New England Trips

5 Responses to “New England Trips”

1. Robert H. Knox says:

   August 15, 2010 at 3:51 pm

   Being a New Englander myself, I thought I’d pick up NEW ENGLAND TRIPS just for the hell of it. One of the well loved Lonely Planet guides, the book provides pretty excellent suggestions for appealing road trips in this gorgeous region. Of course, because it’s a honestly tiny paperback, and has to take in six states, a lot gets left out. What’s left in are the common spots that tourists want to take in, as well as the more trendy and upscale restaurants and lodging. Some nice extras include local media playlists, family tree-friendly and pet-friendly listings and the Green Pointer of environmentally friendly options. As permanently, persons who want to travel outside the box are advised to consult the locals, but NEW ENGLAND TRIPS gives you a excellent starting point. The very attractive layout and design certainly helps. Recommended with reservations (ha ha).

   By the way… one issue that isn’t addressed in the book, and that non-New Englanders will want to know, is that nagging question: “Where are all of the charming rustic folk with their Bert & I accents?” Well, the sad answer to that is: most of them can no longer afford to live here.
   Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
2. booktalk29 says:

   August 15, 2010 at 4:51 pm

   As a Native New Englander, I was keen to see if this book gave excellent advice about traveling through the region. I can say that I was pleasantly surprised to see the size of the book — it has a LOT of content and much of the book is detailed and not vague. This book is a fantastic starting point for a road trip. But, you could easily plot a road trip using the Internet and end up at the same spots lacking buying this book. Nonetheless, having a book in your hand to flip through on a road trip is fantastic!
   Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
3. Anjana Nigam says:

   August 15, 2010 at 6:12 pm

   This book is really designed for preparation road trips, there are many additional guide books that go into greater detail of art/history/culture of a place, some tell you what to visit giving you maps of main attractions and ticket prices, and yet others go into the specifics of where to stay, what to eat, and have lists upon lists of hotels, inns and restaurants.

   This book touches on persons details but it is mainly a book for preparation your trip at home around some themes like best fall foliage, lobster tour, and deciding where you want to go. Once you’re on the actual trip you may want to refer to another guide book for the specifics.

   I establish this series of books perfect for preparation, it makes it simple to know what might work best for you based on your interests. They lay out the iconic trips you could take through the region and some well loved routes. Trips are plotted along themes – must-do trips, iconic trips, trips for foodies, trips for national park enthusiasts, trips for the eclectic treasure hunter, trips for the urbanites, shorter trips and long trips. They also recommend some trips as favorites. Each trip is divided into a section that points out the main points of interest and gives you a fleeting 2-3 page flavor of the trip. Each trip ends with an info sheet that gives you the main details on 1-2 pages – Getting There, Do (what to do), Eat (restaurants, haunts), Sleep (where to stay), Useful websites (to plot the trip)

   When you open the book the left side gives you the icons and what they’re used for through out the book. The next page gives you a quick map to familiarize yourself with the region. Some pictures follow giving you a taste of what you can expect to see and experience. Next you have the chapters going into each type of trip. For this guide here is the listing, it first gives you the listing by states and then also gives you a listing for the same trips by theme, then again by season, and finally practiced recommended trips:

   Trips by region:
   
   Iconic trips
   
   Massachusettes Trips ex. 48 hours in Boston, Mohawk Trail etc.
   
   Cape Cod Area Trips
   
   Rhode Island trips
   
   Connecticut Trips
   
   Vermont Trips
   
   New Hampshire Trips
   
   Maine Trips

   It then lists the same trip by themes:
   
   Trips based on Routes
   
   Outdoor themed trips -e.g. Fall Foliage tour, The Lakes Region
   
   Food and Drink trips – Diner diving, Clam digging in Cape Cod
   
   History and Culture
   
   Offbeat – Ivy League secrets and superstitions, Odd Connecticut
   
   City based trips

   Then come the same trips listed by season and some that are fantastic for year round. Appalachian trail being recommended for summer and fall folliage for Fall (of course!).
   
   Next section is the practiced recommended trips, example Connecticut Wine Trail, Clam diggin’ the Cape etc.

   I recommend this guide for preparation, it really helps you plot the trip lacking having to do wide research upfront.
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
4. Thomas Magnum says:

   August 15, 2010 at 8:06 pm

   Lonely Planet’s Guide to New England is levelheaded, run-of-the-mill guidebook that offers decent location information and travel itineraries. Nothing groundbreaking or innovative here, but if you’re heading to the New England, you will find some worthwhile locations to visit.
   Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
5. Dawn Dowdle says:

   August 15, 2010 at 9:53 pm

   Trips are indexed by area as well as by theme. This will be a very handy book for upcoming trips. Been to New England once and hope to go again. Will rely on this to help plot the trip.
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5