Yankee’s Best Of New England Summer Travel Guide Offers Inspiration For Ultimate Summer Getaways From Those Who Know The Region Best

Dublin, NH (April 2018) — From Cape Cod to the White Mountains to the Maine coast, Yankee’s annual Best of New England summer travel guide (May/June 2018) is filled with inspiration for the ultimate New England summer getaway. With more than 200 recommendations from the experts at Yankee, the issue is chock-full of the best dining, lodging, and attractions in every New England state. Plus, the editors share their picks for epic outdoor adventures, must-try ice cream flavors, road food that’s worth a detour, the hottest summer events, great dog-friendly overnights, and more. “This special travel issue of Yankee encourages you to follow your curiosity, to discover side roads, unexpected delight, new places,” writes editor Mel Allen. “What these pages hold are the conversations we editors have after returning from our own outings, and our talks with trusted travel writers who know the nooks and crannies of their home territories.” Best of New England coverage includes: Best of New England Travel Winners (Pg. 119) – Yankee’s annual selections for the very best dining, lodging, and attractions in every state, from farmers’ markets and family adventures to seafood shacks and luxury hotels. Flavor Faves (Pg. 72) – A baker’s dozen of must-try flavors from top New England ice cream shops, including Blueberry Sour Cream Strudel (Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream, ME), Grapenut (Ice Cream Smuggler, Dennis, MA), and Maple Creemee (Canteen Creemee, Waitsfield, VT). Tastiest Refueling Spots off the Interstate (Pg. 74) – A two-page map showcasing Yankee editors’ favorite eats along New England’s main highways, from seafood in Maine (Bob’s Clam Hut, Kittery) to steamed cheeseburgers in Connecticut (The Lunch Box, Meriden). Unforgettable Guided Adventures (Pg. 80) – Tried-and-true pros who can lead you on the trip of a lifetime, whether it’s mountain biking in Vermont, ziplining in the White Mountains, or riding an ATV in New Hampshire. Wag-Worthy Overnights (Pg. 82) – Five great pet-friendly lodging options that will roll out the red carpet for your four-legged friend. Readers of the issue, which hits newsstands by May 1, will immediately recognize Instagram stars and trendsetters Kiel James Patrick and Sarah Vickers on the cover. The husband-and-wife style gurus produced and star in the photo, which was taken at Jamestown, Rhode Island’s scenic Mackerel Cove. “We couldn’t have chosen a better cover image for Yankee’s summer travel issue,” said Lori Pedrick, Yankee’s art director. “It evokes two of the biggest reasons that millions travel to New England every year: road trips and summers by the sea. The image perfectly reflects the fun we hope Yankee readers will have as we steer them to the best of New England travel inside the issue.” Other notable stories in the issue include: Wake Up, Dig In! (Pg. 54) – Yankee visits a favorite breakfast spot in each New England state to recommend a surefire dish that you can order there … or make at home, using the provided recipes. The Many Worlds of Winnipesaukee (Pg. 84) – New Hampshire writer Bill Donahue explores New England’s most popular summer lake, captured in photos by Yankee senior photographer Mark Fleming. A Sense of Wonder (Pg. 96) – At the Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine, Yankee senior photographer Mark Fleming takes a fresh look at nature through the eyes of the young campers he meets. For more information about Yankee, please visit: https://newengland.com/yankee-magazine/About Yankee Based in Dublin, New Hampshire, Yankee: New England’s Magazine was founded in 1935 and is the iconic American magazine covering the finest that New England has to offer. Covering classic New England travel destinations, food traditions, and home and lifestyle stories with stunning photography and artwork, Yankee has featured many notable American writers in its pages such as Robert Frost, John Updike, and Stephen King. With a total circulation of nearly 300,000 and a total audience of 1.8 million readers, the magazine is published by Yankee Publishing Inc. (YPI), a family-owned, independent company. Yankee has also partnered with WGBH to produce Weekends with Yankee, a 13-episode documentary series on public television that taps into Yankee’s extensive behind-the-scenes access to the region’s six states. YPI also owns the nation’s oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and McLean Communications. More information about Yankee is available at: https://newengland.com/press-contact/

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