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Save money on a trip south on the East Coast
Gorgeous fall colours are arriving and the time to enjoy them is now. Deals are popping up all over the help persuade you to take a trip south of the border. For example, Moosehead Lake is a destination offered on visitmaine.com as a scenic getaway. Northeast Guide Service offers lodging accommodations, rafting, kayaking, and sightseeing tours are organized into one affordable package. The cabins are located on the largest lake in Maine, within the limits of Greenville. Both the motor lodge and campground overlook Moosehead Lake and Big Squaw Mountain. You can swim, fish, walk, hike, or bike from your door…
Wallpaper magazine editor-in-chief Tony Chambers
In a world where everybody is out for themselves Some choose to live differently With honour Gallantry Courage They choose to go another way These are their stories Live with chivalry. These are the lines that greet you at www.chivas.com, challenging readers to live up to the success of the examples they provide. One such example they give is Tony Chambers. Chambers is the editor-in-chief of Wallpaper* magazine. The magazine was launched in 1996 by Canadian journalist Tyler Brûlé and Austrian journalist Alexander Geringer, CEO of aheadmedia, in London, UK. Brûlé sold the magazine to Time Warner in 1997. He…
Blue Jays attempt to shut Boston out of the playoffs, stay above .500
Wakefield battles Morrow in eighth attempt at 200th win Could this finally be the game when everything falls into place for the Red Sox and Tim Wakefield, enough so that the veteran knuckler can earn his 200th victory? After it seemed like a near certainty weeks ago, Wakefield will take his record eighth stab at No. 200 on Tuesday at Fenway Park when the division-rival Blue Jays come to town to kick off a brief two-game set. The Red Sox, who have lost four straight series for the first time this year, could use any kind of positive momentum swing…
Get the news on fall colour hues
Where is the best fall colour in Minnesota this weekend? What’s the colour outlook for the destination you’re headed to? Typically, peak fall color arrives in the northern third of the state in mid-September to early October. The central third of the state is most colourful between late September and early October. Southern Minnesota trees reach the height of fall colour in late September to mid-October. Explore Minnesota Tourism provides weekly fall color reports that include information on trees as well as colorful wildflowers and prairie grasses, bird migrations, and other fall phenomena. The fall color report is updated each…
Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a feast
The second annual Frankenmuth Farmers Market Feast of the Harvest Moon is Tuesday, September 13th at Zehnder’s Restaurant starting at 5pm with a Cash Bar. Dinner and Program will follow at 6pm. The creative talents of Frankenmuth’s own John Zehnder, Executive Chef of Zehnder’s will be serving a wonderful menu of locally grown products to delight this year’s diners. The theme for this year is The Victory Garden: a Homegrown Effort of Patriotic Strength and Local Sustenance. “I always try to do something different for these dinners,” Zehnder said. “After all, the market is right next door, at the north…
Registration for 116th Boston Marathon opens
The 116th Boston Marathon’s registration process opened today. It is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events. It is one of five World Marathon Majors (the other four comprised of Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, and New York City). The course runs through 26.22 miles (42.195 km) of winding roads, following Route 135, Route 16, Route 30 and city streets into the center of Boston, where the official finish line is located at Copley Square, alongside the Boston Public Library. For this reason, the MBTA suspends service to the Copley Square stop for…
The ultimate afternoon indulgence – tailgating, Jack, and cheeseburgers
The typical notion for “afternoon tea” is changing from a quaint, tidy affair to one a bit more loose. Today’s afternoon teas cater to a new crowd. The trend is to include Jack with your cheeseburgers… and that’s not Monterrey. Billed as “the ultimate indulgence,” there is less tea and more meal, served in three courses, alongside a bottomless selection of Jack Daniel’s. The trend could make its way into NFL tailgating parties. These get-togethers are known for their camaraderie. In cities close to the border, Americans and Canadians get together to celebrate their similarities and differences in parties that…
How to Dig Indiana
Ammagan wrote on Visit Indiana’s blog: If the Penrod Arts Fair is Indiana’s Nicest Day, then Dig-IN is definitely Indiana’s Tastiest Day. This year’s Dig-IN took place yesterday at the White River State Park in Indianapolis. Tickets were $20 in advance and $30 at the door, though I received two complimentary tickets so I could review the event for this blog. There was never a better day to showcase the gorgeous setting of the park. Nice breeze, moderate temps, bright sun. It was the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of Indiana food and drink. More than two dozen dishes from…
Explore Minnesota
The end of summer is nearing, but the Midwest still provides numerous opportunities for community festivals, historic sites, private museums and learning centers year round. Many are within less than a tank of gas away, round trip. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a permanent exhibit of great art inspired by the lakes, rivers and oceans of the world. Including carved and painted wood sculptures, as well as a substantial collection of 19th- and 20th-century marine paintings, this museum frequently showcases world-class scenic art. The traveling exhibits include America’s great rivers and the raging Red River and mighty Mississippi, a…
Plan your dates and savings on travel
Here are some recommendations to make before you plan your next trip to the United States. While you might not be planning a wholly discounted journey (it is possible), you should try and take advantage of savings wherever you may find them. The last (but not least) thing you should do on your way to crossing the border is visiting your closest Duty Free Canada land border location. Remember, you can visit Duty Free on your way into the U.S. Take a look at our Tax Saving Checker to see what you can save the most on. Here’s a good…
