We all know that lodging can get mighty expensive around New England ski country, but that’s not always the case. The Royalty Inn in Gorham, N.H., is keeping it prices well under $100 a night, at this writing, and is only 10 miles to Wildcat Mountain and 25 miles to Sunday River in Newry, Maine. […]
Month: January 2012
Where to Vacation Affordably in New England Near the Beach?
This morning, we received a great New England “cheap travel” question from Susan and family from the mid west… This website is very informative. We are from St. Louis and planning to drive to Hudson, N.Y., in July to visit a family with two little girls. We would like to treat them for a few […]
Dos Amigos Burritos in Portsmouth, N.H., Offers Cheap, Filling Mexican Cuisine
An appetizing dining scene has emerged in Portsmouth, N.H., over the past several years with virtually every type of cuisine you could imagine. Regarding cheap eats, Dos Amigos Burritos, at 107 State St., is a good choice with burritos starting, at this writing, at around $5, soft tacos at $2.75, quesadillas at $5.95 and chili […]
New England Winter Travel Ideas for the Non-Skier
So, you’re a non-skier and looking for cheap winter travel ideas in New England. Is all hope lost? No! As a non-skier whose first and last skiing experience was crashing into a fence on the beginner trail on a hill at a second-tier ski facility, I had to find alternatives to skiing. Bottom line, your […]
Newport, R.I., Offers Many Cheap Winter Hotel Getaways
Newport, R.I., is best known as a summer vacation destination, but you can still have a “wealth” of fun in the winter at this beautiful coastal community known for its opulent mansions, stunning beaches and great downtown shopping and dining. Before we tell you more, let us get you in the Newport winter mood with […]
The Best Pizza Near Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.
If you’re looking for some delicious pizza before or after a New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium, you’ll have no problem scoring a touchdown finding this fantastic, cheap form of food. Here are some personal favorites: Tavolino, at Gillette Stadium’s Patriot Place shopping and entertainment complex, offers some very tasty “gourmet-style” pizza, including the innovative […]
Four Offbeat Museums in New England
I love cultural landmarks like the Museum of Science Boston and Museum of Fine Arts Boston, but they are not the only ball game in town. New England has its share of offbeat museums that feature themes definitely focusing on the road less taken. Here are a few unique museums in New England that tend […]