Sometimes, the best things in life are free — like taking this winter stroll by Lake Winnepesaukee in Meredith, N.H. I recently experienced this magical New England winter scene when our Boston area family met halfway in Meredith with beloved relatives from Vermont. The time with them was so...
Winter in New England
The best cheap travel winter destinations includes how to ski cheaply, as well as attractions for the non skier.
The Best Sledding in New England
Sledding has always been a simple New England winter pleasure that requires little more than a hill, sled, warm clothing and a kid’s attitude at heart. Sometimes overlooked in our modern world because of its low-profile, low-tech personality, sledding might not have the instant, warmer indoor convenience of the...
Find Huge Savings on Ski Lift Tickets at New England Ski Resorts
If you think ski lift ticket prices from skiing destinations around New England will send your travel budget “downhill,” think again. We found a company named Liftopia that offers big discounts on ski lift tickets if you purchase in advance. Liftopia allows you to browse hundreds of ski deals at...
12 Proven Ways to Save Money on Vacation
The economy is still in rough shape and you’re trying to figure out how to budget for a vacation. Instead of frantically crunching numbers that have no correlation to how you’ve vacationed in the past, we recommend tweaking those plans a little so you can breathe a little easier...
Fun Winter Activity: Cross Country Skiing in Jackson NH
Fresh air, beautiful scenery, a great workout and an affordable, fun winter activity — what’s not to like about cross country skiing? In New England, the not-for-profit Jackson Ski Touring Foundation in Jackson, N.H., stands as one of the best for cross country skiing, offering extensive cross country and...
Boston Area Winter Ice Skating Recommendations
The Boston, Mass., area offers many affordable outdoor and indoor winter skating opportunities — here are some of our recommendations: Winter Skate at the Patriot Place North Marketplace in Foxboro, Mass., offers an excellent controlled outdoor skating environment on its 60X140 ft. refrigerated ice surface. Specifically made for recreational...
Plenty of Snow, Affordable Winter Recreational Opportunities in North, Western Maine
When looking for things to do during the February school vacation breaks in New England, keep in mind that the North and Western regions of Maine have plenty of snow, at this writing, according to the Office of Maine Tourism — that means plenty of winter recreation opportunities. Snowmobile trails, ski...