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Get
Your Vacation Stimulus Check
Did you already spend your economic stimulus check? Wish you had another one
coming your way? Then book a two-night stay at a New England B&B online
at BedandBreakfast.com by September 1. Complete your travel by December
31, and you'll receive a $50 check when you submit this online
rebate form following your stay. Your check will arrive in four to six
weeks. posted 7/1/08
Cruise
New England This Fall for $599
Leaf peep from the sea this fall aboard Princess' Caribbean Princess,
which departs from Brooklyn, New York, on September 28 for a week-long cruise
with port stops in Newport, Boston and Bar Harbor, plus St. John and Halifax,
Canada. Vacations To Go is advertising a special price of $599 per person
double occupancy for an inside cabin or $698 per person for an oceanview
cabin. For details and reservations, call toll free, 800-338-4962. posted
7/1/08
Providence
Hotels on Sale for the 4th
Providence has cancelled
its Fourth of July fireworks display, but that doesn't mean you can't have
a blast in Rhode Island's capital city this holiday weekend, especially when
you discover the affordable eBreak
rates of as low as $103 per night being offered July 3-6 at Marriott
hotels in and near the city. Book your room online, or ask for the Marriott
eBreak rate when you call toll free, 800-752-7571, for reservations.
The fireworks show may have fizzled, but you'll still be able to enjoy the
Latin sounds of Carlos De Leon at Waterplace Park during a free
concert Friday night. posted 7/1/08
Free
Summer Concerts at L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean is sponsoring free weekly concerts this summer at its Discovery Park
in Freeport, Maine, located near the L.L.
Bean flagship store. The schedule
features a diverse line-up of performers including pop star Daryl Hall,
country artists Lonestar and Kathy Mattea, folk singer Richie Havens, Buddy
Holly's Original Crickets and the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Concerts will
be cancelled in the event of inclement weather, so call toll free,
877-755-2326 for updates. posted 6/24/08
A
Jane Austen Weekend Awaits
The Governor's House Inn in Hyde Park, Vermont, is hosting a series of Jane
Austen Weekends featuring opportunities to immerse yourself in literature,
movies, conversation and old-fashioned pleasures like afternoon tea, carriage
rides and fly fishing. Available dates are August 15-17, September 5-7,
December 12-14 and January 9-11, and Jane Austen Weekend packages are priced
starting at $295 for singles and $260 per person for doubles including two
nights' lodging, a Friday evening talk over dessert and coffee, full breakfast
on Saturday, Saturday afternoon tea, Saturday dinner and book discussion,
early Sunday Continental breakfast and a chance to win prizes during the Jane
Austen quiz with Sunday brunch. For reservations and more information, call 802-888-6888
or toll free, 866-800-6888. posted 6/24/08
Eat for Half Price
or Less at Restaurants in New England
If you plan ahead, you can save a fortune on dining in New England. Restaurant.com sells gift certificates for many New England restaurants for 50 percent
or more off their face value--$25 gift certificates, for example,
are priced at $12.50 and under. You'll find dozens of participating restaurants throughout the New England states. Best of all, make your purchase online, print the gift certificate on your printer, and you're all set to save
when you arrive at your New England destination. Read details carefully, as some restrictions may apply. posted
6/24/08
Singles:
Have the Time of Your Life This 4th of July
A "Dirty Dancing Party" is just one of the many events and
activities on tap for singles during the July 4th Weekend at Club Getaway in
Kent, Connecticut. Three-night packages for July 3-6 are priced at just $449
per person based on four people per air-conditioned cabin and include all
meals, wine with dinner, all sports and activities and nightly entertainment.
