Written by AddiesMom13 on September 15, 2009
- I lived in Newport from 1998-2002 while in college at Salve Regina. The first two years I spent living and working on campus, but my last two were all spent living in a beautiful house,...
Written by zabelle on November 11, 2006
- If any of the mansions epitomizes the Gilded Age of Newport’s wealth, it is Marble House. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt for William and Alva Vanderbilt, this cottage is modeled after the Petit Trianon at...
Written by smmmarti guide on November 6, 2004
- A Step Back
Rhode Island was founded, officially, by Roger Williams after he was booted out of Boston for "dangerous opinions," such as opposing the king’s use of civil authority to enforce religious orthodoxy and...
Written by ripplefan2 on June 25, 2007
- My parents had called me and said that they were heading to Block Island and wanted me to tag along. My sister-in-law’s father owned a boat and offered to drive us over there and we...
Written by ChelCesa on March 4, 2006
- In the summer months there are a variety of locations where one can find delectable, farm fresh produce, meats, pasta, preserves, and more. These markets usually run during the summer and fall months, approximately June...
Written by ChelCesa on February 6, 2006
- The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, located in the Biltmore Hotel, is a haven from the hustle and bustle of a thriving city. My experience began on a rainy winter day, as everyone's does who...
Written by Cresson on July 13, 2004
- Inn on Long Wharf has the best location of any timeshare I have visited. Driving directions were simple and very accurate. Resort personnel were fine, anxious to please and pleasant at all times.
Parking...
Written by stu9 on August 26, 2002
- There are Gold Crown resorts and there are Gold Crown resorts. This is not one of the better Gold Crown resorts.
We first checked in at 3:45 p.m. The unit was not quite ready. The...
Written by Rossey on May 4, 2002
- Newport RI is a great town for sightseeing. Visiting the mansions, walking the cliff walk and riding along Ocean Drive was great. The town has some great little shops as well as outlets....
Written by Tavia on January 10, 2001
- Not enough can be said about walking through this city. Whether you're walking on Thayer Street to go shopping or through College Hill, the neighborhood where Brown University makes its home, you will enjoy...
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