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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Frost Ice Bar Slated For Boston Opening, Spring 2013

Frost Ice Bar, the first of its kind in New England, has announced plans for a grand opening at Faneuil Hall in spring 2013.

Ice bars and ice hotels have captivated the imaginations of adventurous travelers and fun-seekers around the globe. From remote locations in Norway, Alaska and Sweden, to some of the world's most cosmopolitan urban centers such as London, Tokyo and St. Petersburg, Frost Ice Bar now adds Boston to this exclusive list of cutting-edge cities.

"While Boston is traditionally defined by its history and heritage, the City is today brimming with a new energy that supports a trendsetting dining and nightlife scene," stated Frost Group CEO Cindy Brown. "Ice bars around the world have proven to be sensationally popular among a broad range of audiences and we believe Frost Ice Bar will be equally well received in New England. We're thrilled to play a part in further promoting the City as a leader in world-class entertainment and hospitality."

The concept for a year-round Boston ice attraction is spearheaded by Frost Group in collaboration with the team behind Boston Duck Tours, drawing upon their nearly 20 years of expertise designing whimsically creative guest experiences that are fun for all ages. Frost Ice Bar being no exception, the venue will be constructed and furnished entirely of ice, featuring a constant indoor temperature of 24 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Frost Ice Bar will feature dramatic ice-sculpted interiors perfectly suited to any number of social occasions from an unforgettable and invigorating night on the town with friends, to bachelor/ette parties, family outings, or corporate gatherings. Welcoming guests of all ages, Frost Ice Bar will present ever-changing offerings of specialty beverages, music and décor.

For more information and to track the progress of Frost Ice Bar, visit www.FrostIceBar.com and keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter (@FrostIceBar).




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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Travel Digest: Picks For Thursday 10-18-2012

Looking for travel inspiration? Travel Digest is your passport to news, events, diversions, deals and more in New England, The Caribbean & Bermuda.


Row, row, row... Boston's Head Of The Charles Regatta is the world's largest regatta attracting over 300,000 spectators and 9,000 competitors! October 20-21, 2012.

Deals Spotlight: Vermont Midweek Travel Specials [Vermont Tourism] 

“Love is in the air at Sunwing with the launch of their newest edition of Destination Weddings Guide..." [Boston Style Hub]

From JetBlue: Receive a free adventure tour plus $100 off a 4+ night Puerto Rico Getaways vacation. Book by 10/31! Click here for info.

Watch: Connecticut State Tourism Fall Ad [Video]

Jamaica With Kids: Two Fabulous Family-Friendly Resort Options [trekaroo]


Bermuda Spas As Seen on GoToBermuda.com

 


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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Thanksgiving Holidays: Alexandra Resort Offers Family Packages To Be Thankful For

In preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holidays, The Alexandra Resort, on world-famous Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos Islands, announced its Family Resort Package.

 Four and seven night packages start from $1,999 for two adults and two children under age 10.

The Family Resort Package includes:
 
  • One-day car rental and a free picnic lunch
  • Three-hour catamaran cruise
  • Parent's night out including a romantic dinner for two served on the beach
  • Kids' night in with a babysitter and chicken finger meal
“This time of year that the weather is at its best, rates are most competitive and a number of local events are taking place to add to the charm and enjoyment of the destination,” said Anette Mullings, General Manger of The Alexandra Resort and Spa.

 In addition to the Alexandra Family Resort Package offer, families visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands can take advantage of two events highlighting the distinctive flavors of the islands. The Caribbean Food and Wine Festival is being held from November 1 to 3 and the 7th annual Conch Festival will take place over the weekend of American Thanksgiving.


 For more information, visit www.alexandraresort.com

 

 

 

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel Offers End-of-Summer Whale Watching Deal

The Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel is offering guests an exciting end-of-summer Whale Watching package.

 Guests staying at the hotel near Salem can take this opportunity to catch one of the most exciting occurrences at sea: majestic whales migrating for the season.

 September and October are the final months of the active whale watching season. Majestic humpback whales can be spotted feeding and swimming out at sea. Guests staying at this hotel near Gloucester can take advantage of the Whale Watching deal, which includes two tickets to Cape Ann Whale Watch, one of the best whale watching companies according to Boston Magazine’s New England Travel guide, and an overnight stay in a deluxe guest room with either a king or two double beds.