Bus transportation from New York City is available for an additional fee. For
information and reservations, call toll free, 877-7-GO-PLAY. posted
6/17/08
Your
Family's Summer Adventure Can Earn You Free Skiing
Book a three-night family Adventure Package at the Mount Washington Resort in
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, between July 6 and August 31, and you'll receive
a free Bretton Woods Pass, valid for alpine skiing and snowboarding from
opening day in mid-November 2008 through January 31, 2009 (blackout dates
apply during holiday periods). Adventure Packages are priced from $225 per
adult per night based on double occupancy and include breakfast and dinner
daily; kids 12 and under stay and play free. For details and reservations,
call toll-free, 800-314-1752. posted 6/17/08
Surf
& Save the Sea
Have you always wanted to learn to surf? The Meadowmere Resort in Ogunquit, Maine, offers a unique package that includes lodging for two nights, a Liquid Dreams Surf Lesson
for each person including board and wetsuit and Continental breakfast each morning, plus, they'll donate a percentage of your stay to the non-profit Surfrider Foundation, which works to protect oceans and beaches. The package is available through September 30 for Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday arrivals and is priced starting at
$144.95 per person based on double occupancy. For details and reservations, call 207-646-9661 or toll free,
800-633-8718. posted 6/9/08
Free
Shipping on My Favorite Pillows (Buy Direct)
I had such a blissful night's sleep during my visit to the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa in New Hampshire a few years ago that I outfitted my bed at home with the same pillows the hotel uses from Pacific Coast Feather
Company (read
my pillow review). Now, I dream that I'm sleeping in an elegant grand hotel every night, and you can, too!
Through July 31, Pacific Coast Feather Company is offering free shipping on
all pillows when you buy
direct from the company. posted 6/9/08
Priceline
Guarantees Sunshine
Through July 17, book your summer vacation to select destinations (including
Boston and Providence here in New England) with Priceline, and if it rains
half an inch or more on at least half of your vacation days, your Priceline
vacation package (flight + hotel or flight + hotel + car) is free. This
offer is available on 3- to 8-day vacations between July 1 and September 7 and
must be booked at least 12 days in advance. Complete details
are available at Priceline. posted 6/4/08
Maine
Summer Getaways
The Maine Office of Tourism offers a one-stop place on the Web for you to find more than
175 summer getaway deals statewide. posted 6/4/08
A
Vacation for You... and Your Car
Three Maine inns have teamed with Eastern Tire to offer travelers--and their
cars--an eco-friendly getaway. Through October, book a three-day midweek stay
at any of the three Historic Inns of Rockland, and
while you explore this scenic coastal town on foot, your car will receive a
"No Fueling Around" tune-up completely free. This tune-up,
customized to improve the fuel efficiency of guests' cars, includes a free air filter change, an air pressure check plus tire inflation and a free tire gauge.
Other automotive services will also be available to guests at a discount. To top it all off, Historic Inns of Rockland will send guests home with
green driving tips and a reusable shopping bag. Ask for the "No
Fueling" package when you call toll free, 877-ROC-INNS, for reservations.
Two weeks' advance notice is required to schedule the tune-up service. posted
5/27/08
Stay
at Choice Hotels and Earn a $50 Gas Card (Book Direct)
Join the Choice Privileges program (it's free!), then stay at Choice Hotels
properties three separate times this summer between June 1 and August 14, and
you'll earn points that can be redeemed for a free $50 gas card. posted
5/27/08
Save
$1 on Battleship Cove Admission
Print this online
coupon, and you'll save $1 on each of up to five general admissions to Battleship
Cove, a maritime museum in Fall River, Massachusetts, with a collection of
historic Navy ships. For more information, call 508-678-1100. posted
5/20/08
Free Lobster Dinner with a Five-Night Stay
Stay five nights this July or August at the 1831 Zachariah Eddy House Bed &
Breakfast in Middleboro, Massachusetts, and you'll receive a free lobster dinner for two including New England clam chowder. The price for a five-night stay including breakfast each day is $499-$699 per couple depending upon room selection. For reservations and more information, call
508-946-0016. posted 5/14/08
Free
Iced Coffee or Tea When the Red Sox Win
Visit a participating New England Dunkin' Donuts shop after 11 a.m. on any day
following a Red Sox victory, and you'll receive a free 16-ounce iced coffee or
iced tea with the purchase of any pizza or oven-toasted flatbread sandwich. posted
5/4/08
An Easy Tanglewood Escape
The Berkshire 1802 House Bed & Breakfast in Sheffield, Massachusetts, makes it easy to plan a
Tanglewood getaway this summer with a two-night midweek package priced
from $235 to $310 double occupancy that includes two free lawn tickets for an evening symphony concert at Tanglewood and a picnic dinner to take along. The package is available July 5 through August 31.
