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Where to Go in New England This Summer

It's a good bet that when summer reaches sticky hot temps, you start hankering for a toes-in-the-sand weekend on a New England beach. We've rounded up where to go this summer, with a foodie focus.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on July 08, 2013 at 4:26:31 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: New England, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Food, Hotels
Where to Spend Thanksgiving This Year

You head home for Thanksgiving every year—why not get the family together somewhere new? From beachy Kiawah Island to colonial Mystic, these escapes might just inspire new family traditions.

Posted by Adam Erace on October 01, 2012 at 2:29:35 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Events, Family Travel, Fall, California, New York City, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Travel Tip: Hit an Outdoor Clambake at The Place in Connecticut

Few places scream summer quite like The Place. This bright red, picnic table-laden roadside clambake has been serving summer staples (grilled corn, lobster, roasted clams) since the 1940s.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 09, 2012 at 10:50:40 AM EDT in Travel Tips, Restaurants Tagged: Restaurants
Today's Top Headlines: May 18, 2012

We're checking in on Yosemite Falls, keeping an eye out for Kayak's hot new IPO, and looking toward the future of Connecticut tourism—it's been a busy morning.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 18, 2012 at 10:46:13 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: News, Yosemite National Park, Wales, Technology, Los Angeles
Score the best rate at MGM Grand at Foxwoods this fall

Room rates at MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut vary dramatically depending on how full the hotel is, with Web specials as low as $80 a night, so it’s worth both checking online for last-minute deals and booking far in advance when possible.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 05, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips
New England Fall Foliage Guide

Every September and October, leaf peepers arrive to cruise along country lanes, join outdoor adventures, or simply stroll on town greens. We've got the basics to plan your trip, from tips to help predict the peak to downloadable Itineraries.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on September 20, 2011 at 12:52:41 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: New England, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont,
Where to Shop for Antiques and Crafts in New England

In New England, shoppers can pick up serious antiques or quirky bric-a-brac in old mills and converted barns. Or hit funky galleries or annual craft fairs to meet artisans and buy one-of-a-kind products.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 28, 2011 at 12:50:46 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Shopping Tagged: Shopping, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire