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FAQ
Q: I’m planning a trip to New England, can you help me with my itinerary?
A: As much as I would love to help you with your itinerary, this isn’t a service I’m able to offer at this time. Itinerary planning requires a lot of time to make sure it’s absolutely perfect, and tailored to your preferences, so it would become a full-time endeavor all on its own. I wouldn’t have any time to work on this website.
However, since getting so many of these requests, and wanting to find a way to help more people, I developed my series of Done-For-You Premium Itineraries, which are detailed travel guides and itineraries that are as close to me planning your trip for you as possible. You can access all of those by clicking here, with more added every year.
In the meantime, if you have a specific question that you can’t find an answer to on my website, I welcome you to reach out to me. I’ll do my best to help you, or I may direct you to a post on my website that has the information you’re looking for.
Please allow some time for me to respond to your e-mail, and know that due to the amount of emails I receive, I can’t always respond to every email (although, I try to!). Sometimes I’ll get back to you freakishly fast, and sometimes I’m traveling and don’t check my e-mail as often, which means it can take up to 10 days for me to get back to you.
Q: Do you have a printable version of your itineraries?
A: Yes – mostly 😉 Blogging platforms don’t have a great way for me to automatically offer a printable version of all my posts, so I’ve gladly made some of them manually. Many of my itinerary posts, as well as some day trip guides, now have a printable version that’s FREE for my e-mail newsletter subscribers.
While I’m not able to create printable versions of all my posts (I have well over 200 of them as of 2026!), I’ve made them for my most popular ones. You can access them all by clicking here. If you don’t see what you’re looking for there, then unfortunately I don’t have it at this time.
Q: I see New York content on your site. You do realize that New York isn’t part of New England, right?
A: Haha! Yes, I do know that New York isn’t part of New England 😉 But since I was born and raised in Upstate New York, and because that’s where I currently live, I have so much information and tons of tips to share about this amazing state, too. I decided to include it as part of this website because New York is very close to the New England states (one of the reasons I love where I live!). And since many people incorporate New York into their New England trip, I felt it was a good idea to share all my knowledge and experience on this state, too. Consider it a one-stop shop for you as you plan your own northeast itinerary.
Q: Where should I start a New England road trip?
A: The majority of my itineraries start and end in Boston. I know that many people fly into the northeast from all over the country, and the world, to begin their road trip, and Boston Logan airport is the largest airport in New England – which means you’ll have the most flight options, and the best prices. Plus, Boston is centrally-located in the region, and it’s easy to use as a start and end point during your trip.
There are a few exceptions for this, and one would be my Maine to Canada road trip. For that one, I recommend you fly into Portland, Maine because you’ll be driving quite a bit further north, and the time you’ll save by flying into Portland is worth it for this route.
But generally, it’s almost always a good idea to start and end in Boston.
Q: What’s the best time to visit New England?
A: I’m the biggest advocate for embracing all four seasons, and that’s one of the biggest reasons I love this region. I honestly think all the seasons are incredible to visit in New England, so I don’t think there’s necessarily an overall best time. It’ll depend entirely on your preferences, and the kind of trip you want to have. But generally, most people choose to visit May – October.
I have a detailed post on the Best Time To Visit New England, so I recommend checking that out 😊
Q: I want to visit New England for fall foliage but I only have a few days. Where do you suggest I go?
A: Vermont, and base yourself in Stowe or Woodstock. These two towns offer lots to do, but are only 1.5 hours from one another, are quintessential New England towns, and are accessible to some short road trips around the countryside to scope out some amazing foliage views. You’ll be able to pack in the most for your time, and also see the best New England has to offer for fall foliage at pretty much every turn. There’s a reason they’re both often recommended in the fall – they live up to the hype, in my opinion!
These two towns are extremely popular, though, so you’ll want to plan for crowds during the fall season. Despite the fact that they’re the most popular fall towns in Vermont, I continue to find them the most worth your time to see the best foliage in the state.
You could also do the White Mountains in New Hampshire, but I find that Vermont has more New England charm, and is best for first-timers on a tight schedule.
Q: Is New England hard to visit in the winter? I want a magical winter getaway!
A: As with any destination that gets snow, you’ll always want to factor that into your vacation. But, New England is amazing in the winter, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year in this region.
