Category Archives: Summer

Who Killed Summer Vacations?

A headline on the cover of a recent Time Magazine: “Do you remember as a child when the family took off in the car together usually to visit the grandparents or that small summer cottage by a lake? We had … Continue reading

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Local Seaports

Most of us live very near a local seaport. A few of you do live in the midst of our country in what are called ‘fly over states’, but most of us live near an ocean. This means we have … Continue reading

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Summer Is Wasted On The Youth

Preindustrial revolution, the youth were needed on the farms. All ages help supported the family farm during the growing season. Children were let out of school in mid May until mid September to help gather the crops. Today many children … Continue reading

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Summer Special For You!

Today is first day of summer! Summer is always a quiet time in the travel industry. When warm weather is upon us our thoughts become of the present and not the future. Why think of the future when it is … Continue reading

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Summer Travels with Grandchildren

This summer I already spent time with my 17 year old grandson. In two weeks I will spend time my other grandchildren (the 10 year old and have a day experience with the three year old.) Obviously, they will be … Continue reading

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The Treasure of Summer in New England

Summer and Fenway, this is the best of the best! Now just add in that lobster roll that I talked about a few weeks ago and you’ve really got something! Here is what a friend of mine, Janet Spurr wrote … Continue reading

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