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.

Photo of the Day: Rocky the Lobster

Rocky, the larger-than-life lobster, is a popular attraction at the Maine Lobster Festival. This year's festivities will take place July 31-Aug. 4, 2013.

For more information, visit http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com

Photo courtesy of Michael Whitman Photography

Food Digest - Friday Bites

Taste of WGBH: Food & Wine Festival ~ September 13-15, 2012 Showcasing more than 100 wineries, local chefs, restaurants, and local artisanal foods, produce, and purveyors.

Celebrated chefs Emeril Lagasse & Jacques Pépin are the special guests at the upcoming Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival ~ September 21-23, 2012. Rosecliff, The Elms and Marble House will host more than 100 of the world's finest vintners and more than two dozen of New England's finest restaurants and caterers.

Get ready to dine around during the fall edition of Nantucket Restaurant Week on September 24-30, 2012. A Junior Chef competition will feature three teams from Nantucket High School Culinary Arts Program. Click here for participating restaurants and info.

Love to go apple picking? Massachusetts apple orchards are experiencing an early harvest according to reports from Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR).

A myriad of events and activities are planned for the fourth annual Taste of Block Island ~ September 21-23, 2012. The festivities will include a free Baggo Tournament, farm tours, kayaking, antique cars, shopping and more.

You Could Win a Car at the 46th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival

Courtesy of Yarmouth Clam Festival

For more information,visit 

http://www.clamfestival.com/home.php

45th Vermont Maple Festival on April 15, 16 & 17, 2011 in St. Albans, VT.

It's maple season in New England! The 2011 Vermont Maple Festival will feature maple contests and demonstrations, a craft and specialty food show, annual Sap Run, parade, sugarhouse tours, pancake breakfast, a Vermont maple buffet dinner and other "sweet" activities. 

For more information, visit https://www.vtmaplefestival.org