Three-night weekend packages including lawn seats and a picnic for a Sunday
afternoon concert are also available, priced from $370 to $520, double
occupancy. For details and reservations, call 413-229-2612. posted 4/22/08
Be
a Rock Star... Really!
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is going on the road this year, and now's the time
to reserve your spot on stage for the Boston camp, scheduled for July 31 at Bank
of America Pavilion. You don't need musical experience (or heck... even
talent!) to take part in this immersive experience, which allows rock star
wannabes ages 14 and up to learn from and perform with legendary musicians
like AC/DC's Chris Slade, Mark Slaughter of Slaughter, Aerosmith
writer/producer Mark Hudson, Gilby Clarke of Guns N' Roses and more. Rock
'N' Roll Fantasy Camp packages are priced from $1,999, and you'll
walk away from this gig with photos, autographs and one-of-a-kind memories. Register
online, or call toll free, 888-762-BAND, with questions. posted 4/8/08
Steal
Away from Home and See the Sox
The Boston Marriott Copley Place, located walking distance from Fenway Park, offers a
Summer Short Stop Package that includes two right field box tickets to one Red Sox game (see
available game dates) and
overnight accommodations for two people on game night. Package prices range
from $299-$649. For details and to make non-refundable reservations, call
617-236-5800. posted 4/2/08
Visit
Vermont Breweries, Earn Rewards
The Vermont Brewers Association is enticing beer lovers with a special
opportunity to earn free beer gear this year. Just download your Official
Passport, visit participating breweries to collect stamps, then either
mail your passport to the Vermont Brewers Association or turn it in at the
July 18-19 Vermont Brewers Festival to collect your prizes. Visit four
breweries, and you'll earn a Drink Vermont Beer bottle opener magnet; visit
10, and you'll get a Drink Vermont Beer T-shirt; visit all 18 to earn a
collector's set of Vermont Beer gear. For more information, call 802-244-6828.
posted 4/2/08
The
Ultimate Boston Shopping Experience
Alisa Neely was voted the city's best personal shopper by Boston Magazine
readers last year. Now, four Hilton-family hotels in Boston are working with
Neely to offer the ultimate shopping experience. Packages, priced from $820
per couple, include overnight accommodations, stretch limo service for four
hours and four hours of guidance from Neely as you shop for the perfect
outfits. Follow these
instructions to reserve this package at one of the participating hotels. posted
2/19/07
Free
Photo Critique with Your B&B Stay
Diana Mara Henry is not only the
innkeeper at Lathrop House Bed and Breakfast in Springfield, Massachusetts;
she's an accomplished photographer. Book a stay, and she will review
your portfolio and provide a free one-hour critique. For details and
reservations, call 413-736-6414.
posted 1/14/08
15%
Off Your First Visit to Nami Spa
Nami Spa, a day spa in Boston's South End, offers a 15 percent savings to
first-time customers. Print their online coupon,
and be sure to mention the discount when you call 617-267-NAMI (6264) for your
spa reservation. The coupon expires December 31, 2008. posted 1/14/08
Serenity
Sundays in the Berkshires
At the Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club (read
my review) in Lenox, Massachusetts, select Sundays are on sale in June and
September. Book one of these dates, and you'll save 50 percent on room rates and
20 percent on spa treatments. For information and reservations, call toll free,
800-272-6935.
posted 12/31/07
Psst!
