Rhode Island Bed and Breakfasts

by on August 5, 2010

Rhode Island Bed and Breakfasts

Rhode Island, the Ocean State, is home to some of the most fabulous beaches in the United States but that’s not all that the state boasts. The state of Rhode Island also has four seasons with some of the most spectacular scenery for visitors to enjoy year round as well. Visitors to the state have the opportunity to enjoy world class fishing, boating, and golf as well as renowned vineyards and historic mansions as well. The state is so rich with history and culture that visitors find themselves not only wanting to return but having to as well just to be able to take in all that the state has to offer.

The state of Rhode Islands heritage goes back to before our nation was a free country. In fact Rhode Island was the first of the colonial states to act out against British rule. The state has developed a number of heritage trails along which curious visitors can explore a wide array of historical events and sites throughout the state. Along the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Trail visitors can tour the Slater Mill, the Kelly House Museum, the Smith-Appleby House, as well as the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop. A trip along the East Bay Heritage Trail history buffs have the opportunity to visit the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, the Mt. Hope Farm constructed in the 1700’s, the Linden Place mansion, and the Crescent Park Carousel built designed in 1895. Travel down the path of the Newport County Colonial Landmark Trail and you can experience history at its richest by visiting a number of historical homes such as the Chase-Cory House, the Hunter House, and the Prescott Farm as well as the Whitehall museum House. And don’t forget that these are only a few of the heritage trails available to guests of the state. Wherever you decide to look for history in Rhode Island you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for just around the corner.

Rhode Island is also known for its natural surroundings as well. The state is home to a number of nature trails, camping areas, and beaches. Called the Ocean State due to its four-hundred miles of coastline the state is truly a beach lover’s paradise. Along this beautiful coastline memories are made ever day by visiting one of the areas wildlife refuges, Block Island, or just sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying the laid back beach life. For those that love to hike Rhode Island has a number of offerings as well. Areas such as the George Washington Management Area, the Richard Knight Fort Nature Refuge, the Block Island Greenways, and the Cliff Walk offer excellent and scenic hiking for hikers of any experience. The Garden Nature Trail gives visitors the opportunity to stop and smell the roses and truly get a feel for the beauty that is Rhode Island.

Whichever part of the state you decide to spend your vacation in you will surely find an activity to suit who you are and the kind of vacation you want. The only problem you’ll have here is deciding what to do first.

John Slator is the head writer about Rhode Island bed and breakfasts at the bed and breakfast directory site. He is an avid bed and breakfast enthusiast.

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New Zealand – the New Mecca for Wine Lovers?

New Zealand wines have become sought after in a really short period of time since the country started wine production. The first commercial vineyard was established in 1973 in the Marlborough area of New Zealand, which is also New Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc growing region too. From this rather late entry into commercial wine production New Zealand has now become a player, especially with its Sauvignon Blanc which has become a really special and applauded wine.

New Zealand as a country has a unique climate which makes for the potential to create unique wines. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has in fact become a benchmark for this particular type of wine for the rest of the world. One of the reasons for the success of this wine is the climate of New Zealand. Although predominantly a maritime climate, the weather in New Zealand displays more variation in its nature than that of Northern Europe. Cold snaps are possible at any time of the year and warm periods are possible even in the depth of winter. The wine regions of New Zealand tent to experience cold nights even in the height of summer which tends to produce fruits that are high in acidity.

New Zealand has 10 wine growing regions. The diversification of the climate means that harvesting dates vary across the country with some grapes harvested in February whilst others may not be picked until late April.

New Zealand concentrates on several main types of wine. Due to the size of the country they don’t have the potential to diversify in the same way as larger countries. On the reds they tend to stick to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinto Noir, whilst with white wines they concentrate on Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. But even with this limited range of grapes to choose from New Zealand has produced some really classy wines.

Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to cultivate but produces some really fine wines. The plant likes cool temperatures and low rainfall and is therefore best placed in the Wellington and South Island regions of New Zealand. Some of the wines using this grape are produced by Stonewall, Esk Valley and Hunters

Sauvignon Blanc is the other great New Zealand wine. By the 1990’s New Zealand had infact become one of the foremost producers of wines made from this grape. It is produced in two main regions and therefore has two main styles. The Northern styles tend to be richer with a melon like flavour whilst those produced in the south are lighter and more peppery in taste. Some of the favourites are Cloudy Bay (the definitive Sauvignon Blanc), Stonewall, Esk Valley and Brightwater.

Fiona Muller is a qualified journalist and has worked in food and drink writing for the last few years. For a great selection of New Zealand wines, including information on fine wines and tips for tastings, go to www.laithwaites.co.uk

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