Editor’s note: Thanks to Marci, of Cape Public Relations, for tipping us on affordable paddle boarding excursions and demonstrations taking place at some very scenic Cape Cod locations. Sounds like a great way to enjoy Cape Cod during the summer! Without further ado, here is the “who, what, when, where, why and how”… Adventure Chatham […]
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!
Three Maine Travel Destinations Where You Can Become a “Happy Camper”
The Maine Office of Tourism (VisitMaine.com) recently tipped us on some worthy camping destinations in Maine. As we know, camping is generally an affordable travel activity and often a great way to get familiar with the natural settings of a specific area. What better place than Maine with its scenic inland rural and coastal settings? […]
Chatham Candy Manor in Chatham, Mass., is One Sweet Place
From the expansive stretches of ocean beaches to the seafood shacks that were tailor-made for summer, Cape Cod is such a sweet place. Making it even that much sweeter is the Chatham Candy Manor in Chatham, Mass. It seems like every kid and adult “kid at heart” that has been to Cape Cod knows of […]
Nubble Lighthouse at Early Evening in Cape Neddick, Maine
If you love lighthouses, the rocky coast of Maine and the peaceful feeling of early evening, then we recommend checking out Nubble Lighthouse at Sohier Park in Cape Neddick, Maine. It’s also free to visit! Of course, visiting Nubble Lighthouse any time of the day is a wonderful experience, but something just feels extra special […]
Resource for 4th of July Fireworks Displays Across Massachusetts
BostonCentral.com has compiled a fantastic list of 2011 4th of July fireworks displays, by date, across Massachusetts, ranging, depending on town or city, from June 24-July 9, 2011, at this writing. Nice to see, too, that BostonCentral has included scheduled times and locations for each event as well as, in many cases, links leading to […]
Fun and Fried Food at Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine
Those that have visited Short Sands Beach at York Beach, Maine, love this beautiful ocean beach with the nice stretch of sand, some rocky coast as well as free foot access and cheap parking options nearby. Adding to this wave of low-cost summertime New England fun are the Surfside restaurant for fried seafood, the “Bowling” […]
Cheap Candlepin Bowling at Norwood Sport Center, Norwood, Mass.
If you’re looking for a fun, family-oriented cheap summer activity around the Boston area, we think that the Norwood Sport Center candlepin bowling alley in Norwood, Mass., will “strike” a positive chord with you. For just $3 a string, this no-frills but clean and up-to-date bowling alley is a local favorite during the summer. It’s […]