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According to the calendar, spring is still officially two weeks away. One look at the drab New England landscape, and it’s obvious our wait may actually be much longer. Yet, as it has for a century, spring has erupted early in Northampton, Massachusetts, where the Smith College Bulb Show runs through March 21. I was at the show’s opening yesterday, and I have to tell you: I don’t think you’ll find a better way to spend $2 in New England this month. As you’ll see from my photos… and learn from the comments I overheard… Smith students and faculty have outdone themselves this year, and while we’ve had a spell of mild weather, a walk through this display of more than 5,000 blooms will delight your senses and provide you with fragrant memories to call upon when the weather turns brisk again.

While You’re in Northampton… Go Shopping!

_{Smith College Bulb Show photo © 2010 Kim Knox Beckius.}

Smith College Bulb Show: An Early Burst of Spring in Northampton, Massachusetts originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 15:11:11.

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New additions this week to Kim’s New England Deal Sheet:

• Cure cabin fever at this month’s Western New England Golf Expo in Westfield, Massachusetts–your $15 advance ticket includes two free rounds of golf;
• Stay overnight at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun for just $99 on select March dates; and
• Book any night in March at Newport Rhode Island’s Bristol Harbor Inn for $195, and you’ll be rewarded with a free $100 DeWolf Tavern gift certificate.

_{Mohegan Sun room photo © 2010 Kim Knox Beckius.}

March Travel Deals in New England originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 21:41:54.

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Looking for a home away from home for a week or more at one of New England’s scenic destinations? Vacation rentals are a popular alternative to other New England lodging options, particularly for summer vacationers who want to get away from it all. Find the perfect hideaway with my guide to vacation rentals in all six New England states, plus neighboring New York.

_{Lake cottage photo © 1999 Kim Knox Beckius.}

Find Your Summer Home Away From Home originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 09:30:32.

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Springfield, Massachusetts, native and beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss would have been 106 years old tomorrow. Celebrate the man behind the Cat in the Hat and other beloved characters with a visit to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial at the Springfield Museums, where you can look a Lorax in the eyes, put your arm around the Grinch and tell Sam I Am what you really think of his green eggs and ham!

Can’t get to Massachusetts? Read a Seuss tale to your favorite little one. Here’s a list of my favorite Dr. Seuss books.

_{Dr. Seuss National Memorial photo © 2002 Kim Knox Beckius.}

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 13:00:14.

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I had the wonderful opportunity while I was in Maine last week to film a segment about stretching your travel dollars in New England with ABC 8 WMTW news reporter Keith Baldi. Inspired by the Italian Cooking Class Package I recently featured on my New England Deal Sheet, we taped the segment, which aired last night, at Grissini Italian Bistro in Kennebunkport. I hope you’ll watch the video for some helpful ideas on how to find great deals on New England vacations. Just don’t pay too much attention to my ravioli-making skills. Chef Leonora Palaima assured me that my ravioli trapezoids would “still taste good.”

_{ABC 8 WMTW screen shot.}

Great Deals On New England Vacations originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 10:50:11.

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When my husband proposed we spend Valentine’s Day harvesting ice in Maine, my first thought was: He really knows how to show a girl a hot time! The second was: Ice harvesting could be wicked cool. I was right. As you’ll see in this video, harvesting ice using 19th-century tools and techniques remains a cherished tradition in South Bristol, Maine.

More Extraordinary Maine Experiences

_{Ice harvesting photo © 2010 Kim Knox Beckius.}

Ice Harvesting is Wicked Cool originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 15:33:43.

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Do you live in or near New York City? Then make plans to attend the seventh annual New York Times Travel Show, which runs Saturday and Sunday, February 27-28, at the Javits Center. With nearly 500 exhibitors, you’ll be able to explore fabulous vacation destinations around the world and even book a trip right on the spot. Tickets can be purchased online: They’re $15 or just $10 if you use your American Express Card. Children under 18 are admitted free.

On Sunday at 1:30 p.m., I’ll be speaking on the Around the World with About.com panel with several of my colleagues, and if you attend, you’ll have a chance to walk away not only with travel inspiration, but with some excellent free gifts. I’ll be on hand to answer New England travel questions after the seminar, too, so please stop by and say, “hello.”

Meet Me at The New York Times Travel Show originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 20:38:56.

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