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New Hampshire, Most Liveable and Beautiful State



Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2006

by ngoldman
Norm Goldman

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel.com is pleased to have as our guest Vicki Cimino the Division PR/communications manager New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development.





Good day Vicki and thanks for agreeing to participate in our interview.



Norm:



Vicki, please tell our readers what exactly are your responsibilities as PR/communications manager?



Vicki:



I manage the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development's public/media relations initiatives, in-state public relations efforts, advertising, and interactive media (web sites, e-flyers, etc.).



Norm:



Where is the State of New Hampshire and when is the best time to visit?



Vicki:



The state of New Hampshire is located in Northern New England; the Granite State is north of Massachusetts, with Vermont to our west and Maine to our east. Every season is a great time of year to visit the state, with activities offered in all four seasons!



Norm:



If you had to choose six romantic getaways areas in New Hampshire, which ones would you choose and why?



Vicki:



In no particular order:



*** Lake Winnipesauke: New Hampshire's largest lake, Lake Winnipesauke, spans 72-miles and offers an array of activities, lodging and dining. Meredith and Wolfeboro are two towns that cannot be missed on a trip to the Granite State's Lakes Region.



*** Jackson, NH: Touted as the #1 Cross Country Ski Town in North America, Jackson Village is quintessential New England! In winter, this New England Village is dedicated to nordic skiing, with over a hundred miles of cross country ski trails and scenery that takes your breath away!



*** Keene Pumpkin Festival Keene, NH: While you may be wondering why I consider a pumpkin festival a romantic getaway, I must explain to you that my boyfriend and I met while we were both attending Keene State College nearly ten years ago. We never missed the world renowned pumpkin festival and go back every year for a stroll down memory lane and a chance to visit one of our favorite cities in the state.



*** Portsmouth, NH: Whatever the time of year, there's always something fun (and romantic) to do in this historic harbor town. Great lodging, dining, shopping, sightseeing, and history combine to make Portsmouth one of my favorite romantic getaways!



*** White Mountains: Columbus Day Weekend has become a tradition for my boyfriend and me to visit the White Mountains. We'll take a leisurely ride across the Kancamagus Highway and do some leaf peeping,before we head over to the Oktoberfest at Attitash Bear Peak. Throughout the weekend, we'll do short hikes, shop, dine, and sightsee; it's a great time to reconnect with each other.



*** Wallis Sands State Park Rye, NH: Every summer weekend that we can make it to the beach we do. Once we've had our fill of the surf and sand we head to a fabulous seafood restaurant just up the road, Petey's Seafood, for lobsters and margaritas!




Norm:



As a follow up to the last question, could you name and describe six of the most popular wedding destinations in New Hampshire? Eg. parks, mountain tops, museums, etc



Vicki:



The locations given above are indicative of the most popular wedding spots throughout the state.



Norm:



Could you describe some of the sports activities that are available in New Hampshire?



Vicki:



The state's landscape provides spectacular beauty and fascinating variety.



New Hampshire's Atlantic seacoast, hundreds of sparkling lakes, and thousands of rivers and streams provide the perfect setting for boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing (don't forget about ice fishing!), swimming, ice skating, ice gliding, and more! There are thousands of miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, including 1,200 miles of hiking trails in the 800,000-area White Mountain National Forest. In the winter, New Hampshire's mountains are perfect for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice climbing, and a myriad of other activities.



New Hampshire is as rich in culture and history as it is in outdoor activities. Throughout the state, you'll discover scenic driving routes, old-fashioned country stores, farm stands, historic sites and quaint towns and villages. CLICK HERE for itineraries.



Norm:



How easy is it to travel around New Hampshire?



Vicki:



Whether your ideal vacation destination includes the seacoast, lakes, mountains, or unspoiled wilderness, you'll find it in New Hampshire and you can sample it all in a day or two, thanks to the state's modest size New Hampshire's just 100 miles at its widest point and only 200 miles from north to south. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport offers convenient travel into New Hampshire, and once you're here our roadways, trains, and even boats will offer you a variety of transportation options.



Norm:



Cost wise, how does New Hampshire compare with other states as it pertains to lodging, dining, etc?



Vicki:



New Hampshire offers an array of lodging so there truly is something for every budget. From quaint B&B's and country inns to grand hotels you'll find the experience you're looking for in New Hampshire.



Norm:



Could you tell us something about the beaches of New Hampshire?



Vicki:



New Hampshire's Atlantic coastline features miles of sandy beaches, boardwalks, lighthouses and historic seaside towns. Check here for beach itineraries.


Norm:



I believe the capital of New Hampshire is Portsmouth. Could you tell us something about Portsmouth and what is there to do in this city?



Vicki:



Actually, Portsmouth was New Hampshire's first settlement then called Strawbery Banke for the strawberry lined banks of the Piscataqua River. Concord is New Hampshire's capital; the focal point of town is the gold-crowned Capitol, a classic grey New Hampshire granite building offering visitors a free stroll through an eclectic collection of state history. Significant portraits of native sons like Daniel Webster guard the walls alongside a large mural of the Battle of Gettysburg. New Hampshire's citizen soldiers, past and present, are honored with memorials to the New Hampshire National Guard. The Legislative Chamber, upstairs, is a snapshot of the people's government in action: a pale blue room that holds 426 legislators when in session, the second largest English speaking legislature in the world.



Norm:



Is there anything else you wish to add that we have not covered?



New Hampshire has been named the Most Livable State in the nation for the third year in a row and I am confident that visitors to our state experience the unparalleled quality of life and natural beauty that New Hampshire offers its citizens.



For more information about the Granite State, CLICK HERE!



Vicki:



Thanks once again.



Norm Goldman practiced law for over 35 years and this enabled him to transfer and apply to book reviewing his many skills that he had perfected during his career in the legal profession and as a result he has become a prolific free lance book reviewer & author interviewer.

He is the Editor, Publisher and Reviewer for his own site, Bookpleasures.com (http://www.bookpleasures.com) that he created in 2002.

The site is composed of an international community of book reviewers that come from all walks of life that review all genres of fiction and non-fiction.

In addition to the complimentary reviews bookpleasures.com offers, Norm personally offers his own Priority Book Review service that you can find out more about by clicking on:

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