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IT'S SUGARING SEASON AND THE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP IS GREAT!
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| The 2009 suagaring season is off the a good start. It's the perfect time to sample one of nature's delicious offerings; the best is sugar on snow. Many of the sugaring houses in Vermont are happy to share how they turn a watery sap into something very special. Read how this delicacy is made from sap into Vermont maple syrup. It's a wonderful concoction for one and all.
With summer neraby, it's a good time to start thinking about making a reservation for the New England fall foliage season. Start here.
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MAKE YOUR PLANS TO VISIT MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT NOW
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If you're looking for a great place to go this summer,
the Southeast corner of Connecticut should be first on your list of potential
destinations. The region has it all and then some. From golf to site seeing,
from gambling to a spectacular Fourth of July, from a train ride in Essex
to a drive down Main Street in Old Lyme, summer reawakens a cornucopia of
activities and sites to see in this region. Chief among them are: Mystic
Seaport, Mystic Village, Mystic Aquarium, Foxwoods
Casino and many others.
If you're heading for that area, we strongly suggest that you do your planning at mysticcountry.com. Mystic Country's Web site is magnificently designed, and its enormous wealth of information is well presented and complete to the slightest detail. It offers a trip planner and itinerary, as well as great places to stay and a wide range of things to do and see categorized by: Attractions, Family Fun, Lodging, Outdoor Adventures, Entertainment, Shopping and Events. It even offers a podcast and specialized areas on the site that cover both Southeastern Connecticut and the Western part of Rhode Island. For a great time in a high quality region, we recommend a visit to mysticcountry.com as the first step on your journey to a memorable vacation.
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VISIT
FOXWOODS RESORT AND CASINO AND HAVE IT ALL
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 In 1986 the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation opened the original high-stakes bingo hall. From that modest start, Foxwoods is now the largest casino in the world, and its complex offers something for everyone from its first class accommodations to gaming and entertainment to shopping. And close by is the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, the repository of the largest collection of all Native American artifacts and history in the world.
Accommodations: Welcome to the experience of a world-class resort, to the comfort and style of our three extraordinary hotels. Luxuriate in the majestic AAA Four Diamond rated Grand Pequot Tower, relax in the Great Cedar Hotel or immerse yourself in the New England charm of the Two Trees Inn. Whichever you choose, you'll enjoy the warmth and professionalism of our impeccable service staff.
Gaming: Foxwoods is the largest casino in the world, with 340,000 square feet of gaming space in a complex that covers 4.7 million square feet. More than 40,000 guests visit Foxwoods each day. Today Foxwoods comprises six casinos that collectively offer more than 7,000 slot machines and an incredible 400 tables for 17 different types of table games, including 100 for poker.
Entertainment: The venues at Foxwoods offer something for everyone: championship fights, lounges, theatre, and concerts that fit your mood. From major sporting events to theater, concerts, lounges, and video games, the choices at Foxwoods make it easy to find entertainment for all ages. MUCH MORE HERE >>
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VISIT MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS AND BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
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 MGM Grand at Foxwoods is…well…it’s so many things. It’s exciting, with games. It’s indulgent, with an array of world-class restaurants and celebrity chefs. It’s entertaining, with headline concerts, thrilling sporting events and non-stop nightclubs. It’s relaxing, with the incomparable G-Spa and two challenging, championship golf courses. It’s luxurious, with 825 ultra-modern guest rooms and 115,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space. In a word, it’s Grand.
Accommodations: Enjoy 300 thread count Monaco imported linens adorning our feather-pillow topped beds that envelop you in a warm caress of blissful comfort. From our well-appointed deluxe rooms to the splendor of our Director and Producer suites, you’ll find every comfort of a stately home and a 24 hour staff committed to seeing that your every need is met and your every want surpassed.
Gaming: Whatever your game, it’s waiting for you in our vibrant 50,000 square foot casino. Feel the pull of over 1,400 slot machines and 60 exciting table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, Spanish 21, 3-Card Poker, Mini Bac, Texas Hold'em and Crazy Four Poker.
Entertainment: MGM Grand at Foxwoods brings entertainment to a whole new level. Our impressive yet intimate 4,000-seat MGM Grand Theater showcases the world’s most talented performers, the hottest concerts, thrilling sporting events and popular off-Broadway shows. LOTS MORE HERE >>
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NEW ENGLAND TIMESHARE
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| We can thank the glaciers that retreated centuries ago for the majestic
mountain ranges and superlative coastline that New England enjoys today.
Vermont's Green Mountains, New Hampshire's White Mountains and
Massachusetts' Berkshires were all left behind by moving ice sheets. We
can thank them also for creating Maine's unique coastline as well as
Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. The geography is only one of many
special traits exclusive to New England. The rich history has been
preserved and crafted into distinctive culture. These characteristics
are popular attractions for visitors. Beautiful architecture including
old-style Timeshares combine well maintained accommodations
with traditional New England design. A Timeshare
is a perfect opportunity for vacationers to procure lodging in close
proximity to all the places of interest. Many people traveling to New
England find owners who sell timeshare to ensure a quality place to stay.
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FOUR EASY STEPS TO PLANNING YOUR GETAWAY OR VACATION
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 As you may have noticed if you've
been here before, the design of the site is evolving (see below). We want to make it easier for you to make the right decision about where to go, stay, eat and play.
At NewEnglandTimes.Com, we believe that you deserve the very best
getaway or vacation the region has to offer. We work hard to help you plan your vacation because you work hard to take that vacation. That's why we have in our Lodging Section only what we consider to be truly outstanding places to stay.
New England more than delivers on the pledge, "Something
for everyone." Truly, there is so much for everybody it's nigh impossible
to cover it all, but we are always adding new material so we can give you as
many choices as possible. any way share
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NEWENGLANDTIMES.COM IS BEING REDESIGNED AND WILL EXPAND A GREAT DEAL TO MAKE NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY AND VACATION PLANNING EASIER
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| NewEnglandTimes.Com is in the midst of a refit. Our extensive Fall Foliage Section represents what the rest of the site will look like. We'll be adding a great deal more material and dramatically expanding our Lodging, Attractions, Seasonal and other section and the site will act as both a guide to help you plan a New England trip and a New England Ezine with many more articles about New England history, lifestyles and folklore. The goal is to make NewEnglandTimes.Com the ultimate go-to New England Ezine and will make room reservations far easier. Check back frequently for updates.
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| CHOOSING THE BEST TYPE OF PLACE TO STAY FOR YOUR NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY
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| Many people
looking for where to stay in New England often begin their searches
based on what a buddy recommended. "We went to Horse Hoof BB,
and man, it was fantastic." He or she may well be right, but
that's what they think is it great, but is it the right type
of place for you?
 Everybody
has different tastes and things or conditions that make them happy. While
a B&B may be ideal for a romantic getaway, it may not be for the "nuclear
family," Mom, Dad, 2.3 children and Bubba, your Chihuahua. A hotel, motel,
large inn, camp ground or rented house may be far more suitable and compliant
with your budget. Given today's gas prices, most of your budget will
go to that (see story below).
I'm not saying there aren't B&B inns out there who
have no objections to kids and the dog, but the majority don't and some
have stringent rules. One in Vermont insists that guests not sit on the
bed. Since most people sit before they lie down, I guess at this inn,
you have to dive into bed. But you need to take into consideration not
just where you want to go, but where to stay, what amenities (besides
the chocolate on the pillow are available and what points of interest
might be nearby.
It takes some research to make your decision. to read
more about how to select the right place to stay, check
out What's
the Best Place to Stay for a New England getaway for you and your family? You
may be pleasantly surprised at how little it can cost
depending on what's perfect for you.
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THE NEW ENGLANDTIMES.COM REAL ESTATE SECTION
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| NewEngland-Times.Com's Real Estate Section Mortgage rates are at their lowest in decades and the prices of new and existing homes in parts of rustic New England are way below the norm. Let NewEnglandTimes.Com help you find a broker.
The slump in housing prices for both new and existing housing
nationwide have reached the region and pricing here is on the slide. It's a
good time to get out of the city and visit your vacation home or come telecommute
in some of the most beautiful places this country has to offer
Featured Real Estate
For our discerning members and guests interested in very special properties, NewEnglandTimes.Com offers a Featured Real Estate Section.
View the Greenwich, Connecticut Property
 For
frequently updated Vermont real estate listings, visit our
sister site, www.nehomes.com,
the Web site of Real
Estate Guide magazine.
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TERRY HYDE'S
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DOMINICK DUNNE
A REMARKABLE LIFE |
SARAH BREEYEAR HYDE'S
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 The
remarkable life of author, Vanity Fair columnist, actor,
producer and all-around celebrity, Dominick
Dunne, as told exclusively to NewEnglandTimes.Com
by Dominick Dunne himself.
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