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5/6/08 - New England Beer Festival Guide
New England was at the forefront of the microbrew revolution, and now that specialty beers are making a comeback, there's no better place than the Northeast to celebrate craft brewing's resurgence this summer. Find the right craft brew for you at one of these summer beer festivals in New England and neighboring New York State.

5/1/08 - 10 New Things to See and Do in New England This Summer
There's so much new to see and do in New England during the summer of 2008. Whether you're more comfortable in a casino or in the kitchen, an admirer of art or military aircraft, fascinated by wrecked ships or inclined to board one that still floats, parents of thrill-seeking teens or empty nesters eager to treat yourselves to a luxurious escape, this is the year you need to visit New England.

4/16/08 - New England Summer Festivals A-Z
Whether your tastes lean more toward chamber music or zucchini launching, there is a New England summer festival for you! The variety of festivals in the region is mind-boggling, and for the eleventh year, I'm happy to bring you my updated A to Z guide to New England's diverse festival offerings for the 2008 summer season.

4/10/08 - What's New for 2008 at Six Flags New England
Six Flags New England is located in Agawam, Massachusetts. Here's a look at what's new at the theme park for the 2008 season, including the new Dark Knight Coaster.

3/26/08 - New England Family Vacation Ideas
Whether your children are tots or teens, a New England family vacation will be an experience you'll all remember. There's so much to do within this historic and diverse region. You can get your thrills at an amusement park or chill out by the shore, tour a living history museum or catch your own lobsters, camp beside a lake or stay at an upscale family resort, play in the snow or get lost in a corn maze. Your kids may even learn something... but it's probably a good idea if you don't let on.

3/5/08 - Baby's First Spa Treatment
"When you're older" had been my standard answer whenever my daughter asked to accompany me to a spa. She was born a girly girl, and I knew her first spa experience would be something we'd enjoy together one day. I just didn't expect I'd cave before she turned 5.

2/21/08 - Hudson Valley Restaurant Weeks
This annual dining event, scheduled for March 9-21, 2008, is an opportunity for Hudson Valley residents and visitors to sample prix-fixe menus at some of this scenic region's best restaurants at a price that usually represents a significant savings.

2/21/08 - New England Green Hotels and Inns
Want to go green on your next stay in New England? This guide will help you find environmentally friendly green hotels and inns in New England. These lodging properties go the extra mile to protect the environment by conserving water and energy, minimizing waste, recycling, serving fresh local foods and more.

2/13/08 - New England's Top Animal Adventures
There are many opportunities for up-close interaction with New England's fauna. Whether you'd like to meet the Budweiser Clydesdales or see moose in the wild, catch your lobster dinner or hug a beluga whale, Here are 9 animal adventures you're sure to find memorable.

2/13/08 - Tanglewood 2008
There's no better place in all of New England to spread out a picnic blanket, feast on gourmet goodies and listen to live music as the sun sets and the stars unveil themselves than Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshires. Here is your complete guide to Tanglewood 2008.

2/7/08 - Top New England Events 2008
Each year, the American Bus Association (ABA) selects North America's Top 100 Events. While the focus is on choosing those events that make great motorcoach destinations, the top events are a diverse selection of festivals and celebrations that you'll enjoy no matter how you get there! This year, the ABA's Selection Committee tapped 11 New England and New York State events for the Top 100 List.

2/7/08 - Baby's First Ski Lesson
My daughter got off to a solid and enthusiastic start as a skier during her first ski lesson at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont.

1/31/08 - New England Super Bowl Headquarters
New England's undefeated NFL team is on the way to its fourth Super Bowl in seven years. My New England Super Bowl Headquarters features everything from New England-themed recipes to fun Patriots activities for kids to Patriots Basics that will help you catch up if you're not usually a football fan.

1/31/08 - Sneak Preview: MGM Grand at Foxwoods
When the MGM Grand at Foxwoods opens in Connecticut this May, it will bring an upscale and exciting hospitality and entertainment experience to what is already North America's largest gaming destination. Enjoy a sneak preview on this hard hat tour.

1/17/08 - Baby's First B&B
I had my doubts as to whether the Captain Lindsey House, an antique-filled B&B in Rockland, Maine, was a suitable place for my preschooler. As it turned out, she was well-behaved and perfectly welcome. My husband, on the other hand, may have to skip the next B&B trip.

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