Away for the Weekend: New England: 52 Great Getaways in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Isl and, Vermont (Away for the Weekend, New England) (Paperback)

by Eleanor Berman (Author)

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With enticing titles such as "Savoring the Shore in Connecticut," "Flying High in Quechee," "Indian Summer in Kennebunkport," and "Stirring Things up at Sturbridge," Away for the Weekend: New England provides a full year's worth of weekend opportunities.

Because she experienced the daunting feeling of wanting to "do it all" in New England without knowing where to start, author Eleanor Berman compiled this useful guide to help narrow down the choices: "The selections are admittedly personal, limited to locations and events I have visited and enjoyed, so not every single sightseeing attraction, lodging, or restaurant in each location is included. I've tried instead to pick only the best--places I've either been to myself or had recommended to me by local sources or frequent visitors." While she makes it clear that this is a guide devoted to destinations and events, Berman does list some of the special inns and dining places for each location covered. The seasonally inspired getaways are located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

In addition to an alphabetical index, the helpful category listing includes entries under headings such as "beaches and parks," "children's activities," and "historic sites." Whether you have a weekend or longer, this book provides an excellent source of ideas for exploring New England. --Kathryn True

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If you like accommodations with character, this is the right bed and breakfast guide for you. Whether you decide to study the place names on the state maps at the start of each chapter, browse through the charmingly written descriptions, or glance through such indexes as Romantic B&Bs, B&Bs Serving Afternoon Tea, B&Bs with Water Views, B&Bs with Separate Cottage Accommodations, and Family-Friendly B&Bs, you will find a welcoming text that seems like a harbinger of pleasures to come. Each entry includes a line drawing of the building, a gray box full of practical facts such as room summaries, information about the grounds, costs, smoking policy, and driving instructions, a detailed narrative that describes the innkeepers, the ambiance, a sample room, culinary specialties, and common rooms, and a second gray box, "What's Nearby," that highlights sights and excursions in the surrounding area. The only thing that's missing are instructions on how to get away from the breakfast table. These sound like places to linger in and savor rather than hurry through on a whirlwind journey. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 5th edition (May 19, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609801694
• ISBN-13: 978-0609801697
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
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