The Spirit of Boston CruiseTourism - New England

The Spirit of Boston cruise ship has a variety of cruise options. We opted for the Dinner Dance cruise which includes a dinner buffet, live entertainment, a DJ spinning the latest numbers, a spacious dance floor and an evening tour of the Boston Harbour at about $80 per head. The buffet left a lot to be desired and the live performances were amateurish at best. The high points of the cruise were the picturesque views of Boston Harbour and the enthusiastic crowd dancing the evening away to the selection of contemporary club hits.

On the dance floor

Newport, Rhode IslandTourism - New England

View of the Atlantic from the Cliff Walk

Newport, Rhode Island, home to the crème de la crème of society in the 19th century has opened the gates of its extravagant mansions for public viewing. Among the popular choices for touring are The Breakers and The Marble House. These sprawling homes served as the summer retreats for the rich and famous and needed a staff of fifty for maintenance and upkeep. Some of the backyards extended all the way to the Atlantic Ocean and provided astounding views of the setting sun.

Among other attractions in Newport are the gorgeous beaches, rocky cliffs and seaside restaurants serving up the best seafood. The Black Pearl restaurant is specially noteworthy. The Cliff Walk is a 3.5 mile walk along the Atlantic and passes through the backyards of most of these mansions. This is a great way to see the mansions and also experience the spellbinding cliffs and the views of the ocean they offer.

The Breakers Mansion

The Cliff Walk

Another view from the Cliff Walk

P-Town FervorTourism - New England

Province Town, one of the most colorful weekend getaways from Boston is accessible via a 90 minute fast ferry from Long Wharf. The ferry features a full bar, a sprawling deck for the photography enthusiast and ultra friendly bartenders with insider tips on the best spots and eateries P-Town has to offer. This little town is surrounded by beautiful beaches, boasts the best clam chowder and offers the most entertaining shows. Freedom of spirit is definitely the mantra as the fashionable crowd weaves in and out of the upscale restaurants and chic boutiques with their strutting chihuahuas and designer accessories.

Province Town is surrounded by beautiful beaches and in the true spirit of a beach town has a line of art galleries and shops.


View of Boston from the Ferry

America's Oldest SeaportTourism - New England

Good Harbour Beach, Gloucester

The city of Gloucester in Massachusetts is America's oldest seaport surrounded by vast expanses of sandy beaches and a charming downtown area with galleries and restuarants offering hours of quality time. The Good Harbour Beach is breathtakingly beautiful. The nearby town of Rockport is equally charming. More Gloucester and Rockport beaches are featured in this article.