VIDEO – New England Travel Journal Show: Mystic, Connecticut

We made a number of stops including Mystic Knotwork, Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, and Barley Head Brewery. Come along and explore with us!

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Best Reasons to Visit Cape Cod in the Off-Season

Cape Cod is an all American playground during the summer months with sunshine, swimming and all the ice cream you can eat, but Cape Cod is equally as beautiful and charming in the off season

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The Connecticut Lighthouse Tour: New London Ledge Lighthouse

The state of Connecticut has 14 lighthouses and we are on a quest to see them all! Follow along as we travel the coastlines of Connecticut and visit the distinct lighthouses that the state has to offer.

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Exploring the Hidden Gem of Collinsville (CT)

There are a lot of small towns in Connecticut that get a lot of attention and rightfully so. Essex, Mystic, Chester, and Kent just to name a few. One town that is a bit under the radar but beloved by those who know of it is Collinsville.

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NETJ Podcast Ep.25 – A Guide to Some Potential Travel in 2021

Typically we only focus on New England. We don’t always like to acknowledge it but there are some great places to travel outside of the region. With the hope that people will be able to travel more in 2021, we wanted to share some tips and locations to consider.

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Q&A with the man behind Cape Cod’s Wooden Whale Co.

Working out of his Hyannis studio on the property of the house he is thankful his grandfather never sold Dave Turner carves gorgeous wooden whales that he ships all over the world.

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 22 – Skiing New England in the Winter of 2021

Boston Magazine’s Alyssa Giacobbe takes a close look at the impact the COVID pandemic has already had on the ski resort industry, the outlook for this winter, and the changes that may remain in place post-pandemic.

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 21 – Connecticut Holiday Photographer Caryn B. Davis

We recently chatted with photographer Caryn B. Davis about about all things photography, focusing largely on her Connecticut Christmas book, plus getting some photography tips as well!

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 20 – Boston Magazine Food + Entertainment Editor Scott Kearnan

Boston Magazine Food + Entertainment Editor Scott Kearnan joined the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about the state of dining out in Massachusetts, the innovative ways restaurants are creating business, Boston’s Top 25 Hottest Restaurants, and what he is looking forward to most when dining is back to normal.

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NETJ Podcast Ep.19 – Hidden New England with Boston Magazine Executive Editor Brittany Jasnoff

Boston magazine Executive Editor Brittany Jasnoff joins the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about ‘Hidden New England.’

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NETJ Podcast Ep.18 – Fall Foliage and Lobster Rolls with New England Photographer Ryan Zipp

New England photographer Ryan Zipp joined us to talk fall foliage photography, about his adventures over the summer, and his new venture Deliciously New England.

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New England Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Looking for some family-friendly fall activities? We have you covered with some options in each New England state.

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Marblehead’s Harbor Light Inn (MA)

Located in the heart of Marblehead, Massachusetts just steps from the harbor, shops and galleries, historical homes, and restaurants, the Harbor Light Inn is your perfect home base for a visit to the town that was the birthplace of the Continental Navy.

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VIDEO: Ripley Falls (NH)

With the winter melt in full effect, it is also a great time to explore the region’s waterfalls. One of the best that we have discovered is Ripley Falls, located in Carroll, a part of Crawford Notch State Park

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The Return of Rhode Island Resorts

We spent some time talking with several Rhode Island hotels and resorts about their anticipated comeback, the impact the pandemic has had on their business and what our “new normal” expectations should be when visiting for a stay or dining.

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An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café in Plainville (MA)

An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe in Plainville, Massachusetts was an unlikely find for New England Travel Journal, and lets be honest there are few things better than stumbling on a good local find

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Top 10 Stories of 2019

2019 was the first full year of the New England Travel Journal. It was a year of growth and introductions into the wonderful community that is New England on the web and on social media

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 9 – The Front Door Project’s and CT Visit Ambassador Deb Cohen

The New England Travel Journal Podcast closed out 2019 with podcast guest Deb Cohen, the founder and curator of The Front Door Project.

