The best deal in New England: The Maine Trifecta

Posted in Best in New England, Golf Resorts, Golf Writers Column, Northern Exposure, Reviews by on August 9th, 2012

On a recent golf outing, NEGM editor Tim Branco met another foursome on the course and they were raving about a golf vacation they called the best deal in New England. They were especially taken by the food. The deal? The Maine Trifecta. Three golf courses teamed up for this one, Poland Spring with its hotel, inns and guest houses, Spring Meadows in Gray and Fox Ridge in Auburn. The packag… Read More

Northern Exposure: Jay Peak, Vermont

Posted in Golf Resorts, Golf Writers Column, Northern Exposure by on August 9th, 2012

Years before ski areas started opening up glades, Jay Peak skiers were skiing wherever they could find snow, on trail or off. Skiers new to Jay would look at the gnarly brush and ledge on the face below the tram as they approached 4000 feet elevation and stare in disbelief at the skiers picking their way down their favorite route. It was all part of Jay Peak, and when it was time to build… Read More

Golf in the White Mountains

Posted in Golf Writers Column, Northern Exposure by on July 9th, 2012

With a theme of “Staycations” for the July issue, Northern Exposure is taking a look at golf in places that offer a lot more than golf. Let’s face it, summer vacations are often getaways for the entire family. Maybe everyone plays, but more often than not, there are family members who don’t play. So, while we will still be citing some top flight golf courses, the focus will be on g… Read More

A Golfing Second Home

Posted in Northern Exposure by on September 6th, 2011

Dreams of a vacation home grow from many desires. Some envision a home on the water, ocean side or lake front, maybe in themountains. Others see a golf fairway stretching away from their deck, while skiers want to ski in and ski out. Northern New England offers all of the above and then some. And multiple benefits can accrue to those who select carefully. One arg… Read More