Is there such a thing as cheap airfare these days? Many people I’ve talked with lately don’t seem to think so. The conversation about the expense of taking a plane has personally taken flight more than a few times recently. Knowing so many people that have to fly on planes for business or personal travel, […]
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!
A Trip to Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass.
Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass., is really a beautiful coastal spot, just a few miles south on Route 3A from the downtown. We recently visited after 6 p.m. on a weekend and there was no parking fee. The walk was peaceful — with fewer crowds — and the sunset spectacular. We also enjoyed the […]
Revisiting The Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass.
After a 25-year break, I finally made it back to the Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass., for some ice cream on a hot summer day. I picked up right where I left off: enjoying the very good ice cream, friendly service, a community gathering place type of feeling, and the rather offbeat look of the […]
Maine Open Lighthouse Day to Shine on Sept. 15
The Maine Office of Tourism just sent us a message that the 4th Annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place Sept. 15th, 2012. This is a great chance to visit the many beautiful Maine lighthouses that grace the state’s coast, islands and rivers. Most lighthouses will be open to the public from 9 a.m. […]
Peace and Quiet, Scenery and a Museum in Weston, Vt.
Weston, Vt., is famous as the home of the Vermont Country Store, but look around a little more and you’ll see one of Vermont’s most beautiful towns. The classic town common, the well maintained older homes and buildings, interesting little niche shops, the friendly folks, and an overall sense of peacefulness in the air make […]
Taking a Historic Cemetery Tour in Plymouth, Mass.
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Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I., Appeals to All Crowds
At first, I though the name the “Modern Diner” was just a ridiculously inaccurate moniker for this Pawtucket, R.I. dining spot. The classic cable dining car seemed to have more to do with the remote past than recent times. How can you call something modern that dates back to the FDR days? The history is […]