Lately, I have been writing reviews on my Google+ business page and several fall under the “cheap travel” category. They include: Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman MA, Michael’s Deli in Wrentham MA, New England Crafters gift shop in Walpole MA and the Patriot’s Diner in Woonsocket RI. From several months ago, I also wrote […]
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!
Saving Money at Hannaford Supermarket
Every time while shopping at Hannaford supermarket, I find the total bill to be less than what the outcome is at other area supermarkets. Have you also found this to be true? I shop somewhere else and it seems like $70 or $75 adds up right away for buying virtually nothing. At Hannaford, the dollar […]
A Frank Review on Tex Barry’s Cheap Coney Island Hot Dogs
Tex Barry’s Coney Island Hot Dogs in Attleboro, Mass., is certainly one-of-a-kind. With a huge, cartoon-like hot dog sign above its old, red railcar structure, barely enough room inside to walk around and some of the lowest-priced meals you’ll find on the planet, Tex Barry’s is a hot dog lover’s paradise. One dollar and sixty […]
Save Money When Dining Out in Mystic CT
Looking to save money when dining out in Mystic, Conn.? We recommend checking out Restaurant.com’s Mystic area restaurants page. While the list is somewhat limited, some excellent restaurants are included including one of our favorites, The Fisherman in nearby Noank (what a beautiful section of Groton!). As you will see on the Mystic restaurants page, the […]
Cheap Travel Ideas Resource for Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism has put together a fantastic cheap travel ideas resource for Massachusetts entitled 50 Great Ideas for Under $50 for couples or a family of four. Covering all the regions of Massachusetts, the list includes museums, hiking, skating, tours and galleries. The page is laid out for easy navigation and […]
February Break Activities Ideas in Boston, Eastern Massachusetts
Looking for ideas on what to do during February vacation week in the Boston area and other towns and cities in eastern Massachusetts? Here are some activities that are affordable and will surely warm up your February break: Go to a Boston area museum with low or free admission. Weather permitting, go outdoor ice skating […]
Fun Winter Activity: Cross Country Skiing in Jackson NH
Fresh air, beautiful scenery, a great workout and an affordable, fun winter activity — what’s not to like about cross country skiing? In New England, the not-for-profit Jackson Ski Touring Foundation in Jackson, N.H., stands as one of the best for cross country skiing, offering extensive cross country and snowshoeing trails, as well as programs […]