View Larger Map There’s nothing flat about the pizza at the Flatbread Company in Bedford, Mass. The pizza absolutely comes alive with taste, thanks to the Flatbread Company partnering with local farms and producers and the organic foods movement, in general. That means creating pizzas with organic foods, whenever possible, and with no chemical or […]
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!
15 Fun Budget New England Travel Ideas
In our never ending quest for sharing with you New England budget travel ideas, here are some low cost travel ideas that we think you’ll love… Take a Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour in Waterbury, Vt. Explore the very underrated Bangor, Maine, without breaking the bank. Visit free or inexpensive museums in the […]
Extended Stay America: a Worthy Extended Stay Hotel Chain
Extended Stay America caught my attention a few years back by featuring a radio commercial with Twisted Sister’s “Were Not Gonna Take It” heavy metal music rebellion anthem. What a thundering, effective reminder that this extended stay hotel company serves as a viable alternative to other lodging chains! Like many of its extended stay hotel […]
Google+ Auto Awesome Photo: Snowfall in Meredith NH
Sometimes, the best things in life are free — like taking this winter stroll by Lake Winnepesaukee in Meredith, N.H. I recently experienced this magical New England winter scene when our Boston area family met halfway in Meredith with beloved relatives from Vermont. The time with them was so special and the scene above served […]
The Best Sledding in New England
Sledding has always been a simple New England winter pleasure that requires little more than a hill, sled, warm clothing and a kid’s attitude at heart. Sometimes overlooked in our modern world because of its low-profile, low-tech personality, sledding might not have the instant, warmer indoor convenience of the Wii or games on your SmartPhone, […]
Celebrate Christmas on Cape Cod 2013 Throughout December
Yes, Virginia, there is a Christmas on Cape Cod, and is it ever spectacular! Primarily thought of as a classic New England travel summer destination, Cape Cod actually abounds in many four season delights with Christmas being one of those ideal times to visit. Starting Dec. 1, 2013, you’ll be able to get in the […]
Are There Any Howard Johnson’s Restaurants Remaining in New England?
Howard Johnson’s restaurants graced the highways and byways of the United States dating back to 1935 and eventually expanding into more than 1,000 restaurants, nationwide and in Canada. You could always count on a hearty breakfast, lunch, dinner or one of the tasty 28 flavors of ice cream at these solid, old school restaurants. And […]