This is not what many of you in Connecticut remember as the Bee and Thistle Inn, it’s got a whole new look and a spa too and it is a WOW.
Linnea and David Rufo have poured their heart and soul into this beautiful Inn in Old Lyme, Connecticut and it is amazing. It’s the kind [...]

As a musician, life-long resident of Connecticut (okay except for attending college in Florida), weekend travel warrior, and foodie, my travels (and musical endeavors) have afforded me the opportunity to visit great places and sample many epicurean delights throughout the state.
Now I’m sure many of you already know of some of Connecticut’s more famous [...]

In the coming weeks I’ll be writing about quick day trips that are fabulous right in our own “backyard”.
On Saturday, February 6th I had the pleasure of being a guest of Chamard Vineyards in Clinton, CT for a Valentine’s Day event. I had no expectations; I’ve been a resident of Guilford for the past [...]

So it all started with our husbands and a Christmas gift. Noah, Stephan, and Mike giving Kendra, Sue, and Giulia a “Girlfriend Getaway”. (They get credit for the creative gift, but not the name. That’s actually what The Saybrook Point Inn and Spa calls the package).
We left Friday right after lunch to avoid seeing our [...]

Is your valentine outdoorsy? A culture buff? Big-time foodie? Or hopeless romantic? Why not personalize the fun with a wonderful adventure tailored to your special someone’s personality? Valentine’s Day is on a weekend this year (guys, mark your calendars—it’s Sunday!). So skip the typical, get creative, and take your [...]

In last month’s blog I talked about how I had answered in ad in the back of WoodenBoat Magazine (http://www.woodenboat.com) that was seeking brave souls to sail around the world. Deciding that was indeed the kind of adventure I wanted, I answered the ad, quit my job, sold all my possessions, said goodbye to my [...]

Dorothy said “There’s no place like home.” It turns out, Dorothy was wrong.
I’ve always been a perfect dichotomy of myself; endlessly conflicted between home and travel, between my desire to journey and my desire to put down roots. But anyone who knows me knows that I live for travel. These nagging questions are always in [...]

I’m not suggesting that anyone leave the Shoreline, but I know that it does happen, and when you need to get away for whatever reason, check out my posts for places to go and things to do.
Morristown, NJ might not be your first choice for a weekend getaway but before you click on, check out [...]

Having grown up in Guilford, there are just some things that have always been there, and you just associate with the town. The Green,The Stone House, Faulkner’s Island, and Bishop’s Orchards. Since 1871, the Bishop family has been providing the town with best, and freshest produce available. Reason being, if it’s in season, it is [...]

Welcome to the first of our series where we will be emphasizing the Out and About in our name. Over the next few weeks we will be coming to as many towns in the area in which we serve, telling you about the interesting places to visit,shop, and eat. The Shoreline is such a diverse [...]

The great thing about this whole internet  website thingy is that I get the opportunity to meet new people,  and experience new things.  Shortly, as in within an hour,  of the website going live,  Shoreline Segway contacted me about taking a tour of Guiford aboard a Segway.  Now I can make all sorts of jokes [...]