Save 10 Percent at Days Inns in New England
Follow this link for a special promotion from Days Inns in New England. Book
any of the participating hotels online, and you'll save 10 percent off the
best available rate. posted
9/24/07
$2
Off Pequot Museum Admission
Print this online
coupon, and you'll save $2 on admission for up to four people at the Mashantucket
Pequot Museum, located near Foxwoods
Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The coupon expires December
31, 2008. posted 6/4/07
You'll
Have a Gouda Time
Three Mountain Inn in Jamaica, Vermont, offers the ultimate escape for cheese
lovers. Priced at $650 per couple, the Cheese Making Experience includes
lodging for two nights, a three-course breakfast each morning, wine and
Vermont cheese on arrival and a full-day cheese making workshop at
180-year-old Taylor Farm, where
you'll learn how they make award-winning Gouda cheeses using fresh, sweet milk
from their herd of Holsteins. Not that into cheese? You can opt for a
shorter tour of the farm and a hayride and pay just $450 per couple for your
two-night getaway. For details and reservations, call 802-874-4140 or toll
free, 800-532-9399. posted 5/22/07
Exchange
Your Money for Berkshares and Save
Planning to visit the Berkshires in western
Massachusetts? Then you really should exchange your U.S. currency for
Berkshares. Yes, the region is printing its own
money--accepted at many shops, restaurants and businesses (full
list)--and you'll receive a ten percent bonus when you exchange your money
for Berkshares at participating
banks. This FAQ
explains how this unique local currency works. Essentially, you can buy 100
Berkshares for $90, so your vacation dollars will go further. Questions? Call
413-528-1737. posted
3/21/07
Get
Your Boston Community Change Card
If you live in the Boston area or visit frequently, then you need to request
your Boston Community Change Card. For a limited time, the card is free, and
when you shop at participating businesses in and around Boston, you'll not
only receive a cash rebate on your purchases, you'll earn contributions for a
Boston non-profit organization of your choice. Learn
more about the program, then complete an online
form to request your free card. posted 12/5/06
Free Scenic Byways Map
Complete this online form, and the Federal Highway Administration will send you a free map that shows those roads designated as All-American and National scenic byways, including several great routes in New England. posted
10/17/06
Coupons for Lake Placid Travelers
Visiting the Lake Placid area in New York's Adirondacks region? Before you leave home, take advantage of these printable coupons, and you'll save on camping, dining, sightseeing, miniature golfing and more. posted 7/18/06
Secrets of the CIA
Not that CIA... the Culinary Institute of America! Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast in Hyde Park, New York, is offering a special package that includes accommodations for two midweek nights, breakfasts, a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the nearby Culinary Institute of America, a 10 percent shopping discount at The Kitchen Drawer and an
$85 certificate for dinner at Twist, CIA graduate Ben Mauk's Hyde Park restaurant. Available Tuesday through Thursday nights, the two-night package is priced at
$431.38 double occupancy. For more information and reservations, call 845-229-8972. posted 5/16/06
Find Your Kinfolk and Stay Free
Is your last name Caron, Boudreau, Ouellet, Leblanc, Delaney, Lambert, Vance, Gordon, Gillespie, Rowley, Herrick, Pierce or
Chizum? The owners of Diamond District Inn in Lynn, Massachusetts, are doing some genealogical research, and if you find a common ancestor during your two-night stay, your third night at the inn is free. For details and reservations, call (781) 595-2200 or toll free, 800 666-3076. posted 3/14/06
Get Your Free Lake Placid Olympic Pin
Complete this online form, and you'll receive a voucher via email for a free Lake Placid Olympic Pin, which you can claim at the Visitors Bureau in the Olympic Center on Main Street in Lake Placid, New York. posted 2/7/06
Escape NYC with Metro-North One-Day Getaways
Depart from Grand Central Station for a day in Connecticut at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science in Greenwich or Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun casinos. For more information or to request a free "One-Day Getaways" booklet, call (212) 532-4900 or toll free, 800 METRO-INFO outside of New York. posted 7/26/05
Kittery Coupons
Planning to do some outlet shopping in Kittery, Maine? Print these free coupons before you leave home and enjoy extra savings. posted 5/31/05
Boston to Mohegan Sun for Just
12 Bucks
Sunshine Travel offers daily bus departures from the Boston area to Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Casino, and tickets will only cost you
