What Massachusetts Towns Remind You of Small-Town America?

Article and Photo (of Lord's Department Store, Medfield, MA) by Eric H.I recently started a thread on City-Data.com asking readers "What Massachusetts Town Reminds You Most of Small-Town America?"As we see elements of New England become supersized with big box stores, faceless strip malls -- and preservation taking a back seat -- we can thank certain communities for maintaining their small-town, local flavor. A small town feeling might include,...

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Vermont Northeast Kingdom Winter Carnival, Feb. 6-8

Our good friends from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing sent us yesterday a list of some really great sounding events in February 2009. One event that stands out, from our perspective, is the Island Pond Winter Carnival, Feb 6-8, in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Events include a snow sculpture competition, ice skating, bon fire, children's' fishing derby, a snowshoe excursion up Bluff Mountain, sled racing and more. For specific times and locations for this special weekend, visit . For a comprehensive listing of events, log...

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A Hotel Resource for Metro Boston Business Travelers

VisitingNewEngland.com recently added a Metro Boston Hotel Guide For Business Travelers. In the guide, we offer many business traveler-friendly hotels at the lowest available rate.Knowing that corporate, non-profit and governmental employees frequently do business in Boston and the highly developed suburban Boston industrial and corporate parks, we have created links to myriad towns and cities in this region. So while you'll find a great list of hotels in Boston, you'll also find lodging by the technology belts in Waltham and Burlington-Woburn,...

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Pleasantly Surprised by Lee, MA, in the Berkshire Mountains

Article and Photo by Eric H.Coming back from our favorite destination of Cooperstown, NY, is always difficult. It's hard to leave the picture-perfect, tree-lined Main Street filled with shops, restaurants and grand, old historic homes and inns. The nine-mile long Otsego Lake, the rolling hills and all the other splendid surrounding rural scenery is breathtaking. Of course, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, The Farmers' Museum and...

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Scrub Island: Privately Owned but Publicly Fantastic

Off the eastern tip of Anguilla is uninhabited Scrub Island, about 3 miles square and fun to visit. On the leeward side is a beautiful white sand beach which usually has calm waters. It is the only one in Anguilla that faces completely away from the prevailing winds and seas since Anguilla runs east-west and the winds come from the east.The interior of Scrub consists of rolling low hills, soft and green more like Scotland than Anguilla. It is an...

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Thank-you, Curt Schilling

This is a thank-you letter to Curt Schilling.Curt, although I do not personally know you, I want to thank you for everything you've done while spending time in the Boston, Mass., area. While some people focus on your strong opinions, I choose to center on your humanity, your mission to help others in need, your support of our brave men and women Soldiers, to fully potentiate your baseball skills with 100 percent effort, and your daily presence as a lifelong student of baseball, history and, most importantly, life in general. Unlike many people...

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A Hidden Restaurant in Medfield, MA

Article by Eric H.Basil restaurant, in Medfield, MA, meets all the requirements of those looking for an affordable upscale quality restaurant, a hidden New England dining gem, and a conversation vehicle where you can show off your vast knowledge of restaurants no one else knows about.Located in a modest Medfield neighborhood just behind the town center, Basil, at first inspection, looks like, perhaps just another home in the neighborhood until you look in the windows and realize (1) either this is a very big family sitting down to dinner or (2)...

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Harbour Island: The Best Island in the Caribbean!

Harbour Island is one of the famous tourist destination in the world. It is the ideal vacation destination for pink sand beaches enthusiasts. The island also offers a unique diving experience with undoubtedly luxurious resorts. This Island is one of the Out Islands of the Bahamas.Known simply as Briland to its residents, Harbour Island, Bahamas, is often called the Nantucket of the Caribbean. The colorfully painted New England-style architecture...

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Navy Island: A Package of Adventure & Fun!

The white sand beaches on Navy Island don't get too crowded when they are open to the public, making this spot a great place to enjoy Jamaica's shores. Navy Island used to boast tranquil beaches and prime underwater viewing for the adventurous type.Those searching to find a secluded spot in Jamaica could find that Navy Island suits them perfectly. Not too far from any cities, but you won't be too far from the beaten path, you'll discover a great...

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Trinidad: Caribbeans' Place of Pleasure

Adventure is a normal thing in this place, from hiking through rain forests on the trail of hidden waterfalls and exploring deep caves, to cycling through verdant countryside, turtle watching and kayaking past wildlife filled forests. These are just few of the list that Trinidad actually offers.Trinidad aside from adventure and fun provides a venue for eco enthusiasts. Trinidad has more than 450 bird species, 108 types of mammals, 55 reptiles, 25...

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