Bike tours, when I first started venturing out on my road rig in the 1980s, were all the rage, and for good reason. They followed paved backroads, often gorgeous two-lane routes that wound through New England’s spectacular countryside and quaint villages. Higher-end tour companies provided top-notch … [Read more...]
Kids and adults have a multitude of options for high country fun
From adventure parks to water playgrounds, the New England high country offers endless options for family fun. Things are heating up at Santa’s Village, with the much-anticipated opening of Polar Paradise this summer. This interactive water play area will include spray zones and multiple small … [Read more...]
Loon, Stratton projects enhance an already robust resort fat-tire scene
Mountain bikes have seen ebbs and flows in their popularity since they rolled into the heart of the American recreational mainstream in the 1980s. The same can be said for New England ski resorts, which were quick to initially adopt fat-tire bikes as they branched out into four-season … [Read more...]
More top New England waterfront lodging escapes
MAINE The Cliff House ◼ Ogunquit/Cape Neddick destinationhotels.com/cliff-house Surround yourself with the Atlantic Ocean at the dramatic Cliff House, where every stylish room features an ocean or coastal view, and even the restaurants and spa pay their respects to the sea. Guests can enjoy … [Read more...]
Three amazing days at Okemo Mountain Resort
Being a fan of good times, and things that roll, I have a distinct affinity for Okemo Mountain Resort in lovely Ludlow, Vermont, during the summer months. If there are a few thrills thrown in, then that’s all the better. Consider just one weekend from last August. My wife, Lauri, and I loaded up … [Read more...]
New England serves up waterfont accommodations for all budgets
Perhaps the single biggest difference between winter and summer vacations in New England is where you stay. In winter, my family and I gravitate to the mountains, and ski destinations. And, truth be told, I’m a big fan of mountains in the summer, with all the options today for hiking and mountain … [Read more...]