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Salty Towers is a cozy, circa-1900s historic Inn, located in St. Andrews by the sea in New Brunswick, Canada. Situated one block from the harbor shore and a short walk from local shops, restaurants, and the town center.

Life slows down while you're here. It's simple and affordable, homey and welcoming with an onshore breeze and relaxation.

You'll immediately feel at home when greeted by the owners, Jon and beth. Who are known for their warm hospitality and local storytelling.

Cozy up by the fireplace and hear Jons telling of, The Tale of the Salty Towers and all the history behind the Inn. Enjoy Beth's famous chocolate chip cookies and sangria.

Salty has welcomed thousands of folks since 1921, many of whom keep coming back...including us!

What was originally just a half way pit stop on our way to Nova Scotia last year, turned into one of our favorite and most memorable trips. As Jon said to us, "people don't find Salty Towers, Salty Towers finds them"

You don't just visit this Inn, you experience it. Forming meaningful connections with everyone here, travelers, artists, musicians and other adventurous souls that you meet.

Saint Andrews by the Sea is a historic resort town nestled along Passamaquoddy Bay in southwestern New Brunswick Canada. It's full of incredible food, drinks, views and cook things to do, including exploring Ministers Island and Kinsbrae Garden.

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Did you know that you can drive across the ocean floor during low tide to reach Ministers Island in St. Andrews Canada? An absolutely stunning place. More to come as we soak up the Canadian maritime vibes for the next several days.

The lost towns of the Quabbin reservoir include Greenwich, Dana, Enfield and Prescott. The watershed area itself that supplies the Quabbin extends into Oakham, MA which is part of a fierce opposition to a battery park proposal by residents of it and surrounding towns. Local bylaws would not allow this structure, but the state overroad those bylaws and granted permission for its construction. The battery park site sits on top of aquifers that feed the watershed. This is the same water that supplies Boston with it's drinking water, so residents of the city should really take note of this potential project as well. But, back to the history of this place... In addition to the four completely lost towns, land was also taken from several surrounding municipalities—including portions of Petersham, Hardwick, Pelham, New Salem, Belchertown, Oakham, Barre and Rutland. All of this to build out the massive watershed footprint. The creation of the reservoir displaced around 2,500 residents, required the demolition of thousands of structures, and forced the exhumation of over 7,500 bodies from local cemeteries. The hike to Soapstone gives a pretty impressive overview of the sheer size of this place. There is impressive assortment of wildlife here from moose and bear to coyote, bald eagles and just about everything in between. The Quabbin is a wonderful area to hike, but no swimming is allowed and there is heavy surveillance here to protect the water. Get caught ignoring the rules and they won't hesitate to fine you heavily and ban you for Life. So our advice is the same as always, respect the land and be a good human...

One of the best East Coast locations to catch the illusion of the sun setting over the ocean... West Falmouth, MA

Save this as a reminder to start planning your fall getaway to Vermont 🍁🍂🎃☕️

The Inn At Mount Snow

The Inn At Mount Snow is a 20 room boutique hotel, located at 401 Vermont Route 100 in West Dover.

It was originally built in 1964, and underwent a major rehabilitation and reopened in December 2024 under new ownership.

It now combines classic New England charm with modern, luxury comforts, sitting at the foothills of Mount Snow, steps away from the Ski Resort and local shuttle.

We LOVED our stay here in late summer, and plan to come back during the winter months! Definitely check it out!

And as stated in the video, if you plan to visit in winter, book now for a cheaper rate 😉

Jerry at TTS KITCHEN AND CATERING is one of the best bartenders in the United States. He honed his craft in Jamaica for over a decade while working at top 5-star resorts. Jerry's Sister TT equally matches his cocktail expertise with mouth watering cuisine. If you have not yet tried TT's in Wilmington, VT put it on your list. This isn't just a restaurant, it's an authentic Jamaican dining experience.

Stumbled upon the cutest roadside Coffee shop on our way back from our stay at The Inn at Mount Snow! [Full review of our stay coming soon]

In the meantime, go get the Mapel Latte at:
Bigfoot Coffee 3129 W River Rd, Dummerston, VT 05301 📍