While on the Mass Turnpike, en route to Cooperstown, N.Y., we became hungry. OK, wicked hungry, actually, as they say in Boston and much of New England. Knowing the recently raised Route 90 tolls in Massachusetts and the no longer cheap selection of highway stop restaurants would not do our budget any favors, we opted […]
Eric Hurwitz
I am the publisher and chief writer at VisitingNewEngland.com , a travel Web Site that helps people plan their New England vacations through travel essays, photos, tips, resources, reviews and an online New England hotel reservations center. I am also the publisher of VisitingCooperstown.com and Cooperstown for Kids, both dedicated to helping travelers plan their Cooperstown, NY vacation. Our blogs include The Weekly New England Travel and Vacation Gazette and Massachusetts Restaurant Review Sound Bites. I attended the Boston University School of Public Communications and graduated from Suffolk University with a B.A. in journalism and mass communications. When not working, I enjoy tennis, baseball, walking and watching Boston Red Sox baseball and Boston Celtics basketball!
8 Mouthwatering Rhode Island Foods and Treats
For a small state, Rhode Island sure comes up big-time with mouthwatering food. These local dishes might not be fancy, but sure satisfy the soul with their one-of-kind, locally created cuisine… Rhode Island Clam Chowder Not as thick as New England clam chowder, Rhode Island clam chowder typically is made with quahogs, broth, potatoes, onions, […]
6 Low-Key Summer Vacation Travel Things to Do Near Boston
We are in the middle of summer vacation – yay! The bad news is, of course, that more traffic jams occur en route to beaches and popular attractions. If you are not up for the crowds and seek something more low-key, we have uncovered six summer vacation travel things to do not too far from Boston that […]
Maine Lobster Festival 2016, Aug. 3-7, in Rockland, Maine
If you’re dreaming of an event that is all about lobster, the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, Maine, will work in a pinch! The 2016 event will take place Aug. 3-7, at Harbor Park in Rockland, one of the most beautiful mid coast Maine towns (the downtown is fabulous for a small town!). The event […]
3 Best Things We Ate in Southern New England
If you are looking for breakfast, lunch and dinner that goes beyond just the mediocre basics, here are three mouthwatering, budget-friendly dishes from southern New England restaurants that beg a visit, or maybe 100… BREAKFAST Custard French Toast, Modern Diner, Pawtucket, R.I. This Custard French Toast from the Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I., was recently […]
Monday Photo of the Day: Spring Takes a Backseat to Winter
Spring temporarily took a backseat to winter this past weekend with snowfall in much of the six-state New England region. That just stinks, doesn’t it? Have no fear, though. The sun’s angle, at this time of year, promotes rapid melting of snow, plus the forecast for later in the week shows 50 to 60 degree […]
And the Most Popular New England Budget Travel Articles are…
Sometimes, there is no rhyme or reason to what makes a travel article so popular. Ask 10 marketing experts and you’ll probably get 100 different opinions! I recently looked over articles I wrote over the past year to find out which Thrifty New England Traveler posts collectively received the most shares, likes, tweets, Pinterest pins […]