The Hotel Commonwealth has elegance and style in Boston's Back Bay
You'll think you're on the Rive Gauche in Paris when you first see the beautiful new Hotel Commonwealth in Boston on Commonwealth Avenue in Kenmore Square.
Tucked away on 550 acres on Maine’s Midcoast, Sebasco Harbor Resort is an authentic Maine vacation resort with breathtaking views and real Down East charm and hospitality.
Authenic down east flavor at a family-friendly resort
Mother Nature's natural Roller Coaster at Maine's Northern Outdoor Adventutres
Rafting is Mother Nature's perfect rollercoaster ride. Whether you are a first-timer, family, or high adventure enthusiast, you'll find your perfect trip here as Will, Marina and Gramma Pat on left did last August.
Probably the most family fun in all of New England
New owner remodels, repositions, famous Old Silver beach resort
Location, location, location, and there cannot be a better one than that of the Sea Crest Resort along the edge of Buzzards Bay on Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth.
Kelley House opens year-round, offers best rooms for $80-$89
The same room will cost $375 a night next summer
The Kelley House opened for business in 1742, 100 years after the first Europeans settled on Martha's Vineyard, and today is considered one of the island's premier lodgings.
Greek hospitality adds flavor to an already magic land
The changing of the Royal Guards at the Greek Parliament is a must stop for most visitors. We had a superb guide who made sure we got close enough for these photos.
Thera (Santorini) is probably the most-photographed island in the world but only one of the eight we visited this month in the Aegean Sea. Pat Brooks photos.
There couldn't be a better time to visit the birthplace of democracy
The Bethel Inn is nestled in 200 acres in the historic district of this picture-postcard village. See the aerial of this spectacular property at the bottom.
Golf, skiing, canoeing, even gem mining is this quintessential village
Linekin Bay Resort can train you to sail like a veteran
Looking out from our table after a day of sailing,the beauty of this special place lingers as a late sailor comes up to his mooring while guests at the saltwater pool watch in the low light of a Linekin Bay sunset.
Down East Dining, a Lobster Fest and a World War II Dogfight
The fare at King Eider's Pub is as far from your usual pub fare as a Ritz Carlton is from a Motel 6. Above on the left are the spectacular Seafood Pie and the broiled scallops. On the right is the Guinness Creme Brulee and the Blueberry Crumble.
The scene on Oak Bluffs harbor on June 15 could easily be confused with today's Havana as a New England Antique car club held its annual foray to this charming island. Pat Brooks photo.
Inexpensive fun and outstanding food at really reasonable prices King Bowling in the Back Bay just off Boylston Street
Yes, Kings IS also a bowling alley, in the most modern meaning of the term, with giant screens over each lane with what's happening that night in sports.
We offered to share a typical St. Lucian breakfast of spicy boiled salt fish, peppers, onions, cucumbers and fried "bake" with this black bird at the Rex Resort on St. Lucia.