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Lake Champlain - 5 Ways To Enjoy This Great Lake Lake Champlain is the largest body of fresh water in the U.S. after the Great Lakes, and at 120 miles in length and an average depth of 400’ and 12 miles across, everything about it is impressive. But more impressive than its size is its unspoiled beauty. In a state already known for conservation and back-to-nature vacations, Lake Champlain is the secret destination for a growing number of New England vacationers. Here’s my pick of five destinations and attractions in the ... Vermont Vacations And The Seven Wonders Of The Green Mountain State No matter which season you take Vermont vacations, you’ll see these seven scenic wonders and fall in love with the Green Mountain state. And just in case you mistakenly think there are only seven wonders - think again. Each of these is a vacation in itself, full of the wonders of adventure, breathtaking views, wildlife, and fine dining and lodging. It all begins here... GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST The Green Mountain National Forest is 400,000 acres stretching acro... The Cape Cod National Seashore Treasure Take a captivating trip through Massachusetts’ Cape Cod National Seashore Park. With miles of splendid white sand beaches, inspiring walks and trails, and stunning fragile dunes, the park is a remarkable geological wonder thousands of years in the making. Just keep reading and you can visit it right here... The Cape Cod National Seashore is a 4,308-acre park 60 miles south of Boston, Massachusetts. It was set aside by an act of congress in 1961 to preserve and protect a un... Booking Travel Online - 5 Tips You Must Know Booking travel online is big business these days and on the plus side puts a lot of power in the hands of the consumer to reserve their own travel arrangements. But it’s critical you know 5 things to get the best deal and discount available. So before you begin your travel research and booking online read this article. ALL TRAVEL WEB SITES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL When booking travel online they’re two types you can use: the traditional travel web sites such as Expedia, O... Fall Foliage Scenic Drive In Vermont This fall foliage scenic drive in Central Vermont is a loop tour of about 150 miles. Although it’s possible to do the drive in one day and bypass many of the attractions and rambles suggested, I’d recommend you carve out a weekend to do it justice. The drive offers some of the best views in the Green Mountain National Forest, which in the fall is dramatic and stunning. The scenic drive follows mostly Route 12 south from Montpelier to Woodstock, before heading north on R... Fall Foliage Scenic Drive In Massachusetts Spectacular fall foliage scenic drives are plentiful in Massachusetts from the south shore of Boston down to Cape Cod, and the Quabbin Reservoir area of the central region. But perhaps the most dramatic lay out west in the Berkshires and Mount Greylock region. Here the mountains provide the perfect terrain and temperatures to showcase fall in its entire splendor. And nowhere is this most evident than on one of my favorite Massachusetts scenic drives. Stretching for 63 mile... Fall Foliage Scenic Drive In Maine Fall foliage scenic drives in Maine are varied and include coastal drives around Acadia National Park and the rocky coastline of upper Northern Maine to Baxter State park region, to some of the larger lakes in the state. Many of the scenic drives emphasize the rugged wilderness of thick forests and impressive mountain terrain of the Maine backcountry. Maine is one of the most heavily forested states in the nation, containing over 17 million acres of natural beauty, hikes, ... Fall Foliage Scenic Drive In Connecticut Fall foliage scenic drives in Connecticut include the Long Island Sound coastal routes, and the Litchfield Hills in Northwestern Connecticut. These areas offer dramatic scenic drives any season, but for me, the trip that comes alive in the fall is nestled in eastern Connecticut’s "Quiet Corner" and is Route 169. This is a gem of a fall foliage scenic drive in Connecticut. Let me take you for a quick spin... Peak fall foliage in Connecticut usually starts mid-October and la... Fall Foliage Scenic Drives In New England - Six Of The Best Fall foliage in New England provides a showcase for Mother Nature. Perhaps nowhere else in America, and maybe even the world, are the fall colors as stunning and spectacular as October in New England. Fall foliage in New England really begins in August. The shortening daylight hours trigger the deciduous trees to begin the process of shedding their leaves. It happens all around North America, and all around the world. But in New England it results in a display of special l... Newport RI - Jewel