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,...
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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...
Local Author Writes About New England Family Fishing Vacations
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...