 After a day out at sea whale watching, guests will return to this Peabody hotel and relax in spacious hotel rooms and enjoy luxurious amenities. Complimentary high-speed Internet access lets guests go online and share their whale-watching photos. Plush beds and furniture provides plenty of comfortable places to relax. Guests can also grab a bite to eat at the on-site Sophia’s Restaurant.

 Book the Whale Watching Package at the Peabody Hotel and experience one last adventure this summer.

 To reserve the Whale Watching Package, use promotional code ES7 online or call 1-800-228-9290. This deal is available from now until October 28, 2012, seven days a week. Other restrictions may apply. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/BOSPB


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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Samoset Resort in Maine Announces Winter Wonderland Season

Samoset Resort, a classic resort in mid-coast Maine, will be launching its brand new winter season of holidays, romantic retreats, family activities and winter group meetings. The Holiday Happenings at the resort will commence on Thanksgiving weekend and last through to New Year’s Day. After the New Year, the resort will remain open for a Winter Wonderland of activities for spa weekend getaways, school breaks and group meetings.

 “This is The Samoset’s first return to winter season in three years and our staff and community are ready to welcome guests for this spectacular time of year!" said General Manager, Connie Russell. “We’ve got some terrific activities planned, as well as amenities and services to enhance the guest experience.”

The Samoset announced earlier in 2012 that the resort would be open year-round, a decision which was fueled by the completion of numerous additions to the resort in 2011 including a full-service, seaside spa, La Bella Vita and Enoteca wine bar, and three new luxury guest cottages. These recent improvements are the result of a multi-million dollar investment by the resort owners in an effort to bring the guest experience to a new level.

 The new 2012/2013 winter season at Samoset will start with a series of Holiday Happenings from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. The hotel will be festively decorated and guests will be able to enjoy holiday packages, menus, and activities such as Brunch with Santa. The resort will also feature a new ice skating rink with bonfire and S’mores. La Bella Vita Ristorante will feature an outdoor Ice Bar set amongst the fire pit and fire lamps overlooking the ocean. Samoset’s Winter Weekends and School Break Vacations will feature a series of family activities, culinary events, kid’s recreation center, indoor pool, group health classes and custom Spa treatments for winter weather.

 Leisure guests can take advantage of great rates and packages, including the Thanksgiving Package which includes accommodations, traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet for 2, breakfast daily and children’s activities. This package starts at $229 per night. The Winter Wonderland Package which includes accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a $50 spa credit and all resort amenities and activities, starts at just $249 per night.

 The year-round status and festive nature of the winter season is great news for groups as well as leisure guests. Groups can now take advantage of great rates for holiday parties as well as generous incentives to book a party in one of the resort’s beautiful ballrooms or the La Bella Vita Ristorante. Incentives for party planners include gift certificates for complimentary hotel stays, meals and golf. Room rates begin at just $99 per night and holiday parties range from lavish buffet style to elegant sit-down meals.

 The Samoset gears up for the winter on the heels of a very busy and successful summer season. In 2012 improvements guests enjoyed included an updated and renovated 21,000 feet of meeting space, as well as new iPod docking station radios, refrigerators, Keurig coffee makers, safes and complimentary bottled water in every guestroom at the hotel. The resort also introduced a very popular 9-hole Disc Golf Course overlooking the ocean, adding this new amenity for guests and groups, as part of the Ultimate Backyard Experience, which also includes tennis, basketball, zero entry outdoor pool, shuffleboard, volleyball, badminton, croquet, horseshoes and a playground.

For more information and booking, please visit http://www.samosetresort.com or call 800.341.1650.

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Watch: Morgan Horse History on Equitrekking



Video courtesy of Equitrekking on YouTube

"Watch the history of the Morgan horse from the Public Television TV show, Equitrekking. The history of the Morgan horse is intertwined with the history of America. Learn about this versatile breed in this special Equitrekking video with interviews from Kathy Furr at the National Museum of the Morgan Horse and Steve Davis at the University of Vermont's Morgan Horse Farm with host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman." --Equitrekking

www.equitrekking.com




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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Vermont: The Stage is Set for a Beautiful Foliage Season

Impending cool nights and reduced daylight hours will soon evoke the green leaves to transform to red, orange and yellow. In these early stages of fall foliage, the best colors can generally be found in higher elevations, the northern sections of the state, and in wetter low-lying areas, where swamp maples bring an early splash of crimson.


New this year, the Foliage Report will be issued Tuesdays, September 18-October 30. The Foliage Report will include a map that features best driving routes, an audio update and hiking/walking trail recommendations. The information will be comprised from a weekly survey of a more than a dozen state foresters, led by the state’s lead Foliage Forecaster, Michael Snyder, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation.

