This morning, we received a great New England “cheap travel” question from Susan and family from the mid west… This website is very informative. We are from St. Louis and planning to drive to Hudson, N.Y., in July to visit a family with two little girls. We would like to treat them for a few […]
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!
Dos Amigos Burritos in Portsmouth, N.H., Offers Cheap, Filling Mexican Cuisine
An appetizing dining scene has emerged in Portsmouth, N.H., over the past several years with virtually every type of cuisine you could imagine. Regarding cheap eats, Dos Amigos Burritos, at 107 State St., is a good choice with burritos starting, at this writing, at around $5, soft tacos at $2.75, quesadillas at $5.95 and chili […]
New England Winter Travel Ideas for the Non-Skier
So, you’re a non-skier and looking for cheap winter travel ideas in New England. Is all hope lost? No! As a non-skier whose first and last skiing experience was crashing into a fence on the beginner trail on a hill at a second-tier ski facility, I had to find alternatives to skiing. Bottom line, your […]
Newport, R.I., Offers Many Cheap Winter Hotel Getaways
Newport, R.I., is best known as a summer vacation destination, but you can still have a “wealth” of fun in the winter at this beautiful coastal community known for its opulent mansions, stunning beaches and great downtown shopping and dining. Before we tell you more, let us get you in the Newport winter mood with […]
The Best Pizza Near Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.
If you’re looking for some delicious pizza before or after a New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium, you’ll have no problem scoring a touchdown finding this fantastic, cheap form of food. Here are some personal favorites: Tavolino, at Gillette Stadium’s Patriot Place shopping and entertainment complex, offers some very tasty “gourmet-style” pizza, including the innovative […]
Four Offbeat Museums in New England
I love cultural landmarks like the Museum of Science Boston and Museum of Fine Arts Boston, but they are not the only ball game in town. New England has its share of offbeat museums that feature themes definitely focusing on the road less taken. Here are a few unique museums in New England that tend […]
Exploring Scenic Snowshoeing Destinations in Maine
VisitMaine.com just tipped us on some great snowshoeing opportunities at touring centers, farms and community parks throughout Maine. Some of these destinations are free while others charge a fee. It’s a nice way to see “off road” Maine through its deep snows, remote areas and hills and mountains — what a nice way to experience […]