A Great Girlfriend Getaway in Portland Maine

A Great Girlfriend Getaway in Portland Maine

If there’s one thing that is sure to take away the winter blues, it’s to grab a girlfriend and head to the spa! Well, that is exactly what I did this past weekend and while we only got to sneak away for one night, it was a great escape from the humdrum winter routine! Portland, […]

How to Spend a Winter Weekend in Newport RI (2024)

How to Spend a Winter Weekend in Newport RI (2024)

While Newport is best known for its summer fun and yachting history, visiting during it’s off-season winter months can be quite magical. After Thanksgiving, this city-by-the-sea transforms into a Christmas Wonderland with tree lightings, festive boat parades and of course, the mansions all decked out for the holidays. With its cobblestone streets, gas lit sidewalks […]

Up, Up and Away at the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival

Up, Up and Away at the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival

Quechee is a small little village in the town of Hartford, Vermont with just about 300 residents. Each year, people from all over flock to this place for a chance to see up to 20 bright colored Hot Air Balloons sail across the sky and over the Quechee Gorge.  The annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, […]

How to Spend 48 Hours in Burlington Vermont

How to Spend 48 Hours in Burlington Vermont

Situated on the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, in northern Vermont, is the vibrant city of Burlington. This city has a nice blend of small town charm and urban city excitement and while it is Vermont’s largest city, it is still relatively small with just over 40,000 people.  Burlington Vermont is a great place to […]