Breweries in Maine & Massachusetts

Looking for craft beer in New England? You can barely turn a corner without stumbling into one great brewery or another. From north to south and east to west, all six states of New England are home to amazing beers and ciders. In this post, we highlight some of the local favorites suggested by fellow …

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The Samoset Resort: Plush Rockland Maine Accommodations

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A few weeks ago, I spent one night enjoying the lovely Samoset Resort, located in Rockport, Maine, just over from Rockland. Rockport, Rockland? I know…it can be confusing! Fortunately, these towns are only a few miles apart so the area is quite united. The Samoset is in a beautiful part of the region, situated directly …

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3 of the Best Coffee Shops in Salem, MA

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Looking for some of the best coffee shops in Salem, MA? I am an entrepreneur and lover of all things creative, a night owl, writer and caffeine junkie. My morning hasn’t begun until I’ve poured a cup into one of my favorite mugs (…either my black and white “Witch City” mug or the oversized white …

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A Few of the Best Coffee Shops in Boston

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This is a guest post by Danielle of Boston Brunch Guide. Big cities like Boston have so much to offer. But if you’re in town only for a brief visit, and looking for amazing coffee, local Brunch enthusiast Danielle has the answer. Check out her favorites to find some of the best coffee shops in …

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The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Northampton, MA

This is a guest post by Hannah of The Home Steady. Coffee runs through the veins of Northampton, a small city located in western Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley. Cafes dot Main Street; caffeine has even seeped into our marketing. “Welcome to Northampton – Where the Coffee is Strong and So Are the Women!” a downtown sign proclaims. Home …

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Two Romantic Getaways in Asheville NC

Sigh. Dreaming of romantic getaways in Asheville NC? In need of an affection-fueled escape in the mountains? January is a boring month, no matter how you stack it. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the fun and bustle of the holidays are over. Plus, if you’re like most people, you spend most of the month struggling to …

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8 Romantic Things to Do in Los Angeles for Couples

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Los Angeles is a city often defined by certain broad stereotypes – you know you’ll find skaters on Venice Beach, stars in Beverly Hills, actors and musicians trying to fight their way up the ladder in Hollywood. However, LA is so much more than the stereotypes would have you believe. Within the staggeringly diverse and …

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5 Great Reasons to Stay at Maine’s York Harbor Inn

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A few weekends ago, one drifter (Amy here!) left our home in New Hampshire for a Maine getaway. This was to be a girl’s weekend—a sister’s getaway to the coast of Maine, with my sister Krista who I hadn’t seen in several years. Such an event needed to be special, deserved to be an occasion …

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