Don’t let seafood restaurants in New England reel you in with their nice looks and nasty prices. Instead of falling hook, line and sinker with that kind of bait and switch, do some research online and you’ll be amazed by the price differential for basically the same piece of fish. While it is almost impossible […]
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!
Brewster Gardens, a Hidden Plymouth Mass. Travel Gem
When thinking about Plymouth, Mass., the first things that come to mind are Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock, the ocean and great seafood restaurants. Just focusing on these attractions in this beautiful, lively coastal town would be missing the boat, however. Brewster Gardens is located right across the street from Plymouth Harbor, near Plymouth Rock, and […]
Spectacular Scenery at Maine’s Acadia National Park Loop Road
Booking.com Seeing some of the most spectacular scenery on the eastern seaboard costs about the price of drive-in movie theater admission, thus making it the “must-see, feel-good New England travel destination” of the spring, summer and fall.” What a tremendous feature attraction! The U.S. National Park Service charges only $25 for private vehicle admission, $20 […]
Step Back in Time at Historic Deerfield Village, Mass.
Historic Deerfield Village, Mass., possesses historic authenticity, preservation and an overall appeal that most other New England historical towns cannot match. That’s quite an accomplishment, given the incredible history that resides in the six-state New England region. Incredibly, all the generations seem to love this village. Think about that a moment. How many historical […]
Cabot’s, Newton MA: an Amazing Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Close to Boston
Cabot’s Ice Cream and Restaurant in Newton, Mass., not only offers huge portions of delicious ice cream, but everything else you crave in an ice cream parlor. It’s family-owned and operated and offers good value for the money with food that goes way beyond the typically bland ice cream restaurant fare. The service is consistently […]
5 Reasons to Visit Kennebunkport in the Spring
Kennebunkport, Maine, is an incredibly popular New England vacation destination during the summer. With beaches, shopping, dining with seafood as the highlight, many wonderful waterfront and inland lodging options and a true quintessential coastal Maine feel, what’s not to love? The moral of this travel story, however, is not to put all your vacation eggs in […]
6 Easy Day Trips from Boston to Quaint Country, General Stores
If you have just about had it with trendy, overpriced, sterile, pretentious, overcrowded retail and food stores in the Boston area, take a respite from this 21st century overload and travel to quieter New England regions that feature good old-fashioned, traditional country and general stores. Proving that there’s no need to travel all the way […]