Connecticut’s Stonehenge
Connecticut’s Stonehenge is in a private outdoor sculpture park that’s now accepting reservations for June and July. … Read More Connecticut’s Stonehenge
Category: New England
Secret Connecticut
It’s official book release day! As a travel writer, I turned my attention to my own state during the pandemic when it wasn’t safe or legal to travel abroad, over state lines, or even out my front door. I uncovered 84 fascinating and little-known stories, learned a lot, and virtually met many curators, librarians, nonprofit… Read More Secret Connecticut
Burns Supper 2019
Carrying forward the 218-year-old tradition of celebrating Robert Burns on his birthday, a group of 50+ fans of Scotland, poetry, whisky, and the University of Edinburgh joined 9 million others around the world at a dinner in his honor.… Read More Burns Supper 2019
Why Foodies Should Go to Waterbury, VT
The 5,000-person rural Vermont town of Waterbury is home to Ben & Jerry’s, craft beer and cider, outstanding BBQ, artisanal coffee, cheeses, chocolates, and spirits. … Read More Why Foodies Should Go to Waterbury, VT
Connecticut’s Most Romantic Hotels
In the Nutmeg State you can kick back in a lighthouse or treehouse, a water-facing suite steps from the East Coast’s answer to Rodeo Drive or a Relais and Châteaux inn with a world-class spa in the middle of nowhere (sorry, Washington, Connecticut – you’re pretty but not exactly hopping). Read the Time Out story… Read More Connecticut’s Most Romantic Hotels
What to Do with Kids in Westchester NY & Fairfield County, CT
Kids under foot? Bookmark these suggestions for driving distance destinations in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT the next time you need indoor activity inspiration. You’ll always have a response to “I’m bored!”… Read More What to Do with Kids in Westchester NY & Fairfield County, CT
Wooded Sophistication in the Litchfield Hills
Litchfield County, Connecticut entices travelers with elegant resorts, bucolic scenery, and sophisticated restaurants… Read More Wooded Sophistication in the Litchfield Hills
Winter Getaway in the Berkshires
Two spectacular resorts–one a Scottish castle, the other an Italian palazzo–in the cultural Mecca of the Bershires. … Read More Winter Getaway in the Berkshires
Adventure in the Trees
Ziplining and climbing in trees on a Connecticut ropes course.… Read More Adventure in the Trees
First Time Skiing: Butternut
Tips for taking kids skiing for the first time at Ski Butternut in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts… Read More First Time Skiing: Butternut
