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Historic Theaters of Providence offer an escape from the winter blues
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New England Top Vacations: Connecticut
Posted by: | CommentsConnecticut offers a transitional bridge from hustle of nearby New York city to the south and the rural New England charm the north. Connecticut offers large casinos and 5 star resort spas as well as quaint seaside towns like Mystic. Remembered by many from Julia Robert’s first movie Mystic Pizza, the town is lined with maritime shops and eateries (including the popular Mystic Pizza). On your getaway here you can visit the Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea, the Mystic Aquarium and spend an evening at Foxwood’s casino just up the road from Mystic.
New England Top Vacations: Rhode Island
Posted by: | CommentsRhode Island is the smallest state in the union, yet offers as varied an experience as any other New England state. From the walkable city of Providence, to the historic Newport mansions, the state can be a journey of it’s own. However, if you want to get outdoors and enjoy some of the best bike paths in the nation, you need to plan your getaway along the Blackstone Valley Bikeway. This path winds from the southern part of Massachusetts all the way down through Providence, RI and connects to the East Bay Bike Path along the Providence River to Bristol which is all part of the 3000 mile East Coast Greenway. Be sure to stay a night in Providence an enjoy the restaurants in the Downcity area or up on Federal Hill.
New England Top Vacations: Massachusetts
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Boston along the Rose Kennedy Greenway
Holding the largest population in New England (and third in the nation), Massachusetts provides a diverse experience in heritage and culture. Many seek out natural beauty in the Berkshires to the west of the state, while others venture out to “the cape and islands,” i.e. Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard on the Atlantic coast. But if you have never been to Boston, then your getaway must begin there. Boston’s Freedom Trail will take you along a marked path of historic sites such as the Old State House, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the USS Constitution, America’s oldest fully commissioned ship in the US Navy. Boston offer’s more than just history, enjoy whale watching cruises, high end shopping on Newbury street and sumptuous Italian dining in the North End.
New England Top Vacations: Vermont
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Covered Bridge
Of all the New England vacations you enjoy, Vermont is one that will always deliver you to a time and place that will enchant you and leave you wishing for a return to simpler times. Delight in the pristine Green Mountains of Vermont on a scenic drive from Wilmington to Stowe along Route 100. This 150 mile stretch of winding roadway through the heart of Vermont offers such an indulgence of experiences, it is hard to list them all in one place. Spring and fall offer their own unique enjoyments, but summer is one of the best times to enjoy it all along RT 100. Savor the flavors of maple syrup, fresh dairy ice cream, delectable cheeses, berry wines, pumpkin fudge, fresh pressed apple cider, and on and on while you take in the scenery and perhaps stop at some of the most unique antique shops in the world.
New England Top Vacations: New Hampshire
Posted by: | CommentsSome of the most beautiful unspoiled lands you will find in the United States exists in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There is no shortage of winter skiing and summer boating throughout the state, the most amazing experiences are the scenic drives during the fall foliage. The colors begin to reveal themselves in early September and usually conclude their transition in mid October, though it all depends on weather conditions. A favorite getaway is staying in Conway or North Conway to enjoy the great outlet stores along with a scenic drive along the 28 mile Kancamagus Highway where you can enjoy hiking and fishing along the Swift River as well as some of the most picturesque spots for covered bridges and fall foliage.
New England Top Vacations
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Fall Foliage
New England offers a wealth of rich American history that make it one of the top vacation spots in the country. New England’s six states are perfectly placed for a series of getaway vacations that offer great food, quaint hotels, local culture, outdoor adventures and historic attractions. People are taking notice of some of the great American destinations that offer inexpensive alternatives to travel in the midst of a challenging economy. So whether you are a New Englander searching for a getaway near home, or a visitor from near or far away, New England will allow you to enjoy a combination of activities and experiences to make your trip as enjoyable as a visit to Europe or Australia.
New England vacations offer so many different kinds of getaway experiences that it is always hard to choose. Yet every trip you ever make through the region is certain to deliver a unique feeling that can’t be enjoyed anywhere else on the globe. Whether it is the taste of clam chowder, the colors of the fall foliage, the scenic coastlines, the historic locales or the diversity of the people, New England simply has a charm that wins you over from the start and beacons you to return for a lifetime.
Speed up your airport security check in
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With all of the riduculous security controls that have been establish since 9/11 we suddenly find ourselves further dreading the experience of traveling by airplane or in some cases crossing US borders to travel anywhere. Some new programs are being introduced to overcome these nonsensical restrictions that have been placed on the general traveling public.
Trusted Traveler Programs have slowly become available over the past few years. NEXUS was created for ease of travel across US/Canada border, SENTRI was implemented for US/Mexico border crossing and now a newer program called Global Entry is available for frequent international travelers.
The Global Entry program offers you an expedited checking at Immigration control. You must be 14 years of age or older and you must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident of the US. There is a one time fee of $100. You can find out more at the website www.globalentry.gov or you can go ahead and register your application at https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/
The Global Entry program does not apply to checkin at security points when entering the terminal gates for departing flights. You can find some tips for getting through this process at the TSA website at http://www.tsa.dhs.gov/travelers/airtravel/screening_experience.shtm Though I have not yet seen or heard of an express checkin program for the average traveler.
Best of luck traveling out there and remember to be patient and expect the worst. then you will be pleasantly surprised when everything goes smoothly.
Create your own world
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Most people know I am a big fan of SimCity, where you build your own city and manage the complete infrastructure to keep your resisdents happy. Now I have found a new online simulation that allows you to have fun building your own village. It is all browser based and is still in Beta test mode, but it is so cool and fun to play. Check it out at http://travian.com.
Look for my developing village on server 2, village name egoout.