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Every week, we’ll be featuring affordable restaurants in New England that consistently offer great value for the money. Not all restaurants that have good value will make it to our list, however. That given restaurant has to offer a nice atmosphere for its genre (diner, upscale, mom and pop,...
How to get the “blues” in Natick, Mass.: believe it or not, you can see an amazing, free Bourbon St., Mardi Gras show in a shopping mall-like corridor at Jordan’s Furniture. With lights flashing, smoke surging and animatronic robots paying musical tributes to the spirit of Louisiana, this highly entertaining bluesy...
One of our favorite Christmas destinations in New England is visiting Adams Farm in Cumberland, R.I., to buy a Christmas tree, have a cup of cider or hot chocolate, say “hi” to Santa and the horses and goats, enjoy the Christmas lights, and take in the beautiful rolling countryside...
With the New England ski season in full swing, some are asking the question “How am I going to be able to afford a skiing trip in a bad economy?” Before your skiing ambitions go “downhill,” there is hope for the chance to ski at many New England ski...
The new Kindle Fire, like its predecessors, will mean many different things to many different people. Sticking with our theme here at the Thrifty New England Traveler, we’d like to consider it an indispensable, affordable travel companion. This incredible seven-inch tablet truly offers endless entertaining and educational possibilities during...
If you are looking to participate in a healthy, fun activity without breaking the bank, we highly recommend checking out the “Learn to Skate” program at the Norfolk Arena in Norfolk, Mass. We have personally enjoyed the Norfolk Arena for years. It is like family there, the instruction comes...
When planning the Christmas Holiday season in New England, the spectacular Millis Wonderland Christmas holiday display in Millis, Mass., always ends up at the top of our travel wish list. Lately, I’ve been checking into the Millis Wonderland Web Site with frequency to find out the 2011 schedule —...