On The Ocean Newport RI has long been the playground of the rich and famous. In the 19th century it became a popular summer retreat for the wealthy escaping the hot humid weather in the large industrial cities of the Northeast. They built their magnificent mansions and brought along their extravagant yachts and boats. The legacy of this era abounds throughout Newport even today. The mansions still remain and many can be visited and toured throughout most of the year. A trip around Newp... A White Mountains Vacation - Most Scenic 100 Miles In New England This amazing trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire includes gorgeous views, a visit to the home of the world wind speed record, and one of most scenic train rides in the east. The White Mountain National Forest is a 4-hour drive north of Boston, Massachusetts. Deep in New Hampshire, the mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain system that covers the Eastern United States. Within the forest park is the White Mountains Trail, and it’s a drive that’s arguab... Old Sturbridge Village Is A Dose Of Yankee Hospitality Old Sturbridge Village has both feet planted firmly in 19th century New England. You’ll experience the dawn of prosperity and modern commerce and what life was like in a typical New England village of the time. Role playing staff in period costumes recreate authentic discussions, and demonstrations of thoughts and skills, found during this exciting era in American history. Once described in a 1950 article as "The Town That Wants to Be Out of Date," Old Sturbridge Village i... Mystic Seaport - Tall Ships, Whaling, And Preservation A day at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut is a link to the glorious seafaring past of New England. The Museum of America and the Sea is an entertaining journey through 19th century nautical life as you visit the three main exhibits at Mystic Seaport: the historic ships, the authentic seaport village and exhibits, and the preservation shipyard. The coastline in this part of New England was once home to huge whaling fleets and many where built along these shores. The area of M... Seven Reasons To Take A Connecticut Vacation As a New England vacation travel writer I’ve always considered Connecticut an overlooked state when people choose destinations and attractions for a New England vacation. As you’ll discover here a Connecticut vacation offers excitement... or peace and quiet, depending on your mood. Let’s take a quick look at seven reasons why you should consider a Connecticut vacation for your next New England trip. THE MUSEUMS OF CONNECTICUT With more than 14 diverse theme museums ... Inns And Bed And Breakfasts - What You Need To Know Inns and bed and breakfasts can be a wonderful type of accommodation for a vacation or getaway weekend. Understanding how they work and the pluses and minuses of choosing them over a traditional hotel room is key to making sure your stay is both delightful and stress-free. In New England, inns and bed and breakfasts are a popular choice and often located in historic homes full of antiques and unique furnishings. In other parts of the country and world the term is more loos... Lake Winnipesaukee - New Hampshire’s Playground Lake Winnipesaukee nestles in the foothills of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It’s the states largest body of water and one of the deepest. Centered in the popular vacation area known as the Lakes Region it provides 4-season pleasure for millions every year. Before Europeans visited the native people had been enjoying the lake for 10,000 years. They gave Lake Winnipesaukee the Indian name meaning "Smile of the Great Spirit." Spend a week on the lake and you’ll under... A Boston Vacation: Five Ways To Experience Beantown A Boston vacation is a mesmerizing trip through the nation’s past and a celebration of its future and center of learning. Here in one city you can experience the start of the revolutionary war, see a coral reef, take a bus on a river, and experience the campuses of MIT and Harvard - and all before dinner. You’ll find Boston vacations a refreshing mixture of historic and modern buildings. And what’s even better is you can see it all - or most - by foot. That’s right the ole... Block Island - Rhode Island's Little Secret Block Island is a refuge for people and nature. You’ll discover towering cliffs, stunning views and some of the best beaches on the New England coast... and without the crowds. You see Block Island takes a little bit of effort to get there, and this is good news for you, as most people won’t take the trouble to take the one-hour ferry ride from the mainland. But it’s their loss... and your gain. Block Island is a seaside jewel lying 12 miles off the southern coast of R...

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