Today's Travel Finds: Touring Islands of New England, Vermont Fall Foliage Trips, Deliciousness Served Up on Twitter, Upcoming Food & Wine Festivals

"Eat like a Pilgrim" by sampling recipes from that era; explore gilded-age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island and the beaches & lighthouses of Nantucket; a whale watch cruise on Cape Cod and iconic landmarks in Boston. 

These are just a few of the travel experiences being offered on Collette's Islands of New England tour. 

For more information, visit https://www.gocollette.com/en-au/tours/north-america/usa/islands-of-new-england

Plan your trip to Vermont! The Wildflower Inn is rolling out the autumn carpet...

The Fall Foliage season is just around the corner!
There's no better place than the Wildflower Inn, Vermont in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom to set up base at. We have 6 Day Trips mapped out included in our... https://t.co/prQcyqx1Bf

— The Wildflower Inn (@wildflowerinn) August 4, 2018

When you sign up on their website, you could win a Vermont vacation at the inn. Next drawing is October 31, 2018.

Deliciousness served up on Twitter...

Always a stable decision for where to enjoy balmy summer nights & a little alfresco dining in coastal Maine, experience gastronomic brilliance from Exec Chef Matthew Padilla & his team amongst the gentle still of peaceful New England at #GraceWhiteBarn https://t.co/OX1Z2IY3WH pic.twitter.com/viApTNBQEY

— Grace Hotels (@GraceHotels) August 31, 2018

Beautiful Maine Blue Fin Tuna fennel pollen crusted and seared with avocado mash, arugula, pickled rhubarb, olive tapenade, buttermilk fried onion rings & chilled heirloom tomato water #whatsfordinner #mainesummer #thewaylifeshouldbe pic.twitter.com/u32uf7xyXc

— The Kennebunk Inn (@TheKennebunkInn) September 1, 2018 

Check out Facebook page to find our delicious blueberry cake recipe! #blueberry #maine #mainekitchen https://t.co/i9oK3IkInk pic.twitter.com/5dyyNE7acZ

— The Harraseeket Inn (@TheHarraseeket) August 31, 2018

 

Food and Wine Festivals This October

Taste of WGBH Food & Wine Festival - October 5-8, 2017 (Boston, MA) 
Enjoy access to delicious food trends, take part in educational seminars taught by chefs, meet cookbook authors and sample the world's top beverages. Features live entertainment.

Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival - October 19-22, 2017 (Martha's Vineyard, MA)

This fall harvest celebration showcases wines from around the world and foods prepared by chefs from Martha’s Vineyard and beyond. Meet local culinary talent, the farmers, fishermen and artisans they work with.

 

Wellfleet Oyster Festival - October 14-15, 2017 (Wellfleet, MA)

This two-day street party celebrates the town's famous oysters, clams and shellfishing traditions and brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend full of hometown flavor and fun activities.

Harvest on the Harbor - October 17-22, 2017 (Portland, Maine)

Experience the flavors of Maine - Harvest on the Harbor showcases Maine's top chefs and fishermen, restaurants and marketplace of food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors & Maine-made products.

22 Annual Boston Vegetarian Festival - October 21 & 22, 2017 (Boston, MA)
Cooking demonstrations by noted chefs, free food sampling, exhibitions of local and national vegetarian natural foods.

A Sampling of Upcoming Wine Events in New England

Vermont: Stowe Wine & Food Classic — June 12-14, 2015
Vermont: Burlington Wine & Food Festival — June 20, 2015
Vermont: Vermont Grape & Wine Council's Wine & Chocolate Weekend —February 14-15, 2015
Vermont: Good Commons Presents A Vermont Culinary Retreat: 6th Anniversary Food & Wine Event — May 22-25, 2015
Massachusetts: Boston Wine Festival — January 9 - March 27, 2015
Rhode Island: Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival — September 25-27, 2015
Connecticut: Winter Wine Celebrations 2015
New Hampshire: Winter Wine Festival at Wentworth by the Sea —January 16-February 15, 2015
Maine: Kennebunkport Festival of Food, Wine and Art — June 7-13, 2015