Stoneforge Foxboro Restaurant To Close

I just read in the Attleboro Sun Chronicle that the Stoneforge Foxboro restaurant in Foxboro, Mass., will close on Monday, June 28, to make way for a new restaurant and function space under the Christina's Functions business.Attleboro Sun Chronicle reporter Rick Foster wrote an excellent piece (as usual -- one of the best reporters in eastern Massachusetts, in my opinion; impeccable note-taking skills!) on the impending closing, writing that Christina's...

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Food Network Magazine Recognizes Six New England Breakfast Restaurants

Congratulations to the six New England  restaurants that were chosen by Food Network Magazine for their great breakfasts!The July/August 2010 Food Network Magazine edition features an appetizing article entitled "50 States, Fifty Breakfasts" with one breakfast place in each state getting a hearty mention --including a specialty dish.  Honors in Connecticut go to Kitchen Little, 135 Greenmanville Ave., in the lively seaport town of Mystic,...

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June Strawberry Picking in New England

Article and photo (Jane and Paul's Farm, Norfolk, Mass.) by Eric H.June is the best time to pick strawberries in New England, so we recommend finding a local farm stand that offers "pick-your-own-strawberries" before its too late for this year. We picked some strawberries two days ago at Jane and Paul's Farm at Fruit St. in Norfolk, Mass. (Tel. 508-520-0812), where the crop was abundant and with some of the sweetest strawberries we've ever tasted....

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Farmers Market, Walpole, Mass., Held Every Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Through October

The summer season brings us many opportunities in New England to visit Farmers Markets in some truly wonderful communities. A recent newcomer to the scene is the Walpole Farmers Market to be held every Wednesday, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., rain or shine, through October in downtown Walpole, Mass (municipal parking lot across from Stone Field). A southwest Boston suburb, Walpole offers a nice small-town personality, thus, providing a nice setting for...

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Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janiero

Rio de Janiero (River of January in English) is the second largest city of Brazil. Among the cities in Brazil, Rio gets the most number of tourist visits every year because of its abundance in wonderful tourist attractions and one of those tourist attractions is the "Christ The Redeemer". The statue is considered to be the largest Art Deco statue in the world. Below are the 10 facts you should know about the magnificent statue.Build between 1922...

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Mayflower II in Plymouth, Mass., a Great Summer Vacation Landing Point

Article and photo by Eric H.Here it is the first day of summer in New England and, for many, the beginning of school summer vacation! This summer, The Weekly New England Travel and Vacation Gazette will be featuring many well-known and hidden New England vacation attractions and destinations to help with your New England summer trip planning. We'll feature extended vacation ideas, as well as day trip and "stay cation" ideas. Always feel free to write...

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Get Updates from Museums in New England

Article by Eric H. Photo of Museum of Fine Art Boston, courtesy of MOTT (MassVacation)We have been building a Twitter list of museums in New England. With 34 listed so far and growing, we think you'll find a great variety, including the New England Aquarium,  Boston Museum of Science, Mark Twain House, the Shelburne Museum, Currier Museum and Paul Revere House.When logging onto this list, you'll find the latest updates, calendar of events,...

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Joan and Ed's Deli, Natick, Mass., to Close After June 20, 2010

Article by Eric H.    I read the sad news on the Joan and Ed's Deli Web Site today that its famous and beloved Natick, Mass., New York style delicatessen will close its doors after June 20, 2010. How sad, just goes to show that our favorite restaurants, for the most part, do not live forever.Joan and Ed stated on their Web Site that the "economic conditions have made it impossible to go on... Joan & Ed will begin an early retirement."...

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Whale Watching in Gloucester, Mass.

Article by Eric H.Whale watching has been a favorite New England travel attraction for many years. I remember taking my first whale watching tour about 30 years ago in Gloucester, Mass., and the memories are permanent. At first scary, the experience turned out to be safe and, ultimately, educational and fun. To see whales within very close proximity truly shows their enormity, nothing like the cartoons or other sights of whales on television (at...

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Free 2010 New England Travel Summer Newsletter Now Online

Article and photo (Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine) by Eric H.It's hard to believe we arrived here so quickly but summer vacation is now upon us in New England. Trip planning is in full motion, en route to more instant memories in our unique region.With that in mind, we have online -- and hot off the press -- our free 2010 New England Travel Summer Newsletter. Chock full of valuable New England travel information and colorful photos,  we...

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The Floating House: Maxima

What is Maxima Beach Resort?Located at Samal Islands, the Maxima is a two-storey beach house designed with four rooms and is also furnished with three king-size beds and four single beds. The house has also toilets and three functioning showers.Staying inside the house is a breeze due to its operational kitchen equipped with cooking facilities, refrigerator and other indoor living tools. Apart from outings, the house also welcomes corporate meetings...

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Old-Time Boston/New England Ad Jingles and Slogans

Article by Eric H.Thought we'd take some time out from New England trip-planning information this morning to reflect on the warm memories of local television and radio ad jingles and slogans from yesteryear.Remember...Bradlee's department store with the ad singers stating that chipper, know-it-all inventory manager "Mrs. B is Buying?"The 1960s-style "In Crowd" swing-like jingle of Dave Dinger Ford in Braintree, Mass., asking "How does Dinger do it?"The...

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Zest up @ Bluejaz Resort & Waterpark

Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark is now considered a premier location for fun and adventure situated in the southern Philippine Islands. Anyone can visit this resort either by car or ferry or take a ride on a passenger ferry just a short distance away from Davao International Airport.Endless Fun under the SunBluejaz is proud of its various waterparks.For adults, there are Big Pool at the Gigantic Waterslides and Bluejaz Infinity pool overlooking Davao...

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Experience Serenity @ Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a fourteen-hectare spread and was recognize as only a pearl farm. The resort is blessed with thousands of white-lipped oysters and cultivated pink, white and gold pearls. Today, Pearl farm Beach Resort promises a soothing and private retreat. Anything is you need is supervised by its congenial and charming staffs.AccommodationDeluxe Accommodation is available. The beach resort has seventy-three guestrooms as well as suites...

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The Best Shopping in New England

Article and photo (Brown and Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet, R.I.) by Eric H.Following up on our recent Shop Local, Buy Local New England! posting, we have also updated out Best Shopping in New England article.  Here we include our top picks for New England country and general stores, mom and pop shops, outlet shopping, indoor malls, open air shopping centers and shopping-friendly historic urban districts in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,...

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