Vermont Fall Travel Ideas

Article and photo (views from mid-Burke Mountain, Northeast Kingdom Vermont) by Eric H.Vermont is one of those "You had to be there" states.Vermont's incredible mountain and lake scenery is almost impossible to fully describe, and has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The laid-back lifestyle, the quaint, quintessential small towns with tall white church steeples, and the long winding country roads bring back previous travelers, attract new ones...

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Readers' Favorite New England Scenic Fall Destinations

Article and 2008 late October photo of Cumberland Reservoir, Cumberland, R.I., by Eric H.Recently, we have received some wonderful feedback on readers' favorite New England fall destinations. We must say that we agree with the choices, as stated below, as each area resonates with traditionally wonderful fall foliage. Readers, we appreciate your feedback, and encourage you to further add to this list with your own comments!Here is the latest fall...

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More New Hampshire Fall Foliage Updates!

Photo of Echo Lake, Franconia Notch State Park, N.H., by Eric H.When you hear the words and phrases "spectacular," "vibrant," and "near peak," that means New Hampshire fall foliage is virtually on your New England travel doorstep.With the Great North Woods and White Mountains Regions showing the most vibrant colors, make no mistake that the rest of the "Granite State" has shown increasing amounts of tremendous foliage. Even the Seacoast Region (Portsmouth,...

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Apple Pie in the New England Fall Time

Article and photo (of Andrea DiReda Tabor, Ever So Humble Pie Company) by Eric H.Fall time in New England and apple pie have always seemed like a perfect autumn duo. Picking apples at the local farm and then coming home to start the process of apple pie-making truly brings out the best in fall. The unmistakable sweet apple pie aroma resides quite harmoniously with the outside fall colors, the slight chill in the air, a football game on the television,...

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Maine Fall Foliage Traditionally Ranks Amongst New England's Best

Article by Eric H. Photo left: A mix of evergreens and hardwood trees creates a colorful display on Songo Pond along Route 5 south of Bethel. Credit: Bethel Area Chamber of CommerceMaine boasts 7 million acres of forest and more land covered by trees than any other state in the country, so it's no surprise that fall foliage has traditionally held a popular presence amongst locals and travelers.Granted, Maine has a lot of pine trees, but the reality...

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Autumn Art Fair, Oct. 3, at Briggs Nursery, North Attleboro, Mass.

One of our favorite local art stores, Village Artisans Collaborative, of North Attleboro, Mass., just sent us a message that they will be sponsoring a fall arts and crafts day at Briggs Nursery, 295 Kelley Blvd. in North Attleboro, Sat., October 3, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the beautiful atrium at Briggs Nursery in North Attleboro. The show will feature many works by local artists along with a free raffle for a $50.00 gift certificate to the Village...

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Gatlinburg: A Tourist's Haven

Looking for fantastic vacation? Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee is the most perfect destination for you to have a romantic getaway or rather a family vacation. The area has become a year-round vacation destination that boasts the myriad of attractions for the entire family.Definitely you have this thinking of the adventures that you'll be able to experience during such vacation and of course the usual thought of availing cheap Gatlinburg...

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Country Store, Vermont-Style!

Article and photo (of Bailey's and Burke country store) by Eric H.Everyone loves a good New England country store with the exception of those who don't love a good New England country store.Not exactly a statement of Mark Twain-caliber there (more like Yogi Berra, perhaps), but the reality is that many country stores remain quite popular in an otherwise modern, "superstore" retail generation. Most people we know especially love going to country...

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Cheap Family Getaway Ideas

Having good bonding and family activities need not to be expensive. The enjoyment of every family trip will not depend on how much you have spent for such vacation but on how you made everyone enjoy every bit of the said recreational activity for the family. As they may quote that “going away for the weekend doesn't have to cost a fortune.” Yes it is very possible to have lots of fun as a family at a very little expense, a cheap family getaway....

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New Hampshire Fall Leaf Peeping Bike Rally for a "Wheel" Good Time, Oct. 3-4

Photo: New Hampshire fall leaves (by Eric H.)One of our readers, Madeleine Clark, recently wrote in to tell us about a fantastic-sounding motorcycle-related Lakes Region, New Hampshire, fall event:Leaftoberfest, a leaf peeping bike rally, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, at Laconia Harley-Davidson, 239 Daniel Webster Hwy (Rte 3), in Meredith, N.H. Escorted leaf peeping rides will take off on both days at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.. Live music...

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"Gourd" Vibrations at Sunshine Farm, Sherborn, Mass.

Article and photos by Eric H.Sunshine Farm in Sherborn, Mass., is never out of its gourd(s).Excuse the play on words, but come fall time, gourds play a prominent retail role alongside their famous cousin -- the pumpkin -- at this peaceful road side farm stand, minutes from the more hectic retail shopping pace of Route 9 in Framingham and Natick. Gourds can be used for fall decorations, or for use as sculptures, baskets, masks or musical instruments....

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New Hampshire Foliage Updates, Sept. 24

Photo by Eric H.: Woods in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H. Just received an update from Betty Gagne, of the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, that more vibrant fall foliage colors have graced many parts of the "Granite State." The Fall Foliage Report for Sept. 24 states that "It’s autumn splendor in the Great North Woods region," and the "White Mountains Region is showing a blast of color in and around the area of Waterville...

