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Sunset at Sachuest in Middletown, R.I.

Published on February 7, 2020April 30, 2020 by Eric Hurwitz

Sunset in November at Sachuest Point in Middletown, Rhode Island.

Love a beautiful sunset? You should check out Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown, R.I. Located on 242-acres, this glorious expression of Mother Nature’s scenic beauty never fails to amaze. Sunsets surely provide one of the main draws of the area. Find some space, walk one of the...

Why Winter in Newport, Rhode Island Warms a Traveler’s Soul

Published on January 22, 2020March 19, 2021 by Eric Hurwitz

Thames Street in Newport, R.I. during the winter.

There’s an unofficial misguided rule that summer ends at coastal New England tourist destinations after Labor Day Weekend. Not true. Winter in Newport, Rhode Island, as a prime example, can warm the soul even at its coldest temperatures. The magnetic, scenic draw of the sea remains, of course, and...

Finding New England in your backyard

Published on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz

Willow Pond at Bird Park, Walpole, Mass.

I never prioritized getting New England travel advice from the person trying to sell a destination. Better to discover on your own or hear about special places through your family, friends and neighbors. Here’s the thing: You can even discover the best New England destinations in your own town,...

Here Are Five Islands in New England You Must Visit

Published on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz

When thinking of islands, Aruba, Jamaica and all those other tropical places mentioned in that Beach Boys song come to mind. The good news is, you don’t have to travel to a tropical destination to get a taste of island life. Entering New England. What? New England, you mean...

10 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Boston for Free in 2019

Published on September 16, 2019November 15, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz

Fall time at Boston Common in Boston MA. Photo credit: BostonSphere on Flickr

The best New England fall travel always seems to be equated with back roads and rural scenes, so any talk about cities not being great autumn destinations is really just an urban myth. Boston is one of America’s finest cities, so why wouldn’t the fall travel season be part...

Salad Search: 6 Great Places to Enjoy Salads Within an Hour of Boston

Published on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz

Mediterranean Salad from Red Cherry Cafe in Walpole, Massachusetts.

If today is the day you opt to go for that healthy salad over the burger, fries and ice cream, then these six places a within an hour of Boston, Mass., will provide those green new beginnings for you… Fresh Greens Salad from the Red Heat Tavern, Bedford, Mass....

Local Homemade Ice Cream That Is Actually Made On The Premises

Published on March 16, 2019August 7, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz

Delicious cantaloupe ice cream from Four Seas in Centerville, Mass. (Cape Cod). Photo, courtesy of Four Seas.

Some ice cream places are just outright cold. They claim to sell homemade ice cream, but don’t bother to tell you that it’s shipped in from somewhere else. Now that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sure, many factories turn out good to excellent ice cream to ship to ice...