live, when the temperatures are just right, it's maple syrup time. In Ohio, maple syrup events are scattered across the state from the beginning of March until May. In Canada and elsewhere, there are maple events a plenty. Each offers something different, although syrup and syrup making is the main highlight. I've been to four of them. Each time I go to one of these ...New England: dirty, sexy, sweet
Mar 6th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Mud and maple shroud every New England spring. Thanks to an economic climate that is devastating the travel industry, you can indulge for cheaper than ever. Properties in the New England Inns & Resorts Association (NEIRA) are adding maple to mud as the snow melts, and some are throwing in a bit of spice.
Mud & Maple Madness: Inn at Ellis River, Jackson, NH From March 15 to May 21, pick ...The United Statements of America
Jan 19th, 2009 at 3:30PM: In the Strange Maps blog we trust. "In Mottos We Trust? United Statements of America" is a terrific map which features each state's motto -- translated, where appropriate. Check out what yours says here. Some of our favorites?
Wyoming: Equal Rights (because they were the first state to give women the right to vote. Way to go, Wyoming!)
Oklahoma: Labor Conquers All Things (that depresses the ...
