http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Cliff+Calderwood Travel Cliff Calderwood Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=281487&ca=Travel New England is famous for its historic inns, luxurious resorts, and intimate bed and breakfasts. But now add in the varied and startling scenery of sandy beaches, rocky coastlines and the lakes and mountains, and you’ve the ultimate in choices for romantic getaways. But where would I choose to visit... Travel Cliff Calderwood Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=153605&ca=Travel This time of year I’m inundated with people asking for my vacation planning advice - I own a regional vacation site and offer free consultation. The problem is information overload. Vacation web sites contain so much information that people get overwhelmed with the confusing number of choices and de... Recreation Cliff Calderwood Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=59738&ca=Recreation Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is North America’s most climbed peak, and reputed to be the second most climbed mountain in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan. Though I’ve been close to the mountain on other trips I’ve never climbed it, and really was a tad perplexed by its popularity. S... Travel Cliff Calderwood Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=55053&ca=Travel Covered Bridges first appeared in the U.S. around 1805, but the history of these monuments to another age date back thousands of years to China. Covered bridges had also existed in Europe since medieval times and there were once hundreds of them in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. But it’s here in... Travel Cliff Calderwood Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=54203&ca=Travel Lake Champlain is the largest body of fresh water in the U.S. after the Great Lakes, and at 120 miles in length and an average depth of 400’ and 12 miles across, everything about it is impressive. But more impressive than its size is its unspoiled beauty. In a state already known for conservation an... Travel Cliff Calderwood Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51722&ca=Travel No matter which season you take Vermont vacations, you’ll see these seven scenic wonders and fall in love with the Green Mountain state. And just in case you mistakenly think there are only seven wonders - think again. Each of these is a vacation in itself, full of the wonders of adventure, breathta... Travel Cliff Calderwood Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47535&ca=Travel Take a captivating trip through Massachusetts’ Cape Cod National Seashore Park. With miles of splendid white sand beaches, inspiring walks and trails, and stunning fragile dunes, the park is a remarkable geological wonder thousands of years in the making. Just keep reading and you can visit it right... Recreation Cliff Calderwood Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47536&ca=Recreation Whale watching is the biggest show on earth. With the ocean as their stage, the spellbinding and entertaining whales put on daily star performances for the whale watch cruises visiting their feeding grounds. In this article you’ll discover how to get the most out of your trip. Picture this... a warm... Travel Cliff Calderwood Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47537&ca=Travel Booking travel online is big business these days and on the plus side puts a lot of power in the hands of the consumer to reserve their own travel arrangements. But it’s critical you know 5 things to get the best deal and discount available. So before you begin your travel research and booking onlin... Travel Cliff Calderwood Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47539&ca=Travel This fall foliage scenic drive in Central Vermont is a loop tour of about 150 miles. Although it’s possible to do the drive in one day and bypass many of the attractions and rambles suggested, I’d recommend you carve out a weekend to do it justice. The drive offers some of the best views in the Gree...