What to do this weekend
Posted by Courtney October 30, 2008 (4 weeks ago) at 11:10 am
Haunted Happenings
Put on your witch’s hat, grab your broomstick and head to Salem, MA, better known this time of year as the Halloween capital of the world. Check out the fabulous costumes, have dinner with the dead, and listen to chilling tales. All weekend. Most events are free.
Pumpkin Ale Festival
Sample some of the best beer the fall has to offer at Cambridge Brewing Company’s annual festival. Friday, beginning at 5 p.m.
Veggie Delight
Load up on free (and yummy!) food at the annual Boston Vegeterian Food Festival. Saturday from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center. Free admission & samples.
JetBlue soaring
Posted by Courtney October 22, 2008 (5 weeks ago) at 11:42 am
It’ll soon be easier to get cheap tickets out of Boston’s Logan Airport. JetBlue is expanding…and adding hundreds of jobs while it’s at it. NECN’s Scot Yount reports.
What to do this weekend
Posted by Courtney October 17, 2008 at 12:08 pm
1. Pack a picnic and head to the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, MA, to cheer on your college crew team in that other fall classic — the 44th annual Head of the Charles. More than 8,000 rowers from 19 countries will compete. Saturday & Sunday.
2. If you’re looking for the latest indie gem — make your way to downtown Portsmouth for the New Hampshire Film Festival. Showing 60 films, ranging from documentaries to shorts. Through Sunday.
3. Get in the Halloween spirit at the annual pumpkin carving festival in Manchester, VT. Help set a new world record by carving more than 216 pumpkins in the same day at the same time. Saturday.
Tips & tricks to save on airfare
Posted by Courtney October 15, 2008 at 11:40 am
It’s almost that time of year again — going to grandma’s house for the holidays. And if you’re planning on flying somewhere — expect to spend more. A lot more. Fares for Thanksgiving and Christmas are about 30 percent higher than a year ago. But there are some ways to save. And it’s possible that with gas prices falling, we could soon see cheaper ticket prices. But in the meantime, here’s what the folks at travelocity recommend if you’re looking to save:
1. Let the deals come to you. Use a free automated service that tracks fares and alerts you when the prices drop.
2. Be flexible on dates. When you fly is one of the most important money-saving factors. Start your search by figuring out the smartest days to travel.
3. Consider surrounding airports. In major metropolitan areas there are often several airports, and prices can vary dramatically at each.
4. Bundle everything together and save a bundle.
5. Being spontaneous pays. Traveling at the last minute limits your choices, but it could help you save up to 70%.
6. Pack lighter and smarter. Many major airlines now charge from $15 each way to check a bag (and from $25 each way for a second bag). Plus, bring your own food and you could save $10 round-trip.
Bulls & Bears
Posted by Courtney October 13, 2008 at 11:01 am
Tired of being on a stock market roller coaster? Let it work to your advantage. The newly renovated Colonnade Hotel in Boston’s Back Bay is offering a discount on weeknight stays based on how the Dow finishes that day. Market’s down? You save 20%. Things looking up? You get 10% off. Now through March 31st. Prices start at $260 a night. Subject to taxes and availability.
What to do this weekend
Posted by Courtney October 9, 2008 at 11:59 am
The weather’s supposed to be great, and it’s a holiday weekend — so get out and enjoy it! If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, check out some of these fall festivals around New England, featuring fabulous foliage and, in some cases, men in tights:
International Oktoberfest in Newport, RI — Saturday thru Monday. Highlights include Biergartens, bratwurst and, yes, German men in tights.
Mystic Seaport Chowder Festival in Mystic, CT — Saturday thru Monday. Your chance to taste the best chowda in New England.
Boothbay Harbor Fall Foliage Festival and Craft Fair in Boothbay, ME — Saturday & Sunday. Fall in Maine — need we say more? Plus, steam train rides.
Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA — now thru Monday. Animals galore at America’s oldest agricultural fair.
Looking ahead to New Year’s Eve? How about the Clarion?
Posted by Ted McEnroe October 9, 2008 at 11:24 am
So, maybe you’re a planner. Maybe you love New Year’s Eve. Maybe you just can’t wait to give 2008 a pat on the back and usher it out the door. And maybe, you’re just interested in a good deal.
The Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort and Hotel has put together a “New Year’s Eve Stay and Play Package” that might interest you. For $299 per couple, you get a night of festivities, including hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and a champagne toast, PLUS a room for the night.
Check out the full details and the tasty menu by CLICKING HERE. And hey, tell ‘em ‘Cut Your Costs’ sent you.
Our newest partner wants you in the “Clink” by morning
Posted by Ted McEnroe September 22, 2008 at 3:31 pm
A great deal on a luxury hotel room might sound a little surprising. Well, so is a luxury hotel at a former jail. But if somehow you’ve missed the buzz, the former Charles St. Jail is now the luxurious Liberty Hotel.
The hotel opened last year to great fanfare, and has lived up to the hype. Now you can experience Liberty at a very nice price. The ‘Big House Breakfast Package’ lets you do a little time there - just steps from Charles Street boutiques, the Boston Common, Public Garden and great historical sites - at a great price.
This luxury Boston hotel package includes overnight luxurious accommodations and breakfast for two, either in the signature restaurant ‘Clink’ or through what they refer to as ‘Solitary Dining.’
Packages start at $295, based on double occupancy, subject to availability.
The Liberty is the perfect home base for exploring Boston, it’s a conversation piece unto itself, and it’s our newest ‘Cut Your Costs’ partner.
A little free end-of-summer sand art
Posted by Ted McEnroe September 19, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Wanted to give a little shout out to one of Cut Your Costs partners - the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort and Spa, which is sponsoring the “Endless Summer Sand Castle Competition” this Saturday as part of the Endless Summer Waterfront Festival in Hull, Massachusetts.
The contest features sculptors creating what they can from 30 tons of sand dumped right on Nantasket Avenue. The competition begins Saturday at 1pm, and there are even sandsculpting lessons starting at noon.
The contest, and the rest of the event Saturday, are free - you can find the schedule at hullchamber.com.
Because before long - those sandpails will be replaced with, umm, snow shovels.
Fare hikes for Worcester transit, but still beats driving
Posted by asonfist September 19, 2008 at 11:34 am
With the cost of gasoline sky-high these days, who wouldn’t opt for public transportation when accessible? The Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s advisory board has approved a 25 cent fare hike, but it still beats the price at the pumps.
However, the board has also eliminated the network’s “zone” system, which could drive up some fares that involve transfers.
A 31-day pass, which ranged in price from $38 to $50, has been replaced with a $48 flat rate pass.
The “zone” system included 25 cent transfers; they will now be replaced with a $1.50 flat rate for all trips.
The new fares take effect Jan. 1.
It still beats dishing out $40 or $50 with every trip to the gas station.
Click here to read the full article from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
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