The familiar-sounding phrase “Book early for your fall vacation” has plenty of validity, but that will only get you half-way there. Yes, it’s true that booking early for the New England fall foliage season is important as, by August, many of the higher quality hotels across New England start to fill up quickly. But starting […]
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!
How to Visit Bristol, RI, Without Spending a Dime
Bristol, RI, often gets lost in the New England travel shuffle. Located halfway between Providence, R.I. and Newport, R.I., travelers tend to either stay in those two cities or drive directly from one to another. While there’s no doubt that Providence and Newport are fabulous travel destinations, it’s a shame that visitors to this area […]
Exploring Two Amazing Adjacent Country Stores in Weston, Vt.
Most Vermont downtown districts are so small that with a blink of the eyes, you might bypass that quaint, old-time country store that you’ve wanted to visit for such a long time. In the case of Weston, Vt., you might miss two of these stores. The Vermont Country Store and Weston Village Store reside right […]
Lobster Hut at Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Mass., Offers Affordable Waterfront Seafood Dining
Plymouth doesn’t always rock with affordable seafood restaurants (sorry for the Pilgrim pun there), so it can take a little searching in this famous Massachusetts travel destination to find the place that best fits your budget. After coming across a few restaurants there that seemed more touristy — with prices to match — we came […]
Salem Willows: Family-Fun Arcades, Park, Beach in Salem, Mass.
If commercial developers gave free rein for kids to build a downtown district, it might look something like Salem Willows Park in Salem, Mass. What appears to be a typical downtown with about 100 yards of contiguous shops is actually a delightful hodgepodge of arcades, kiddie rides, as well as places to eat that feature […]
35 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in New England
Wonderful opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors abound in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In no particular order, I came up with some amazing, free or low-cost outdoor New England travel and vacation destinations for scenic walks, hikes and places to ride a bike that will be sure to please the […]
11 Great Spots to Have a Picnic in New England
There’s nothing like getting outside on a good New England weather day to enjoy a picnic. It’s even better when the chosen location is full of scenery, peace and quiet. Here are 11 ideal free or low-cost picnic destinations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont: 1. Colt State Park in Bristol, […]