Yankee editor Mel Allen asked writers for their personal glimpses of New England for the May/June 2009 travel issue. Then, photographers went to capture the places visually. We share their New England scenes here — from Burlington, Vermont, to Norwalk, Connecticut, from beaches to a glorious mansion. It’s our New England. See more work by […]
From Armenian and Italian to Polish and Portuguese, New England is home to a variety of cultural neighborhoods. POLISH, Broad Street, New Britain, CT Within just a few blocks, you can eat lunch, shop for groceries, buy a loaf of bread, consult a lawyer, get a haircut, and do your banking, all in Polish. A […]
Food is such a great entryway to any country or ethnic group that I sometimes joke about saving the airfare and simply strolling the streets of a local Guatemalan neighborhood for baked goods in the morning. Or wandering through Asian markets for an afternoon vacation and lunch. Ethnic enclaves all over New England are teeming […]
You love to travel. Yankee knows New England. Put that together and get 10 outstanding weekends. Cities, islands, lakes, all outstanding — with Yankee‘s top picks for dining, lodging, and things to do in each New England destination. Start your New England weekend here:
I love a good deal. I love Vermont. And I love traveling by train. And now, thanks to a brand new program with Amtrak, I can enjoy all three. Here is the deal: for 12 bucks, you can travel between two towns in Vermont. They’ve also arranged some special lodging packages. Personally, my favorite cities […]
I cannot claim that I have a tradition just yet, but if I remember to do the same thing next year I will have an official spring ritual. Last Thursday on my drive to work, I noticed there was still ice on Dublin Lake. However, on my drive home, the ice was out. My potential […]
For a taste of something new, visit these summer ethnic food festivals in New England. Call ahead or check Web sites for the latest information on schedules and possible admission fees. La Kermesse Franco-Americaine St. Louis Field, jct. West & Prospect Sts. Biddeford, ME 207-282-2894, 207-468-3921 www.lakermessefestival.com The largest Franco-American festival in New England highlights […]
I am really glad my blog is about the outdoors and that the only sport I do where you have to pay-to-play is alpine skiing. Otherwise I would feel like a used car salesman year-round giving you tips on deals. Buy this now. These prices won’t last. In my case, I am only telling you […]
Traveling can leave you feeling more tired at the end of your trip than when you left. But making time for fitness when you’re on the road can keep your energy up and make your trip more enjoyable. Fitness Tips Get Wet. Choose a hotel with a swimming pool. Swimming is a great, low-impact exercise […]
What could be better than skiing for free at Okemo? How about skiing for free and donating some non-perishable food items to a good cause? I think that is better than just skiing for free. FREE SKIING AT OKEMO FOR APRIL FOOLS — NO FOOLING! LUDLOW, Vt. – When skiers and snowboarders visit Okemo Mountain […]
Go to Waterville Valley’s website, and go fast, especially if you are planning on skiing or riding this weekend and need skiing or riding tips. (And no offense, but you probably do. We all do!) Waterville Valley’s Snowsports School offers a variety of tips from their top ski and snowboard instructors covering tactics to ski […]
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