por Cristóbal Ramírez



El Atlántico se presiente (aunque no se vea) y la historia se siente (y también se ve). Vayamos al grano: Boston fue la madre de los Estados Unidos. La pionera. La adelantada. La espabilada. Califíquenla como quieran, pero sepan que su centro…

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There's no doubt that each city across the world boasts unique food offerings. But if time is short and you don’t have opportunities for full immersion, taking the right food tour makes the difference between being a clueless tourist or gaining a full understanding of where to go & what to buy.



Take Boston’s…

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New England

Connecticut

After leaving New York City and Liberty Harbor RV Park- we stayed with our good friends (Al & Lori) in Colchester Connecticut for a few weeks.

They played the part of tour guide and have shown us all around New England - Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Diana's Pool…

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Nantucket

Best Island in the World (National Geographic’s The 10 Best of Everything 2012 edition)

One of America’s Greatest Main Streets (Travel & Leisure May 2012)

Number Three of the Top Ten US Beaches (The Travel Channel 2012)

 

The votes are in and three of the world’s most venerable travel authorities all agree: Nantucket is among…

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The northern bulge of the city of Boston, the "North End," is the Italian district--some think of it as Boston's Italian Epcot.  Almost every restaurant is Italian.  The street signs are in Italian.  The bakeries are all Italian (connoli, taralli, biscotti, etc.).  Even the pharmacy is…

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In dedication to my new show about New England travel (Beyond the Beans).

My first blog will entail a very important event occurring this weekend.  Stargazing in New England is very tough. The amount of artificial light and pollution can make it quite difficult for viewing.  So if you're all about some st ar gazing and your live in New England, here are…

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Boston Sunset from the Top of the Deck

 

It's hard to argue that Boston is not the birthplace of America. Just take a walk along the Freedom trail, and you can relive American history. You too can walk the steps of Samuel Adams and imagine America succeeding from the British, and follow the footsteps of Paul Revere and the Boston Tea Party. Indeed,…

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We stepped out from the tiny prop plane and I stood for a moment on top of the stairs breathing in the salty air of Nantucket, filled with the scent of Lilies and memories of teenage debauchery. The words from Diddy’s song, “Coming Home,” swimming in my head:

“Back where I belong, yeah I never felt so strong

I feel like…

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I was there, January 11, 2007,  when the venerable Ritz-Carlton in Boston's historic Back Bay  was sold to the Taj Hotels and Palaces Of India, one of Asia's largest hotel company,



Bostonians, and much of the East Coast Establishment, cried "heresy."



A tradition and an emotional landmark was gone,… Continue

by Wendie Hansen with Kaleel Sakakeeny



Please watch the 1-minute video postcard at the end of this Blog



It was a pilgrimage of sorts, this visit to the old North Bridge in… Continue

From NMT Images

Nantucket  Video PostCard-Poets, Whales and Celebrities



(Please watch the 1-minute, sound-rich… Continue

From NMT Images

Years after Nantucket’s whaling industry virtually decimated the Atlantic whale population and became fabulously wealthy in the… Continue

According to the local news the Northeast could get a fantastic show of Northen lights tonight or tomorrow night.



For those of us who are in the city, our views may be obstructed due to light pollution. However, out in the open air and mountains of places such as The Mountain View Grand the lights are sure to be breathtaking.



Therefore we are welcoming photos of the Northern lights to post on our Facebook page and give us city dwellers a view of this historical… Continue

From From Kaleel

Travel Tip: The Stay At Home Vacation: Staycations



A weak economy… Continue