12 bucks round-trip. All passengers over 21 receive a $15 food credit and a
$30 casino bet. Buy your ticket online, or call
617-695-1989 for more information. Wondering what it's like to ride the Sunshine Travel bus to the casino? Read this account from
The Boston Globe. posted 5/31/05
Spending Spree Getaway
Here's a special deal that seems almost too good to be true. Book the Spending Spree Getaway package at the Inn at Lake Joseph in
Forestburgh, New York, then save your travel, shopping and dining receipts. The inn will reimburse you for up to half of your room charges for transportation costs associated with getting to the inn and purchases made while you're in Sullivan County. For reservations and details, call (845) 791-9506. posted 9/28/04
Be Innkeeper for a Day
Greet the guests. Bake the muffins. Fluff the pillows. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your own bed & breakfast, inn or resort? If you've dreamed of inn ownership, several area members of the New England Inns & Resorts Association offer the opportunity to try your hand at running their properties. Each property in the program has designed a unique curriculum based upon its own distinctive features, size, location, amenities and more. With location opportunities throughout New England, and a diverse array of property types, the program has options to meet a wide variety of tastes and
budgets. Follow the link above, or call the association at 603-964-6689 for more details. posted 8/10/04
Save on Train Fare for New England Campus Visits
Visiting New England college campuses with your high school student? Here's an online offer from Campus Visit that will allow you to buy one Amtrak ticket and get one
for half price. posted 7/27/04
Own an Audi?
Audi is the "Official Automobile" of the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and that means Audi owners save 20 percent off regular rates at this inn, still owned by the Trapp family, which you probably recall from "The Sound of Music." For reservations and more information, call (802) 253-8511 or toll free, 800 826-7000. posted 2/16/04
Women Only Weekends in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region of New York State makes it easy to reconnect with friends with its collection of "Women Only" weekend getaway packages. More than a dozen inns have designed weekend escapes just for groups of women friends and featuring special add-ons such as massages, dinners, museum admissions, wine tastings and more. Follow the link above to peruse available packages, then call individual lodging properties to check availability and reserve your weekend with the girls. posted 11/25/03
Free Burlington Travel Brochures
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce offers Burlington, Vermont, area visitors an easy way to request free travel brochures online. posted 5/14/03
You Snooze, You Save 26%
Planning a getaway at the last minute? You'll save 26 percent and pay just $90 instead of $125 if you're lucky enough to still find rooms available the week before your visit to Peace With-Inn Bed and Breakfast in Fryeburg, Maine. Call (207) 935-7363 or toll free, 877 935-7322, to check availability. posted 4/7/03
Special Offers from Mystic Merchants
The Mystic & More! Convention & Visitors Bureau makes it easy to find special offers on accommodations, dining, shopping, attractions and more in the Mystic, Connecticut, area. posted 5/20/02
Friends of Harpoon Get Special Deals
Sign up online to be a member of Harpoon Brewery's "Friends of Harpoon," and you'll be entitled to a variety of special offers such as invitations to exclusive special events and savings at New England retail establishments. Membership is free. posted 4/10/02
Special Savings for Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel
Homespun Farm B&B in Griswold, Connecticut, offers a special 10 percent savings for all active duty and retired military personnel. Call (860) 376-5178 or toll free, 888 889-6673, for reservations and more information. posted 2/19/02
Request Free Mount Washington Brochures Online
Use this online form to request free travel literature and maps for New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley. posted 10/9/01
A Maritime Experience for Two
The Galen C. Moses House, a Victorian bed & breakfast in Bath, Maine, offers a weekend getaway package that will allow you to immerse yourself in Midcoast Maine's maritime history. The getaway weekend includes lodging for two nights, a romantic dinner for two, two gourmet breakfasts and two passes to the Maine Maritime Museum. The price is $345 per couple including taxes, $445 June through October. For more information and reservations, call
207-442-8771 or toll free, 888-442-8771. posted 7/2/01
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