With the highest percentage of maples trees in New England, one-third of which are sugar and red maples responsible for producing intense red hues, Vermont has the most vibrant fall foliage in the northeast. As Vermont is 76 percent forested and home to more than 50 state parks, leaf peepers can view expansive foliage across more than 300,000 acres of state-owned forests beautifully contrasted next to farm valleys, towns and waterways. 

VermontVacation.com tools for planning a Vermont Fall Foliage tour include:
  •     Lodging Availability & Midweek Packages
  •     Fall Foliage Forecaster
  •     Scenic Drives & Byways
  •     Fall Travel Tips

For more information, visit www.VermontVacation.com. Leaf peepers can also easily stay up-to-date on the color progression of Vermont’s foliage by calling the Fall Foliage Hotline at 1-800-VERMONT.


{via press release}
Photo Credit: Vermont Tourism


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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Weekend Digest - For the Week Ending 9/8/2012

 


Buck Island National Monument is located off the shores of St. Croix. Buck Island is one of only two underwater national monuments in the U.S. -Caribbean Tourism Organization [Photo]

 Turtle Swimming Underwater at Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Jamaica [Video]

 In a recent Travel + Leisure Magazine poll, Providence, Rhode Island was voted #1 for hamburgers in the country. Here's what some locals and business owners had to say... [Video]

Celebrate Scottish culture at the New Hampshire Highland Games Highland Games ~ Sept. 21-23, 2012. [Info]

National Trust Tours: Cuban architecture, Bermuda private houses & gardens, cruising Antigua, history and more.

The Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival is coming up on November 16-19, 2012. Check out this year's lineup of international chefs, info.

Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections. Take virtual tour via their Pinterest Boards.

 Looking for country fairs in Connecticut? Check out this list on the Connecticut Office of Tourism website.


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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

The Affluent Traveler Contest: Win a Luxury Vacation to Boston Worth More Than $10,000



The Affluent Traveler, the semi-annual luxury lifestyle magazine of The Affluent Traveler Collection, is offering readers the chance to win a $10,000-plus luxury vacation for two to Boston in its new Summer/Fall 2012 issue. The prize includes 7 nights at the Taj Boston, select meals, Swan Boat Ride tickets (seasonal) and a two-day Go Boston Card. Round-trip, first class tickets onboard Delta Air Lines is also included. Aspiring travelers can enter by visiting the contest page; entries will be accepted through December 15, 2012* Readers can also enter to win via smartphone through the magazine’s mobi tag.

The winner will enjoy accommodations in a Park View Suite, inclusive of daily breakfast and a dinner with wine at The Café, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant and Champagne Sunday brunch on The Roof overlooking the Public Garden. The two-day Go Boston Card permits entrance to attractions and museums, as well as savings at local shops.

The Affluent Traveler, designed to serve as the ‘guide to the good life,’ features the world’s finest travel experiences, celebrity interviews and an expansive culinary section. It has an international distribution in more than 15 countries and is available by subscription, through licensed travel advisors of The Affluent Traveler Collection, at major bookstores, on newsstands, in select airport lounges and in the guestrooms of all Affluent Traveler Collection preferred hotels.

The Affluent Traveler is the official magazine of The Affluent Traveler Collection, one of 19 brands owned by American Marketing Group, Inc. To learn more about The Affluent Traveler Collection or find an Affluent Traveler Collection licensed travel advisor, visit http://www.theaffluenttraveler.com.

*No purchase necessary to win. Terms and conditions apply and can be found by visiting http://www.theaffluenttraveler.com/contest






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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Weekend Digest: For the Week Ending 9/1/2012

You could win a week at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts! Take the Travel Style Quiz on Facebook.

 Watch: Aruba Tourism's new video by Justin Wu Films [Video]

 September is Revival Month in Harvard Square: A Celebration of Renewal and Tradition 

Enter for a chance to win a beautiful vacation home in historic Waldoboro, Maine. 
(From DIY Blog Cabin)

 8 Best All Inclusive Honeymoon Resorts [Destination Wedding Mag]

 Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge Introduces Three New Experience Packages

Lobster Dave cooks up a storm in Ocho Rios, Jamaica [Cruise Maven]

Caribbean: Palm trees, salt air and miles of pristine beaches. Find your perfect spot! [Photos]

 Upcoming: A Taste of Block Island | September 21-23, 2012 | Rhode Island

 The Bermuda Department of Tourism Launches a New Branding Campaign



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Friday, August 31, 2012

Vermont Dept. of Tourism Kicks Off Sixth Annual Apples to iPods Contest at 20 Apple Orchards

In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple is hidden in an apple tree at 20 Vermont pick-your-own apple orchards. Find a wooden apple and win an Apple iPod, iPod Shuffle or iPad.

