If the suburban Boston lifestyle becomes too intense for you, we suggest getting “in tents” at Normandy Farms Campground in Foxboro, Mass. Proving that you don’t have to drive a million miles to the backwoods of northern New England to have a great camping experience, many of our friends tell us that the 100-acre Normandy […]
Month: April 2012
Sweet Times at the Candyman in Kennebunkport, Maine
Who can make the sun shine in Kennebunkport, Maine? The Candyman can! This friendly, sunny Dock Square candy shop is jam-packed with sweets, including various homemade chocolates, jelly beans, fruit slices, hard-to-find candy bars, fudge, penny candy, salt water taffy and more. We found a little goes a long way — spending less than $10 […]
Affordable Antique Shopping in Putnam, Conn.
Some of those antique stores with the outrageous prices will make you turn old in a hurry. So where does one turn for antique shopping that won’t make what’s in your wallet also a thing of the past? Well, a good start is at Jeremiah’s Antique Shoppes in Putnam, Conn. With more than 40 dealers […]
Bangor, Maine: Where Can We Dine Cheaply?
Bangor residents, business community and visitors: what restaurants can you recommend in your area that aren’t too expensive and offer good food? You can answer in the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of this post. Your feedback will be especially valuable to those visiting Bangor for the first time, whether on leisure or […]
Three Cheap Travel Ideas for Salem, Mass.
Famous at the “Witch City,” Salem, Mass., has a brew of cheap travel destinations that won’t have you flying off the handle. It’s really a great, little city with a fantastic, brick-dominated pedestrian downtown district and appealing waterfront area called Pickering Wharf. Here are three cheap travel ideas that we recommend when visiting this appealing […]
What is Your Favorite Farmers Market in New England?
Farmers Markets are a true treasure, offering fresh produce and other regional merchandise at generally cheap prices while customers help support local business. We like, too, that some of these farmers markets are now-year-round! So, to this, we ask you: what is your favorite farmers market in New England, and why? We’d love to hear […]
Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., Offers Gas Rewards Package
We’re “pumped” to read that the Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., is offering a gas rewards incentive — 10% off the package price for gas on the way home. That package price includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for two daily and complimentary valet parking, according to the Hotel Viking web site. You can view this deal […]