If you ski, there are lots of resorts and ski destinations to choose from. And if you don’t ski, you’ll fall in love with all the charming towns that turn into snow globes in the winter, and also enjoy things like ice skating, cozy inns, incredible dining experiences, sleigh rides, winter festivals, and so much more.
For this kind of trip, I recommend that you get trip insurance in case your flights are delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. I also like to remind people that while we do get a lot of snow, it doesn’t snow 24/7, and it’s generally still easy to take road trips and get around (unless we get a blizzard, of course!). I’ve taken many road trips through New England in the winter, and very rarely have I run into a problem where the roads weren’t suitable for driving.
Q: Is there an expensive and/or cheap time to visit New England?
A: In general, the most expensive time to visit any destination is during the season it’s best known for. For example, coastal areas tend to be priciest from late June through early September for summer and swim season, with May to June and September to early October considered shoulder season. The most affordable coastal region rates are typically found during the off-season, which usually runs from November through March or early April.
Mountain regions are typically the most expensive in the fall and winter for foliage and ski seasons. Usually, hotel prices will drop a bit once peak foliage is over in November, and then go back up just before the holiday season when snowfall begins. In the spring/summer, you can often find good deals at hotels in the mountain regions.
Bigger cities like Boston and Portland are kind of all over the place when it comes to pricing, but generally, I find that they’re most expensive in the summer and fall, and offer their lowest prices in the winter and early spring.
Early spring in all New England states tends to be one of the least expensive times to travel because we’re in a season of transition. April and early May offers some nice, inexpensive rates while the last of the snow melts, and the warmer weather starts to make its first appearances. This is also known as mud season, as everything could still be a bit wet and muddy from all the melting snow. But this is a nice time to visit if you’re on a budget and don’t mind unpredictable weather.
I also love to recommend traveling in November, which is another month of seasonal transition where you can find cheaper rates at hotels. This is often referred to as stick season, and the trees have lost all their foliage, but it’s not quite winter yet. I often will stay at more upscale hotels this time of the year because they’re usually quite discounted in November.
Q: Why do you live in New York, and not one of the New England states?
A: We now actually split our time between our Upstate New York farmhouse, and our Cape Cod cottage. My husband and I both grew up in New York State, so we both have families in that area that we want to be close to for the time being.
Our goal is to live full-time on Cape Cod in the future (possibly not until retirement age), but for now, we’re really happy bouncing between the two.
Q: Are you on social media?
A: Kind of. I’m on Instagram, and I used to make travel videos for YouTube – I’ve even left some of them on my channel. But, that’s really it. Generally, I find social media to be overwhelming even though I’m a Millennial 😂 I’ve never even signed up for Twitter or TikTok! I don’t post a ton on Instagram because I like to put all my efforts into this website, but I do post stories from our trips (New England and beyond), and try to share a few recaps, photos, and updates and such when I’m able.
You’re welcome to join me on Instagram by clicking here.
Q: How do you get pictures of yourself when traveling?
A: If I’m traveling with my husband, we take pictures of each other, or we set-up a tripod with an interval timer – this is a function some cameras have that will automatically snap a photo every second until you tell it to stop. The tripod/interval timer method is also how I get pictures of myself when I’m traveling alone.
I also use a drone for some of my photography, which makes it easy to be in the photos, too.
Finally, I sometimes book photography sessions with a professional photographer if I think it will be difficult to set-up a camera on a tripod in a certain destination (like busy cities, or windy conditions, for example). I love finding photographers on sites like Flytographer, AirBnB Experiences, and Instagram, and recommend you consider a professional session to document your time during a trip! I’m a big advocate of not needing a special occasion to document a happy or empowering time in your life.
But, I usually take most of my photos myself because I enjoy the creative process.
Q: What photography gear do you use?
A: I shoot primarily on my FujiFilm X-T30, which is an older version they no longer make. I actually started to learn manual photography on an even older version – the X-T20. I’ve stuck with this series by Fuji because I love how compact the camera body is, the vintage look to it, and the quality of the photos. It’s truly such a great camera for both beginners and professionals alike.
The lens I use is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8. If I’m holding a camera in my photos, it’s usually my back-up camera with the kit lens that came with it, and I’m actually using the Tamron lens to take the photo 😉 I carry around two cameras with me on work trips just in case.
For most of my food photos, I usually just use my iPhone, and when you see an aerial photo on my website, I’ve likely used my drone, which is the DJI Mini 3.