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Looking for Your New England Fall Foliage Travel Ideas

Article and photo (corn maze, Adam's Farm, Cumberland, R.I.) by Eric H.This is your site. We are merely the facilitators! With that in mind, we are looking for your feedback, ideas, suggestions, etc., on where to go and what to do during the New England fall foliage season. Some topic ideas: best leaf peeping spots, apple picking, corn mazes, country stores, scenic drives, hikes, restaurants perfect for an autumn day, and road side farm stands....

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Bright Future for 2009 Maine Fall Foliage

Photo: Early foliage color Tuesday on Munsungan Lake in Piscataquis County north of Baxter State Park. Credit: Maine Department of ConservationEditor's preface: While New Hampshire and Vermont are household names when it comes to fall foliage leaf peeping, we suggest keeping in mind the other four New England states -- that Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have some traditionally mighty fine fall foliage. To keep up to date on...

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Readers New England Fall Travel Tips #1: Windy Ridge Orchard, Haverhill, N.H.

Editor's note: The Weekly New England Travel Gazette is interested in your feedback for New England fall travel tips. Please feel free to e-mail our crackerjack New England news team with your autumn travel suggestions for the six-state region! Today, Jennifer L., from the Hanover, N.H., region writes us with the following New Hampshire fall travel tip, this one focusing on a special roadside farm stand:"We just LOVE apple picking at Windy Ridge...

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Cruise Ships: An Opportunity For Good Employment

If you're eager and an adventurous type of person who wants to explore the world, have courage to go beyond the limits such as working away from home, and if you have that determination to succeed, then you are definitely one of the people who fits in working in a cruise in the high seas.The cruise ships industry is one of fastest growing and most exhilarating travel and leisure industry in the world. Whether your professional background is in Childcare,...

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Best New England Fall Foliage Travel Destinations Resource

Article and photo (2008 photo of Big Apple Farm, Wrentham, Mass.) by Eric H.If you're overwhelmed on where to start when traveling the six New England states during the fall foliage season, we have a resource to make autumn trip planning easier. The VisitingNewEngland.com "Best New England Fall Foliage Travel Destinations, Vacations and Scenic Drives" offers tips on places we have been to and regard as scenic, fun and relevant autumn New England...

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The Long and "Wining" Road in Connecticut

One of our Twitter followers, http://twitter.com/RuthieB2, just gave us a great autumn tip, stating the "Connecticut Wine Trail is a fantastic trip for a cool fall day."The Connecticut Wine Trail takes visitors through 20 vineyards in some of Connecticut's most picturesque towns. This eastern and western Connecticut excursion offers award-winning wines. All wineries are members of the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association.The wineries include:Bishop's...

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Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza is referred to as the oldest and the largest of the three pyramids in Giza Necropolis and the only surviving marvel in the Seven Wonders of the World. It is constructed around 2500 BC and tagged as the tallest building until the inception of Eiffel Tower in Paris. There are over fourteen million of sandstone blocks that assembles the pyramids. Originally, these blocks are covered in limestone and thanks to Native Egyptians...

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Welcome to the Start of the New England Fall Season!

Article and photo (2008 photo of Adams Farm, Walpole, Mass.) by Eric H.Fall begins at 5:18 p.m. today in New England!Although the past few weeks have brought us fall-like activities like apple picking, some pockets of impressive northern New England fall foliage and local, traditional autumn-related community events, we can now officially say that summer is in our rear view mirror. In the past few weeks, in preparation for your fall travel, we have...

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Phantom Farms Fall Fun!

Article by Eric H.We've posted before on Phantom Farms in Cumberland, R.I., and will do so periodically in the future. The reason: like everything else we write here, Phantom Farms is a New England destination we love to visit and recommend (without any vested interest, of course). Why write about anything else? That way, we pass along straight-from-the-heart travel recommendations along to you!Phantom Farms is a quintessential New England year-round...

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Latest Lodging Review: 123 Inn and Restaurant, York Beach, Maine

Article and photos by Eric H.Our latest VisitingNewEngland.com travel review centers on The 123 in York Beach, Maine. Located directly across the street from Long Sands Beach, this oceanfront inn and restaurant features amazing views from each room's own private balcony. The 123 also fulfills a rare York Beach travel feature, offering lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner under one roof.Formerly the Inn at Long Sands, The 123 carries on the tradition...

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Apple Picking and Beyond at Belkin Lookout Farm Makes for a Fruitful Day

Article by Eric H.If you're looking for an apple picking experience that goes beyond just picking apples, then Belkin Lookout Farm in Natick, Mass., is the place to "pick."In the same town that brings you the densely-populated commercial stretch of Route 9 with just about every store imaginable -- and a seemingly continuous traffic jam -- Belkin Lookout Farm resides on 180 acres of beautiful farm land in a truly quiet rural section of South Natick....

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The Latest New Hampshire Fall Foliage Updates

(2008 photo of Concord, N.H., by Eric H.) Fall Foliage report source: New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism)The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development just sent us an update on the latest fall foliage reports across New Hampshire. As could be expected, this is the time of the year when trees start to turn over an "old leaf," many transforming into bright colors. While we still have a ways to go to reach peak fall foliage...

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Cheap Romantic Getaways: More than luxury and style

You need not to be a big spender to enjoy a romantic weekend; there are really many and myriad ways to find cheap romantic getaways that will have you on the road or that would lead you to a wonderful relationship in no time.Giving up luxury and style in finding a cheap romantic getaway is but a myth. There are many bed and breakfast in smaller towns that offer some wonderful and extra-ordinary amenities, plus the cozy rooms that are more beautiful...

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