Mobil Travel Guide New England 2006

Mobil Star Rating Definitions for Lodgings*. Only facilities that meet Mobil Travel Guide's standards earn the privilege of being listed in the guide. Deteriorating, poorly managed establishments are deleted. A Mobil Travel Guide listing constitutes a positive quality recommendation; every listing is an accolade, a recognition of achievement. Our Mobil One- to Five-Star rating system highlights its level of service.

A Mobil Five-Star lodging provides consistently superlative service in an exceptionally distinctive luxury environment, with expanded services. Attention to detail is evident throughout the hotel, resort, or inn, from bed linens to staff uniforms.

A Mobil Four-Star lodging provides a luxury experience with expanded amenities in a distinctive environment. Services may include, but are not limited to, automatic turndown service, 24-hour room service, and valet parking.

A Mobil Three-Star lodging is well appointed, with a full-service restaurant and expanded amenities, such as a fitness center, golf course, tennis courts, 24-hour room service, and optional turndown service.

A Mobil Two-Star lodging is considered a clean, comfortable, and reliable establishment that has expanded amenities, such as a full-service restaurant on the premises.

A Mobil One-Star lodging is a limited-service hotel, motel, or inn that is considered a clean, comfortable, and reliable establishment.

*Specialty Lodgings -Mobil Travel Guide recognizes the unique and individualized nature of both the bed-and-breakfast industry and the guest ranch experience. For that reason, we have chosen to place our stamp of approval on the properties that fall into these two categories in lieu of applying our traditional Mobil Star ratings.

Mobil Star Rating Definitions for Restaurants. All Mobil Star rated dining establishments listed in this book have a full kitchen and offer seating at tables; most offer table service.

A Mobil Five-Star restaurant offers one of few flawless dining experiences in the country. These establishments consistently provide their guests with exceptional food, superlative service, elegant décor, and exquisite presentations of each detail surrounding a meal.

A Mobil Four-Star restaurant provides professional service, distinctive presentations, and wonderful food.

A Mobil Three-Star restaurant has good food, warm and skillful service, and enjoyable décor.

A Mobil Two-Star restaurant serves fresh food in a clean setting with efficient service. Value is considered in this category, as is family friendliness.

A Mobil One-Star restaurant provides a distinctive experience through culinary specialty, local flair, or individual atmosphere.

Read more about these ratings and our three- to five-star Hotel and Resort Spa ratings inside!

From the popular coastal town of Mystic to New Haven, home of Yale University, to the bustling capital of Hartford, Mobil Travel Guide reveals the best of Connecticut attractions, restaurants, and lodging. Hunters, anglers, canoeists, and campers will enjoy a trips through Maine, which also includes plenty of spots to taste one of the famous lobsters, watch for whales, and even explore a 1-square-mile island. Massachusetts abounds with mountain views and college towns, colonial history and family-friendly beaches. If your trip allows, spend some time in one of the Cape Cod towns described by Mobil Travel Guide. Though small in size, New Hampshire is big on appeal. A variety of landscapes offer a range of recreational opportunities including boating, hiking, camping, and skiing. Even smaller is Rhode Island. In fact, it's the smallest state in the nation, but Mobil Travel Guide reveals all of the reasons to make a trip there, including quaint coastal towns, Newport's magnificent mansions, and the historic homes of Providence. In Vermont, follow Mobil Travel Guide's "Best of Vermont" trip suggestion, taking you from Waterbury's Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory to The Ethan Allen Homestead to Shelburne Farms and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company.The Regional Travel Planner: New England also includes a chapter on the Acadia Byway.

The Regional Travel Planner: New England covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It also includes Side Trips to New York City; Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Queens, NY; Staten Island, NY; and Montreal, QC.

The Mobil Travel Guide Regional Travel Planner series (17 titles) gives you a driver's-eye view of trips throughout the United States and Canada. Pick up essential facts, fun trivia, must-do events, and driving details in the introduction to each state or province, then flip through the book to find annually updated attractions, hotels, and restaurants that fit your itinerary and your budget. Organized alphabetically by state/province, or by city when applicable, the guides make it easy to find just what you need.

The Mobil Travel Guide Regional Travel Planner New England highlights the history scenery entertainment and attractions of some of Americas first states including ratings for restaurants and lodgings of every type

Since its founding, Mobil Travel Guide publications have provided travelers with recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and places to visit based on an objective inspection process and the Mobil One- to Five-Star rating system - one of the oldest and most respected programs in North America. The Mobil Corporation (known as ExxonMobil Corporation since a 1999 merger) began producing the Mobil Travel Guide books in 1958 and ever since has served as a trusted advocate for travelers

Regional Travel Planner: New England (1) Maps and Mileage Chart (2) Welcome (3) A Word to Our Readers (4) How to Use This Book (5) Understanding the Symbols (6) Making the Most of Your Trip (7) Important Toll-Free Numbers and Online Information (8) Four- and Five-Star Establishments in the Southern Great Lakes (9) America's Byways™ Series (10) Connecticut (11) Side Trips: New York, NY (12) Side Trips: Bronx, NY (13) Side Trips: Brooklyn, NY (14) Side Trips: Queens, NY (15) Side Trips: Staten Island, NY (16) Maine (17) Massachusetts (18) New Hampshire (19) Rhode Island (20) Vermont (21) Side Trips: Montreal (22) Index