Tag Archives: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Genealogy Resources

The state of Rhode Island has several nicknames. One is “the Ocean State”. Are you searching for more information about your ancestors who once lived in the state of Rhode Island? If so, then check out the many Rhode Island genealogy resources that I’ve included in this blog. They are good starting points. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their Rhode Island collections of records. To access most of these records, you will need an Ancestry.com membership. Sometimes, a collection will be offered for free. Return to their page often. Ancestry.com does a good … Continue reading →

Minnesota, Delaware, and Rhode Island Gain Approval

The Department of Health and Human Services has granted conditional approval to three more health insurance exchanges. Those states are Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Delaware. This brings the grand total of health insurance exchanges that have been approved to 12. As you may be aware of by now, the Affordable Care Act requires every state to have a functioning health insurance exchange by January 1, 2014. Individuals and small businesses will use the exchanges in order to find affordable health insurance coverage. There were three options that a state could choose for its health insurance exchange. One option is a … Continue reading →

People Begin Boycotting BP

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The anger about the BP Gulf oil spill and the amount of time it has taken to come up with a solution to stop the gushing oil as well as clean up what has already been released is mounting. There are Boycott BP groups on Facebook (one has almost 500,000 fans) as well as a picture, which I suspect has been tampered with, of a BP pump sign that says not to leave the pump unattended because you are responsible for spills. Has anyone ever seen that sign at a real gas pump? Still, it shows that people are angry … Continue reading →

Even More Ways to Save Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Let’s see… take the family to Wally World for the seventh summer in a row or tour a haunted town and hunt down Bigfoot… what would you rather do on your next vacation? If you chose the latter then you are in luck. Travel destinations that spotlight oddities such as ghosts and other urban legends are trying to attract cash strapped visitors by offering terrific package deals. Each of the following packages includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Travel—-Everyone Loves a Parade

Can you really have an Independence Day celebration without a parade? Fourth of July parades are a part of the American tradition and on our country’s 232nd birthday you can view big bands, floats and flag waving veterans from coast to coast. If you are traveling out of town this holiday weekend check out the following list to see if a parade will be marching through your vacation destination: WASHINGTON, D.C.–America’s Independence Day Parade Considered the granddaddy of all Independence Day parades, this massive marching spectacle draws tens of thousands to sidewalk perches each year. The annual parade in our … Continue reading →

More Reasons to Visit Rhode Island and New York

RHODE ISLAND If you are looking for a way to light up your life then look no further than Providence, Rhode Island. This summer Providence’s WaterFire will once again set the city’s rivers aglow with massive bonfires. Event organizers say this year there will be 11 full bonfire lightings (with the possibility that two more will be added) and four partial lightings for the free arts event. That’s the good news. The bad news is that due to sponsorship cutbacks the live jazz concerts that are a huge part of WaterFire will only be offered three nights during the popular … Continue reading →

Celebrate the Holidays in Rhode Island

Now that you know where to stay in Newport, Rhode Island during the winter months let’s discuss what types of family friendly activities are available for you to participate in when you get there. First, eliminate the misconception that the beach capital is a summer-only hot spot. Around the holidays the area is hopping with events such as the Christmas in Newport festival. The public party runs throughout December and showcases special events like concerts, caroling, and historic lantern tours nearly every day. If you are traveling to the city specifically for the festival you should know that there are … Continue reading →

Affordable Winter Escapes-—Rhode Island

It’s not Iceland or Sweden, but there are still some great travel deals to be had in Newport, Rhode Island this winter. However, unlike Reykjavik where the seasonal activities are centered around outdoor plazas, Newport has offerings that are more my speed… slow and indoors. The city’s luxe mansions are dressed up for the holidays (inside and out) and Victorian inns that were once home to Newport’s elite now host guests from around the world. And the best part… during the off season (November-March) the rooms are surprisingly affordable. If you are looking for a travel deal check out the … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Rhode Island & New York

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We’ve paid a call on Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Maine, now our journey down the Eastern seaboard exploring marriage laws brings us to the small, but lovely state of Rhode Island and the impressive and vast New York. Rhode Island There is no residency requirement for couples seeking to get married in Rhode Island. Both parties must show their birth certificates and provide their social security numbers when they apply for a license. If you are a resident of Rhode Island, you should apply for your marriage license in the town where one or both of you reside. As … Continue reading →

An EAST Coast Island

It’s true; I have spent many a blog sharing my travel adventures in the Hawaiian Islands (what can I say I am a sucker for tropical breezes, cobalt blue waters and powder soft sand). But, today I plan to share with you my adventures on a different island far away from those pearls floating in the Pacific. It’s still a place you can escape to from the mainland—only the tropical libations don’t flow quite the same. I’m referring to Block Island located 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island–it has its own unique attributes—-ones that will likely inspire you … Continue reading →