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Day Hiking Connecticut: 5 Best Places to Hike in One Day

February 15, 2022 by Kylia Goodner1 Comment

Day Hiking Connecticut: Trout Brook Valley

I’ve traveled a lot around the United States, and I haven’t met a lot of people with Connecticut at the top of their must-see list. However, as a resident of Connecticut, and someone who has spent countless hours and hundreds of miles hiking, kayaking, and backpacking in more remote areas of the state, I truly believe Connecticut has a lot to offer anyone who loves the outdoors. Connecticut is a perfect location for day hiking because of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Backpacking, Boston, Connecticut, Hiking, History, Ice Climbing, Journey, Massachusetts, Mountain Climbing, New York City, River Rafting, Sports, Trekking, Wildlife

10 Reasons Why You Should Add Nantucket to Your Bucket List

January 20, 2022 by Danny DonchevLeave a Comment

The charming island of Nantucket can be reached by ferry and is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With its endless beaches, cobblestone streets, beautiful New England-style houses and cottages, and stunning wildlife and nature, the magical island is reminiscent of the Caribbean islands and destinations, so you won't even be able to tell that you are on the Atlantic. There are multiple reasons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Bicycle, Caribbean, Connecticut, England, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Maine, Markets, Massachusetts, Museum, Restaurants, Sailing, Sand, Seafood, Sports, Surfing

“Best Harbor in the US” Winners Announced

June 9, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

5 million people had the opportunity to vote in the US Harbors crowd-sourced contest. Rockland, ME — June 2020 — The 2nd annual contest to find the “Best Harbor” in the U.S. wrapped up on Sunday, May 31st with winners announced today. US Harbors, an online site for tides and weather—providing localized information on over 1,400 harbors on the coast and Great Lakes--runs the annual contest to determine the community with the most passion about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Canals, Fishing, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, Seafood, Village

MGM Springfield Jump Starts City’s Future by Rejuvenating Its Past

November 17, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

The Industrial Revolution ended long ago in the United States but remnants of its impact are still palpable. Once temples of commerce, many cities bustled with sprawling factories, grand theaters, turn of the century office towers, majestic hotels, and regal apartment buildings woven together by pedestrian friendly street grids. Today, much of this ornately designed architecture is demolished or condemned. Over the years, speculative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Baseball, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Casino, Celebrity, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Luxor, Massachusetts, Resort, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports

How To Book Cheap Flight With Flight Booking Tips

April 24, 2019 by Frank LonsenLeave a Comment

Air trips are supposed to be costly affairs for common people, due to the expensive prices of flight tickets. So it is best to research online for finding the cheapest air tickets for scheduled flights. There are certain factors that may help in buying the cheapest book cheap flight tickets with Cleartrip and save a lot of money of the passengers. Cheapest days to fly out – It is seen that the weekend flights of all airlines experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Beijing, Belgium, California, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Internet, Malaysia, Massachusetts, Mexico, New Zealand, Vietnam

Red Lion Inn is Your Quintessential Berkshire Getaway

March 30, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

Classic New England villages in The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are typically defined by walk able centers with family run storefronts clustered around the library and post office flanked by towering gnarled centenarian maples & rugged foothills as a backdrop in the distance. Stockbridge is a post card example with the added distinction of having the Red Lion Inn anchoring the corner of Main and South Streets. Originally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, England, Food and Wine, Massachusetts, Museum, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

3 Amazing Fishing Places in the US you Shouldn’t Miss

October 18, 2017 by Bob ColteringLeave a Comment

Whether you like one kind of fishing or the next, the fact is that the United States of America is jam-packed with wonderful places where you can throw your line and battle some seriously hardcore fish. To make sure that you don’t miss out on some of the most amazing angling locations, we’ve put together a short list of the three breathtaking fishing spots. They’re loved by fishermen across the country, so perhaps you should check them out if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, California, Fishing, Illinois, Massachusetts, Restaurants, Seafood

First Week USA Challenge ‘Fifty States of Wigge’

July 15, 2016 by Michael WiggeLeave a Comment

I am currently on my new USA Challenge challenge called ‘Fifty States of Wigge’. That means I have to travel all 50 states in 50 days and I have to face one challenge in each state. My start of the USA challenge was in Maine last week, traveling all by van. The result after seven days is pretty awsome, because I have traveled to already eleven states and drove 1,400 miles. Eleven states sounds way ahead of my schedule, but keep in mind that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Culture, England, Film, Germany, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania

The Surprising Sensual Pull of Providence

October 10, 2014 by Leslie CarboneLeave a Comment

The red retro BILTMORE sign glistened through the rain-pelted floor-to-ceiling windows of the top floor of Providence’s recently renovated 1922 grande dame hotel.  Its simple brashness was striking against the blue-grey sky and russet-brick building on the late-April evening.  Inside all was toasty as waiters served cocktails and crostini, the pledge of a delicious dinner ahead. Chef Kevin Hale kept the promise.  Named one of Coastal New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Bakeries, Boston, Bridges, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, England, History, Ireland, Italy, Massachusetts, Museum, Oyster, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa

Grand dame hotels are two New England favorites

January 15, 2014 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

Elegant, old, stately and welcoming, they are perched high on bluffs overlooking the sea, two New England grand dame hotels with unique identities and charms all their own, especially cozy in the wintry off season when it’s far less crowded. Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, N.H., and Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts, the latter an icon on the Vineyard since 1891, the former since 1874, each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Castle, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Internet, Massachusetts, Massage, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

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