Brimfield, Mass., a small classic New England community in central Massachusetts, becomes larger than life three times a year when the Brimfield Antiques Show comes to town. The 2016 antique shows will take place July 12-17 and September 6-11. The Brimfield Antiques Show is a sight to behold, spanning about a mile on scenic Route […]
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!
Summer Fun at Palace Playland, Beach at Old Orchard Beach, Maine
If you’re looking for an unpretentious, cheap travel New England beach destination, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, offers waves of fun at the Palace Playland amusement park and the beautiful seven-mile beach. A classic Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend travel and vacation spot, the great stretch of Maine ocean beach affords room for everyone while […]
Touring Boston by Foot
It can be daunting for new Boston, Mass., visitors — let alone many locals — to figure where to start their tours of this amazing city. Enter Boston by Foot as a reasonably-priced guided tour resource. Boston by Foot offers many fine tours, but the “Classic Walking Tours” really caught our attention with its guided […]
Falling in Love With the FarmCoast of Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Recently, I experienced a day trip I’ll never forget. A one hour drive to the FarmCoast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts revealed a one-of-a-kind combination of farms, villages, beaches and harbors — far removed from the fast-paced environment that we ironically call civilization. Consisting of the small Rhode Island towns of Tiverton and Little […]
Take an Easy, Scenic Hike at Adams Farm Monarch Trail, Walpole, Mass.
I recently came across a beautiful yet easy hike at the new Monarch Trail at Adams Farm in Walpole, Mass. Created by the Adams Farm Trails Committee and local Eagle Scouts, this refreshing half-mile hike takes you by a big, scenic grassy field, footbridge and vernal pool. A few slight inclines lead to a bench […]
12 Proven Ways to Save Money on Vacation
The economy is still in rough shape and you’re trying to figure out how to budget for a vacation. Instead of frantically crunching numbers that have no correlation to how you’ve vacationed in the past, we recommend tweaking those plans a little so you can breathe a little easier when you reach your destination: 1. […]
Cheap Lobster Prices at Markey’s in Seabrook, N.H.
No need to “shell” out a lot of money when ordering lobster at Markey’s Lobster Pool in Seabrook, N.H. We’ve had delicious twin lobsters for as low as $15.95! Served with melted butter, the lobsters were full of tender meat. The lobster roll is equally good and a great value. For those that don’t like […]