By Moira McCarthy | January 31, 2019 at 1:15 am As hard as it is for this passionate skier to fathom, some of you just don’t like my sport. And here you are living the New England winter life, sitting home under your comfy throw blankets, yearning for beach season and dreaming of when the cold snap finally ends. But you’re doing it wrong! Because a New England winter vacation deep in the snow can be beautiful, inspiring and even warming for the soul. The best mountain destinations have skiing, for sure. But they also offer a million ways to experience the beauty of winter without those carving skills. And if you like, you can even avoid the cold winds hitting your face. Consider a trip to these destinations for savoring this uniquely New England season. And here’s hoping it inspires you to take a ski lesson, too. Mount Washington Hotel: This breathtaking hotel stood empty in the cold weather for nearly 100 years until someone had a brilliant idea: Let’s … [Read more...] about New England escapes non-skiers will love
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25 Best Places to Visit in England: The Most Beautiful Places in England
There are so many beautiful places to visit in England. Are you planning a trip across the pond? It’s difficult to narrow it down to only a short list of the best places to visit in England. While there are so many quaint villages, charming towns, and vibrant cities to add to the list, I’ll start with 25 of them. It could take years and years to explore all of the prettiest England destinations. If you’re getting on a plane and jetting off to the land of high tea, double-decker buses, and the Royal Family, here’s a great list of towns, landmarks, and cities to visit in England. Table of Contents Best Places to Visit in England: London Cornwall Brighton Birmingham Manchester Liverpool Bristol Windsor Canterbury Jurassic Coast Oxford Peak District Nottingham Chester Stonehenge Lake District Isle of Wight Bath Northumberland Salisbury Cambridge York Dover Norfolk Stratford-upon-Avon Packing List It … [Read more...] about 25 Best Places to Visit in England: The Most Beautiful Places in England
3 New England hotels are among the most romantic in America, according to TripAdvisor users
Maybe you have a special anniversary coming up, or perhaps you two just need a break from the everyday. Whatever the occasion, if you’re looking to book a romantic getaway this year, we’ve got news for you: Last week, TripAdvisor revealed its top 25 hotels for romance in the U.S. as part of the travel website’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards, and three spots in the region made the list. Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor, Maine was the top-ranking hotel for love in New England, nabbing the No. 5 spot. The other two local spots on the list were The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa in Jackson, N.H., at No. 8, and Chatham Inn in Chatham, at No. 12. The most romantic hotel throughout the country was H2O Suites Hotel in Key West, Fla. The Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor, located at the harbor’s highest point, is a bed and breakfast with stunning views of the ocean on four private acres. Guests can take in those ocean views from classic Adirondack chairs … [Read more...] about 3 New England hotels are among the most romantic in America, according to TripAdvisor users
Sex assault victim, 12, forced to travel to England for abortion, MPs told
Sex assault victim, 12, forced to travel to England for abortion, MPs told BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A 12-year-old victim of sexual assault in Northern Ireland had to travel to England under police escort for an abortion, MPs have been told. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/sex-assault-victim-12-forced-to-travel-to-england-for-abortion-mps-told-37749510.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37749508.ece/130ad/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_386c71c6-284d-4c70-9182-b93269102bcc_1 Email A 12-year-old victim of sexual assault in Northern Ireland had to travel to England under police escort for an abortion, MPs have been told. An officer seized samples from the procedure as evidence, said Dawn Purvis, the former director of the Marie Stopes pregnancy advice service in Belfast. The child could not be treated in Northern Ireland due to strict laws prohibiting the procedure in most circumstances. That is inhumane treatment of a young child. … [Read more...] about Sex assault victim, 12, forced to travel to England for abortion, MPs told
Kentucky kid proves Tom Brady, New England Patriots are cheaters, wins science fair
Jordan Fenster, Connecticut Post Updated 12:18 pm CST, Thursday, January 24, 2019 Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 37-31. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. The ... more Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Image 1 of / 93 Caption Close Image 1 of 93 Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in … [Read more...] about Kentucky kid proves Tom Brady, New England Patriots are cheaters, wins science fair