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Greetings from Scenic Six again.
For my family, Cape Cod holds a special spot. We have been renting the same beach house for ten years and go every July. Our Cape vacation this year was a little different, but it was still worthwhile. See down for more details.
This week, I also have information about the highly awaited NextGen Acela, King Richard’s Faire, and the best hotels along the waterfront.
How we spent 12 hours on Cape Cod
A Cape Cod-free summer? Unimaginable. We therefore organized a day trip in place of our customary week in Harwich Port when schedule conflicts prevented it from happening.Watch the video of our 12-hour getaway to the Cape, which includes eating lobster rolls by the water, shopping for penny candy, and tanning at one of America’s greatest beaches.
New England waterfront hotels making a big splash
According to USA Today readers, there aren’t many things as soothing as a vacation by the sea, and two hotels in New England stand out from the others. The Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in Madison, Connecticut, and the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham were recognized as two of America’s top waterfront hotels.
Train travel is about to get faster
On August 28, the eagerly awaited NextGen Acela goes live. Between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C., the train—America’s only high-speed rail service—will go 160 mph along the Northeast Corridor. Upgraded seating, bigger restrooms, a revamped Cafe Acela, and more are all available to visitors.
Travel
Tips
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King Richard s Faire
in Carver, named among
the best renaissance fairs in America
, is taking place Aug. 30 to Oct. 19. The New England Renaissance festival includes live entertainment, food, crafts, costumes, and more.
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Maine s largest agricultural fair, the
Fryeburg Fair
, opens Sept. 27 and runs through Oct. 5 in Fryeburg. Festival goers will enjoy rides, food, live entertainment, livestock competitions, and more.
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JetBlue just announced its
first-ever service to Florida s Vero Beach from Boston,
beginning Dec. 11.
Deals and
Steals
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Speaking of Amtrak, the company is offering up to 25% off coach class fares on routes nationwide during its
national fall travel flash sale
. Fares must be booked by Aug. 20 for travel between Sept. 3 and Nov. 13.
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Need a carb fix? Pazza on Porter in East Boston has a
midweek pasta deal
: $10 Pasta Tuesdays. The deal is good for both dine in and take out and dishes include rigatoni pomodoro, spaghetti with pesto, fusilli alfredo, and more.
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Going to the
15th Annual Boston Jazz Festival
Aug. 29-30 and looking to stay in the city? InterContinental Boston
will take 20% off room rates for jazz fest attendees
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Find more August travel offers in New England.
I’ll end by showing you this picture I shot of Chatham’s Pier Fish Market.
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Enjoy the trip, whether you’re planning your next getaway or taking a trip this week.
Kristi
Kristi Palma writes about New England tourism as a culture reporter for Boston.com. She writes about hotels, airlines, and activities in Boston and New England. She is the writer of the weekly travel newsletter Scenic Six.
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