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With the Thanksgiving shopping weekend almost upon us which signals a hectic 4 weeks of parties and holiday celebrations it would seem this isn’t the time to think about 2010 vacations.But the best deals come to the early birds and if you’re considering a trip to New England in 2010 and looking for ideas then hop over to our special New England Vacations suggestion page.You’ll find our top twelve

Looking for a historic and quiet place to visit for a New Hampshire Getaway and within easy driving distance of southern New England cities? Then look no further than Hancock in the Monadnock region of southern New Hampshire.The history facts are Hancock was settled in 1764 and incorporated in 1779. The town has the distinction of almost every building on Main Street is listed on the National

“No Name” Restaurant is housed in a non-descript building on Fish Pier just a block down from the World Trade Center in Boston. It had a reputation for good fish for a good price but indifferent service. Here’s my take after a recent visit.I have not been to “No Name” for many years and the last time I went there was a huge line to get into what to me was a rowdy restaurant with everything

On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the nation’s first ever Open Lighthouse Day will be held in Maine - and you're invited.It is fitting the event is being held in Maine as its collection of 60 lighthouses that dot the coastline are considered one of the prime heritages of the nation.There is barely a lighthouse calendar printed in the world that doesn’t include one of the classics from the Maine

Because many visitors enter Vermont on the eastern portion of the state they miss out on the scenic southwestern area that includes the historic towns of Bennington and Manchester.This region also includes Routes 7 and 7A which are popular with antique collectors and covered bridge fanatics – of which I freely admit I’m one.So today I'm going to remedy this situation.I'll spend time illuminating

I’ve already written about the more well known Newport Rhode Island destination spots but today I’ll share some less-visited gems with you.These “off the beaten path” destinations include family summer destinations, museums, churches, and schools. Newport has a special place in New England and the nation’s history, and a walk around this small city uncovers the significant influence it has had on

The village of Wolfeboro sits on the quiet side of Lake Winnipesaukee in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.The eastern shore of New Hampshire’s largest and deepest lake makes a perfect getaway destination.It doesn’t receive the commercial attention the western shore towns get from tourism and visitors, and the residents probably appreciate it.However, if daytime is not so busy, at night it is a

It seems every Halloween the focus of attention in New England turns to Salem, Massachusetts and its historical past of witches and the macabre. Today I thought I’d visit it as a summer destination for you.Historically Salem was one of New England’s busiest ports in the 18th and 19th century with wharves and ships crowding the harbor area.Although many of the wharves have long gone the remaining

The Boston neighborhood of Charlestown is visited by thousands of tourists each year as the northern terminus of the Boston Freedom Trail.But it also has a rich and colorful history outside the revolutionary era.This is the fourth in the series of visitor’s guide to Boston’s neighborhoods, and today I’ll be highlighting Charlestown.There are 23 neighborhoods comprising Boston, Massachusetts but

This is the third in the series of visitor’s guide to Boston’s neighborhoods, and today I’ll be highlighting the Back Bay.There are 23 neighborhoods comprising Boston.But most of these neighborhoods fall outside the average visitor’s spots to visit. In previous posts I’ve covered Beacon Hill and the North End.Today I’ll be talking about the Back Bay neighborhood. Back Bay together with Beacon

This is a quick tour guide to Beacon Hill in Boston Massachusetts – a historic neighborhood near Boston Common and a popular destination for visitors.This is the second piece in my series on Boston neighborhoods - in my last post I covered Boston’s North End. Today we tackle the most picturesque of the neighborhoods – Beacon Hill.Beacon Hill is residential with most of the red brick buildings

Boston’s Historic North End attracts visitors with its old world charm, Paul Revere’s House, the famous Old North Church, and its Italian restaurants and bakeries.A tour of Boston is not complete without a visit to the North End, and there are various ways of experiencing the neighborhood. Boston’s Freedom Trail passes through sections of the North End as it takes you to Paul Revere’s House and

For the last 16 years Cape Cod Maritime Days has celebrated the link to the ocean this peninsular has recorded since the pilgrims first stepped foot on its shores in 1620.Henry David Thoreau traveled through the outer Cape in the 19th century when it was wild and its shoals were notorious for shipwrecking. He was struck with wonder at both the beauty and harshness of the sea. A sea that provided

I have a fellow writer that posted recently about ideal gifts for Valentine's Day in New England and it made me wonder about the economy and whether this is another holiday that will disappoint retailers, especially Boston florists.With the Internet driving many shoppers looking for gifts for Valentine's Day online, and ordering flowers through web sites, many florists earn their bread and butter

Well, maybe "hot toys" is pushing it a bit this year. After all New England is as impacted by the recession - can I say that word for sure? - as anywhere else. But this holiday season people will still buy presents, and though we may forgo buying presents for other adults, we usually don't stop present purchasing for babies and kids.But this year there definately isn't as much money floating