Famous at the “Witch City,” Salem, Mass., has a brew of cheap travel destinations that won’t have you flying off the handle. It’s really a great, little city with a fantastic, brick-dominated pedestrian downtown district and appealing waterfront area called Pickering Wharf. Here are three cheap travel ideas that we recommend when visiting this appealing […]
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!
What is Your Favorite Farmers Market in New England?
Farmers Markets are a true treasure, offering fresh produce and other regional merchandise at generally cheap prices while customers help support local business. We like, too, that some of these farmers markets are now-year-round! So, to this, we ask you: what is your favorite farmers market in New England, and why? We’d love to hear […]
Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., Offers Gas Rewards Package
We’re “pumped” to read that the Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., is offering a gas rewards incentive — 10% off the package price for gas on the way home. That package price includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for two daily and complimentary valet parking, according to the Hotel Viking web site. You can view this deal […]
Local Author Writes About New England Family Fishing Vacations
Maine native Sheila Grant has written a book that should be great bait for your cheap New England trip planning: 50 Great New England Family Fishing Vacations. New England has no shortage of fishing destinations and Grant writes in detail about her favorite places to fish, as well as other recommended outdoor recreation opportunities, lodging […]
How a Family of Six Spends $4 a Week on Groceries
Kathy Spencer, of Boxford, Mass., recently caught our “cheap living” side of the brain with ideas on how she spends $4 a week on groceries for a family of six. You can view the ABC interview with Spencer in the above video. Using a committed, consistent and creative way of using coupons, Spencer has proven […]
Who Makes the Best New England Clam Chowder in Maine?
What restaurant, seafood shack, take-out-out place, market or general store makes the best New England clam chowder in Maine? We value your expertise on New England clam chowder and look forward to your feedback at the “Leave a Comment” box at the bottom of this post. New England clam chowder is a filling, delicious, cheap […]
Three Cheap Summer Outdoor Travel Ideas in the Berkshires
We could list hundreds of cheap travel ideas for the scenic Berkshires of Western Massachusetts region, but for the format of this post we’ll go with three suggestions for the outdoor summer enthusiast: One of the “peaks” of a cheap Berkshires vacation is the Mt. Greylock State Reservation in Lanesborough. Here, you’ll find 45 miles of […]