 This good-natured promotion of Vermont’s working landscape, is in partnership with Woodchuck® Hard Cider, Small Dog Electronics, Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. The State of Vermont first launched this promotion in 2007 with hopes of growing participation at Vermont pick-your-own orchards. Since the launch, participation has been incredibly ‘fruitful’ across Vermont.

Vermont's nearly 4,000 acres of commercial apple orchards, produce leading apple varieties: McIntosh, Cortland, Red Delicious and Empire. In 1999, the Vermont legislature designated the apple as the state fruit, and the apple pie as the state pie.
"Visiting Vermont's apple orchards is a family tradition and in true Vermont fashion, the 'Apples to iPods' contest makes this fall event even more fun," said Megan Smith, Vermont's Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing. "Apple picking is the perfect way to experience Vermont's gorgeous autumn landscape and participate in a festive and tasty activity."
For a second year, the Vermont Department of Tourism is also helping the Vermont Foodbank promote Pick for Your Neighbor, where visitors to participating orchards can pick and purchase extra apples to donate to the Foodbank. Last year, Pick for Your Neighbor made nearly 10,000 apples available to Vermonters in need. 
“Pick for Your neighbor is a win for all involved,” Michelle Wallace, Program Director at the Vermont Foodbank said. “Orchards see an economic benefit from increased sales, the Foodbank has access to fresh, local apples for distribution, and participants experience a great Vermont tradition while helping their neighbors in need.” 
For a list of participating orchards, please visit http://www.applestoipods.com and plan your trip at http://www.vermontvacation.com. Learn about "Pie chi" from this video with Shelburne Orchard's Nick Cowles.



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Destination Labadee: Royal Caribbean's Private Island Paradise in Haiti [Video]

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

New England Fall Foliage: Travel Ideas & Packages

Experience glorious autumn colors, in picturesque New England. Check out these fall foliage packages & events, and start planning your next New England getaway!

Photo courtesy of New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism 

{Vermont}

Fall Foliage Midweek Explorer's package - The Wildflower Inn provides detailed maps and fall foliage tours (developed by their staff) to visit all the nooks and crannies in Vermont, Northern New Hampshire and Southern Quebec. (Sept. 3-Nov. 2)

Harvest Dinner Cruise - Celebrate the bounty of the harvest aboard the Spirit Of Ethan Allen III. Based on availability starting Sept. 3.

 Fall Harvest Wine Pairing Dinner - This event will take place at the Chopin Restaurant at Matterhorn Inn in Vermont, and will feature an internationally acclaimed surprise guest chef. Dinner will be served set to tone with the finest classical Chopin Music.

{Maine}

Autumn Dinner:  This Hartsone Inn cooking class features a four-course dinner. On the menu:  Honey Seared Duck Breast with Peppered Squash and a Walnut Dressing; the inn's popular Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream. The entrée is Chef Michael’s version of “Beef Wellington” specifically designed for the Autumn table. To finish the meal, you will make a Fall Apple Tarte Tatin with locally grown apples.

 White Cedar Inn's Maine Foliage & Lobster Package: Enjoy the beautiful fall trails by car or bicycle. This package features:
  • 2 nights' stay for 2 guests,
  • A full breakfast in the sunroom each morning,
  • 2 tasty chocolate candy lobsters,
  • A $50 gift card to use toward a lobster dinner at Jameson Tavern,
  • 2 adult admission tickets to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or the Maine Maritime Museum,
  • A copy of Discovering Maine's Lighthouses & Harbors 
  • All lodging taxes. 


Anchorage By The Sea Midweek Fall Packages: A variety of fall packages to choose from at Anchorage By The Sea, a four season resort in Ogunquit, Maine.
  
{New Hampshire}

FoliageTrain Itineraries FoliageTrains.com offers four unique train tours in New Hampshire. (Link no longer works.)

2021 Update: The White Cedar Inn is under new ownership.


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Cooking classes, food and wine festivals, restaurant weeks and more culinary fare in New England. Visit New England Food Adventures


 Visit Travel Media's Autumn in New England Pinterest Board for some lovely foliage pics!


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