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Let’s make sure I got this right: you want to hit a New England ocean beach that is not too crowded, reasonably priced, with little under toe, soft sand, and offering basics like restrooms and showers, as well as restaurants with fresh seafood within walking distance. If that is...
The summer is upon us and strawberry picking is now underway at two local farms. Elwood Orchards, located at 54 Elwood Road, and Sunnycrest Farm, located at 59 High Range Rd., in Londonderry, N.H., offer acre upon acre of pick-your-own strawberries. What could be better than plump, juicy, fresh-from-the-field,...
Food trucks are a “wheel” good idea. The concept of grabbing some food on the run is a terrific one and many New England cities and towns are now welcoming mobile cuisine vendors to set up outdoor shop. The kitchen on wheels idea appeals on so many levels with...
Recently, I noticed a sign at the Newport Creamery restaurant and ice cream shop in Greenville, R.I., that obviously caught our attention: Awful Awful Shoppe. I decided to give Newport Creamery Headquarters a call to get the “scoop” on this most unusual name. Brian in marketing told me that...
When visiting Boston, do you sometimes wonder how you’re going to afford all those wonderful city travel attractions when it’s a struggle just to pay for just one? Go to one museum and it can cost more than $50 for a family of four. Things aren’t just the way...
My local banker once told me, “If I read one more article about Plymouth Rock, I think I’m going to throw up!” Not that there’s anything wrong with historic Plymouth Rock — the spot where the Pilgrims first landed in America — but you get the picture. Some New...
Rain happens, why fight it by staying in your house and complaining about the weather — and what could have been if it was a nice day? Fortunately, your New England travel and vacation plans do not have to be all wet during an inclement weather day. Here are...