Maine native Sheila Grant has written a book that should be great bait for your cheap New England trip planning: 50 Great New England Family Fishing Vacations. New England has no shortage of fishing destinations and Grant writes in detail about her favorite places to fish, as well as other recommended outdoor recreation opportunities, lodging […]
Month: April 2012
How a Family of Six Spends $4 a Week on Groceries
Kathy Spencer, of Boxford, Mass., recently caught our “cheap living” side of the brain with ideas on how she spends $4 a week on groceries for a family of six. You can view the ABC interview with Spencer in the above video. Using a committed, consistent and creative way of using coupons, Spencer has proven […]
Who Makes the Best New England Clam Chowder in Maine?
What restaurant, seafood shack, take-out-out place, market or general store makes the best New England clam chowder in Maine? We value your expertise on New England clam chowder and look forward to your feedback at the “Leave a Comment” box at the bottom of this post. New England clam chowder is a filling, delicious, cheap […]
Three Cheap Summer Outdoor Travel Ideas in the Berkshires
We could list hundreds of cheap travel ideas for the scenic Berkshires of Western Massachusetts region, but for the format of this post we’ll go with three suggestions for the outdoor summer enthusiast: One of the “peaks” of a cheap Berkshires vacation is the Mt. Greylock State Reservation in Lanesborough. Here, you’ll find 45 miles of […]
MOTT Offers Free Massachusetts Vacation App
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) is offering the “Ask a Local: A MA Insider’s Guide” app on iTunes to help travelers plan their Massachusetts Vacations. This free app allows those interested in Massachusetts travel to get local perspectives on the best attractions, events, dining, lodging and shopping, as well as finding some […]
Three Cheap Travel Ideas for Putney, Vt.
Putney, Vt., located in the Green Mountains foothills in southern Vermont near the New Hampshire border, is a quiet, scenic community with plenty of Vermont charm and a true feeling of small town Americana. Here are three cheap travel ideas in the Putney area for your budget trip planning purposes: 1. Eat at the Putney […]
Wrentham Outlets: One of The Best Outlets in Massachusetts
Shopping tourism is a growing travel trend, offering travelers the chance to include shopping as a major part of their vacations. Some shopping travel destinations can be quite pricey but on the budget travel end, places like the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, Mass., offer the tourist a bargain virtually every step of the […]