New England

Memorable Bike Rides: The Westport Ramble, Massachusetts
By Steve Jermanok South of New Bedford lies countryside so fertile, you’ll feel like you’re in Vermont. Stretching from Dartmouth, Massachusetts, to Little Compton, Rhode Island, the area is known as the Heritage Farm Coast. It has the sunniest and most temperate climate in New England and thus the longest

Steve Jermanok’s Active Travels: Our Conde Nast Traveler New England Itinerary
Condé Nast Traveler recently asked us to design a 10-day itinerary along the New England coastline for families. Having written more than 300 stories for The Boston Globe on the region and guidebooks for Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, and Outside Magazine, New England has always been my foremost area of expertise.

Steve Jermanok’s Active Travels: Apres-Ski Dining Favorites in New England
For my latest Liftopia blog, I was asked to divulge my favorite après-ski dining choices in New England. After a day of hitting the slopes, I’m not content with a beer and a hot tub. No, my body craves a good meal. I’ve made it a habit to find the finest places

Steve Jermanok’s Active Travels: What’s “New” in New England Skiing
Here’s the scoop on what’s new at New England ski areas. With an additional $43 million of improvements for the 2013/2014 ski season, Jay Peak once again leads the pack with regards to changes in the region. Over the past three years, the northern Vermont ski resort has spent more

Active Travels: Ultimate New England Foliage Tour
By Steve Jermanok October, when the summer crowds are gone and the snow has yet to drop, is my favorite time of year to cruise around the country. This week, I’m going to delve into some of those blessed routes. First up, a fall foliage drive around New England. Start
Steve Jermanok’s Active Travels: Inn-to-Inn Bike Trips in New England
The rhododendrons are already in bloom and the yellow warblers just arrived at my birdfeeder in the Boston burbs. With temps hitting the mid-80s today, it’s time to break out the bike for a ride. For riders looking for a little inn-to-inn action this summer, it’s never been cheaper to