We all like to take home a memory of our favorite travel destinations, whether a t-shirt, coffee mug, ornament, refrigerator magnet, etc. And why not? Part of our human DNA lives on memories, taking us to a beloved place that we might not be able to return to for a while. Souvenirs can help bridge […]
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!
The Goldenrod and Salt Water Taffy – York Beach, Maine
Summer in York Beach, Maine seems to truly arrive when The Goldenrod reopens for the season, making and selling all that wonderful salt water taffy. Granted that reopening returns in May but our innate New England senses tell us otherwise that summer and The Goldenrod go together hand-in-hand. This beloved landmark restaurant, candy and gift […]
Ocean Waves at Long Sands Beach – York Beach, Maine
Something as simple as the rush of a mighty wave can be so mesmerizing and hypnotic. The ocean seems to draw us to these scenes like a magnet. Long Sands Beach appeals to people in many ways. It could be the long stretch of sand, the rocky coast or even the places to stay and […]
Sunrise at Long Sands Beach – York Beach, Maine
I recently featured a York Beach sunset scene post at the York Beach + New England Cheap Travel Blog but, for today will focus on the opposite end of the day with sunrise at Long Sands Beach. Yes, many of us like to spend our vacations waking up late but sometimes Mother Nature’s magnificence inspires […]
Maine Gift Idea: York Beach Throw Pillow
If looking for a Maine gift idea that you won’t find anywhere else, may I suggest this York Beach, Maine Throw Pillow? I took this photo in October 2020 of rocks, beach and ocean at Long Sands Beach and thought it would translate well to a throw pillow. So, I created the pillow through a […]
Hartley Mason Park – York Harbor, Maine
Hartley Mason Park resides just outside York Beach but we just couldn’t resist including this gem of a seaside park in our series 45 Days at York Beach, Maine Leading to Memorial Day Weekend 2021. Located right across from the famous York Harbor Inn, this four-acre Seaside Park affords commanding views of the Atlantic Ocean […]
Where to Find Delicious Maine Lobster in York Beach, Maine
When in Maine eat like the locals do, especially when it comes to Maine lobster. We recently enjoyed twin lobster at a very reasonable price at the Lobster Cove located directly across from Long Sands Beach. The Maine lobster here yielded plenty of tender meat, enhanced, of course, by warm butter on the side. Some […]