Ye Olde Tavern 5183 Main Street, Route 7a in Manchester Center, Vermont (802-362-0611) is open nightly but reservations are suggested.  We've been there and it's a fun place with hearty food and a congenial, New England atmosphere.     

Even a Moose needs to relax and put his hoofs up.  

The Davis Family, Ron, Heather & Trevor, are the hosts at The Cozy Moose-a four season. oasis in beautiful Greenville Maine.  The family's vacation cabins, on the shore of  picturesque Moosehead Lake, are fully equipped with all the creature comforts quests might need to relax, rejuvenate or if so inclined, recreate. In the summer, activities include boating and swimming in the crystal clear lake, but as a year round retreat visitors can hike the countryside, take in Maine's fall foliage or explore winter's white bounty with equipment available at The Cozy Moose.  The site includes pictures of the area, things to do and how to make a reservation.    

The Executive Board of the Ski-Bees Ski Club in North Conway, New Hampshire looks like a nice, fun loving people who enjoy the simple pleasures of skiing among friends.  No fly by night outfit, the group can trace its history back to the 1930s and today its members come from all over New England to enjoy the club's centrally located lodge, replete with roaring fireplace and cozy, if slightly Spartan  accommodations.   The rates are exceedingly modest but guests, who must be sponsored by a club member, are asked to bring their own linen.  The club offers "affordable" skiing in the Mt. Washington area and new members, over 21 and single are welcome.  For more information, see the site or send an email.

The Griswold Cottage is a chef owned Bed & Breakfast on Boston Street in the scenic, relaxing and interesting Connecticut community of Guilford.   The rooms of  the "cottage" are bright, airy and well appointed and are a a half mile from Guilford's charming Town Green.   Special dining accommodations are welcome but please keep the pets back home.  The site includes room rates, directions and things of interest in the shoreline area.

The Spa at Grand Lake is in Lebanon, Connecticut offers, exercise classes, fresh air, a sauna and jacuzzi, marvelous accommodations and an huge selection of spa treatments-facials, waxing, "special" bath treatment, among many others-that promises to pamper or tone the harried back to rejuvenation.  The grounds and facilities are also available for reunions, celebrations and more interment "time-outs" among family members. 

1794 Watchtide by the Sea!, in the town of Searsport, Maine has obvious connections to the past-the 18th Century home is on the National Register of Historic Places-but the bed and breakfast also boasts "The Eleanor Roosevelt Suite," (a frequent guest) among others overlooking Penobscot Bay.  Hosted by Nancy-Linn Nellis & Jack Elliott, the site includes fine pictures of the home and rooms, reservation information, a brief history of the building and an interesting Favorite Recipes section on down-home Maine cooking.  For those wishing to explore the actualities of Maine cooking, they offer an intriguing, two-night package called a "Bonding," Getaway. 

"The warmth of Colonial America and the comforts of today" is what they offer at RossGlenn Bed and Breakfast in Mystic, Connecticut.  Easy to reach by train, air, ferry, boat or bus; the rooms are grandly decorated-see the pictures-for couples seeking a peaceful refuge from the ordinary.

The Adele Turner Inn in Newport, Rhode Island offers old-fashioned charm on the first gas-lit street in America.  The Inn offers 13 bed and breakfast rooms-including three suites-all with fireplaces.  With period antiques and private baths, some whirlpools baths the Inn is in the heart of Newport and offers a fine view of the Harbor.

Darby Brook Farm Bed & Breakfast in Alstead, NH  features a 200 year old house in a quiet country setting. In relaxed antique charm, guests can feast on a full breakfast and stroll the  working farm that includes fruit and vegetable harvests and sheep and chicken.

The Goose Pond Guest House, in Keene New Hampshire, offers beautiful views and the elegance of the past in a quiet country setting.   They've an orchard for fresh seasonal berries and fruits and are near a protected area walking and communing with nature.  There is also a golf course for the more athletic.

Woodbound Inn of Rindge, New Hampshire has been a  country inn and resort since 1892. Currently owned and operated by Rick Kohlmorgen, they offer 44 well appointed rooms and 11 separate cabins.  Facilities include a golf course, winter cross country skiing and a nearby lake.   An upcoming event of note is Team Jaffrey's, the local Main Street program, evening- night golf tournament on May 25, Memorial Day weekend.  Email Woodbound@AOL.com or call 800-688-7770 for information 

Cape Code Menus was recommended to us and includes the menus of restaurants and eateries in all the major towns on the Cape.  They ask viewers to check their "featured" sites first, which is a good idea.

The Griffin Grove Inn, is a fascinating place in Hardwick, VT offering alternative getaways on 160 acres of undisturbed forests and hills. 

Guilford Bed & Breakfast in Guilford is a grand post-Victorian home on Maine's beautiful Moosehead Trail.

Alfred & Suzanne Saulniers took over the Orchard Street Manor, an historic Bed & Breakfast in New Bedford, Massachusetts in November, 2000.  Alfred, a homeboy of sorts, has returned to the community after an absence of more than 40 years, much spent living abroad.  Interestingly, they are redecorating the 1846 Georgian Revival Home with a mix of local treasures and others from around the world.   We wish them well and promise a visit.

Acorn Bed and Breakfast in Killingworth, CT is owned and operated by Carole and Richard Pleines.  An attractive, cozy place in a rural Connecticut- but easy to get to- the site has photos, a translation service and links to local attractions.  They also deal in fine antiques.   A suggested link.    

Craftsbury Bed & Breakfast is on Wylie Hill  in Craftsbury Common, Vermont.  Nice looking place with reasonable rates and full breakfast.  The Hostess is Margaret Ramsdell.

The La Farge Perry House in Newport, Rhode Island  The House was named for the painter and stained glass artist John La Farge and his wife Margaret Perry who lived on the 24 Kay street home from 1861- 1864. They offer gourmet breakfasts, jacuzzis, fireplaces and wonderful gardens; all within a short walk to the city's attractions.

The Captain Farris House, an historic inn located in Bass River Village, Cape Cod, MA that comes highly recommended by a resident of the Cape. 

Stash's Cafe on the shore of New London, CT (our New England home) is, pure and simple, an institution among its clientele.   Many, but certainly not all, ride motorized, two-wheeled vehicles.  The food is good, folks are friendly, music is live and the people watching is more  fun than the darts.

Bank Street Cafe is in the heart of downtown New London with a great deck overlooking the Thames River and Long Island Sound.  Noted for hosting Blues and Rock bands, they offer a simple but hearty foods well prepared and presented.  Check out the hot sauces, that are sold throughout New England.  

A directory that we have found useful is the Bed & Breakfast in New England by Bernice Chesler-a wonderful state-by-state review of B&Bs with rates and contact information.  A companion book is also available.