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Vacationing during the Christmas holiday has become more and more popular. Because many families find that everyone has time away from work or school, it is easier to schedule the time away. There are many destinations to choose from but Christmas is a magical time of year in the New England states. Stepping from your work-a-day world into the snow blanketed landscapes of New England will transport you into a Currier & Ives world.Packages can be tailor-made to fit your idea of a great vacation. .. more»

New England clam chowder has a history almost as rich as its taste. It is believed to be derived from the fish stews brought from France and England by the first European settlers in America.It also is influenced by Native American culture. The indigenous peoples of America included clams as part of their diet. This was a new concept to the settlers, who preferred eels. There are records of clam chowder being served near Boston in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Even Herman Melville sings its praises in his famous novel, Moby Dick.The New England type of clam chowder can be considered a type of soup, although it is slightly thicker than most vegetable soups and broths. This is because .. more»

Every year on Mount Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a hiker gets into difficulties and needs rescuing. Some year there's more than others. On occasions the outcome is tragic.Since 1847, 146 deaths have been reported on and around the mountain - more lives claimed than on Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Mount Washington is one of my favorite destinations in New England. But I've learnt not only to enjoy the mountain but respect it as well.At 6,288 feet Mount Washington is no giant. And the fact many people do hike to the summit successfully without any prior major climbing experience belies the danger lurking on its slopes.This mountain is in the direct path of .. more»

If downtowns are the "center" of your travel agenda, then New England will not disappoint with several communities offering vibrant, appealing central districts.While many New England downtowns have fallen apart due to the rise of the "superstore," budgetary woes and abysmal community planning, other communities have thrived through vision, determination and a commitment to excellence. These are the towns that realize that a viable downtown brings in more money, keeps people attracted to that given community, and ultimately serves as a barometer, of sorts, to what the rest of the community is like. There's really nothing like a beautiful downtown for residents to use, travelers to visit, and those considering moving to potentially call their own.Topping our list of the .. more»

Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as a guest, Bethany Ericson author of New England Cabins & Cottages. Bethany is an expert on the New England States.Welcome to Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com Bethany and thanks for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself and your expertise pertaining to the New England States.Bethany:My pleasure, Norm. Thanks for the invitation. I grew up in New England, with family about the region, so I had travelled quite a bit of the area from early on. I lived near Thoreau's Walden Pond cabin, summered in a cabin in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and have always been fond of exploring the rivers, ocean, .. more»