Trees strung with colorful lights all over the Boston Common, Bostonians huddled in pubs drinking to the season, the smell of warm babkas at Bakey in Quincy Market….December is a wonderful time to enjoy a visit to Boston. It is cold. I live in New York and have been through a blizzard or two but still found the cold in Boston (when it getsContinue reading “Christmas in Boston, MA “
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Three Days in Narragansett, RI (including visits to Wickford Village and Block Island)
A stretch of rocky coastline dotted with pristine Cape Cod style houses, Narragansett might be considered the quieter cousin of neighboring Newport, which was once a bustling shipping port and summer residence of the wealthy from the Gilded Age (see my post Three Days in Newport, RI). Back in the day Narragansett also had its shareContinue reading “Three Days in Narragansett, RI (including visits to Wickford Village and Block Island)”
A Day in Montauk, NY
Happily one sunny Labor Day weekend we decided to spend the day exploring Montauk, NY. The furthest point out on Long Island, most consider it a weekend getaway but hotel prices can skyrocket during the summer and holidays. We decided to be brave souls and take public transportation out from New York City and justContinue reading “A Day in Montauk, NY”
A Weekend in Providence, RI
Referred to as one of America’s favorite cities, we decided to explore what Providence had to offer on our visit to New England. Located close to I-95 it’s a convenient stop to spend a few nights and recharge, and a charming city to visit in its own right. We found it clean, safe and aContinue reading “A Weekend in Providence, RI”
The Full Itinerary 