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Holiday Magic at the Newport Mansions (RI)

Every November kicks off “Christmas at the Newport Mansions” wherein select mansions decorate in full holiday regalia and offer self guided tours through New Year’s

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Celtic Christmas Sojourn presented by WGBH

A Celtic Christmas Sojourn has been touring New England during the holidays for the last sixteen years. It’s a delightful experience that showcases singing, music and dancing from Pagan, Christian and Celtic traditions

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A Few Days in Historical Concord (MA)

Concord, Massachusetts is a quintessential New England town that offers something for everyone from colonial history, American literature, a National Park, shopping, inns and outdoor pursuits, this gem has it all.

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 8 – New England Travel & Lifestyle Expert Shannon Shipman

New England Travel and Lifestyle expert Shannon Shipman of the popular shannonshipman.com, recently known as Sunny Coastlines, joined the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about her New England travels and how she fell in love with the region after she moved here a few years ago.

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 7 – Country Music Star, New England Native Elizabeth Girardi

If you missed fall in New England this year listen to the song “October” by Elizabeth Girardi. It’s the closest thing you’ll get to stirring up the feelings that fall in New England gives you

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Essex’s Annual Trees in the Riggings Community Carol Sing & Boat Parade (CT)

As the sun sets on the Sunday following Thanksgiving hundreds of people; families, friends – young and old – flock to Main Street in the picture book town for the annual Trees in the Riggings Community Carol Sing & Boat Parade.

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 6 – New England Photographer Shaun Terhune

One of the most magnificent parts of New England is the White Mountain region of New Hampshire. From Mount Washington

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Fourth of July Fireworks on the Boston Harbor

ew places in the country can take more credit for the Fourth of July than Boston, after all the flames of the Revolutionary War were stoked in the city. So what better way to spend the Fourth of July then on the Boston Harbor enjoying Fireworks?

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Newly renovated Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard Ready for Summer

At the end of the 2018 season the iconic hotel, now in its 128th year, closed its doors and went through a seven-month $15 million renovation that will have guests new and returning saying, ‘wow’ when they walk through the doors.

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NETJ Podcast Ep. 4 – Historic Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard Reopens after Renovations

On May 1, 2019 the historic Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, reopened after months of renovations and general manager Chris Bird joined the podcast to talk about what guests can now expect

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New England Travel Journal Podcast Ep. 2 – Spring is Here

New England Travel Journal Podcast co-hosts Sam and Stavros talk about the start of spring, a Bald Eagle watch cruise in Essex, Connecticut, plans for the warm weather months including plans to go to Cape Cod and Maine. They also discuss another upcoming trip to the Getaway Homes in New Hampshire.

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Abigail’s Grille and Wine Bar (CT)

Nestled at the foot of Talcott Mountain and at the intersection of Rt. 202 and 185 in Simsbury, Connecticut; Abigail’s Grille and Wine Bar was the perfect location for a seafood lunch in late February

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Schilling Beer Co. (NH)

Schilling Beer Co. offers European-inspired craft beers paired with a simple yet delicious menu of speciality Neopolitan-style pizza along with bratwursts, stromboli and calzones as other entree options; there is something for everyone.

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Valley Artisans, Handcrafted Gifts (NH)

Located right off of the main road in Epsom, New Hampshire a well decorated handcrafted store caught our eyes. As we were headed east on route 4 towards our weekend Getaway , we saw the banner hung above the store that read “Handcrafted Gifts Since 1981” and decided that we could not pass up an opportunity to buy locally made gifts.

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Local Burger (MA)

Whether you order a speciality burger named after a western Massachusetts town or create your own, stopping at Local Burger is a must when passing through Northampton. Situated on the corner of Main Street in the small vibrant town that is the home to Smith College, Local Burger lives by the motto, “It’s not just delicious, it’s local.”

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VIDEO: New England Photographer “Jeff Foliage” featured on CBS Sunday Morning

An an interview with CBS Sunday Morning’s Conor Knighton, Folger, who goes by “Jeff Foliage” brought the beauty of New England foliage into living rooms all around the country.

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