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There’s no book on where to tie knot
In Rhode Island, a bride’s big day can mean big bucks, thanks in part to the state’s offering of nontraditional wedding sites that matches a trend of couples moving away from hotels and restaurants and into museums, mansions and vineyards. more
Blueways Alliance releases maps for R.I. paddle boaters
Rhode Island’s kayakers and canoers now have a crystal clear idea of what kind of waters they’re getting into. The Rhode Island Blueways Alliance, a nonprofit organization, released 20 detailed maps of paddle trails throughout the state on Monday. more
Going green puts hotels in black
When those behind development of Forty 1 North, a waterfront hotel in Newport that opened in 2011, decided to incorporate substantial sustainability efforts into its design, they figured they were a little behind the times. more
Hotels dispute ‘most expensive’ tag
They’re a touch steep, sure, but can Newport hotel rooms really be the most expensive in the nation? more
Want to meet a local chef? Go shopping …
Would you like to meet a chef? Would you like to encounter an accomplished chef who very likely owns his or her restaurant to talk food, cooking and life? more
8/27/12
Travel projections up for Labor Day despite rising gas prices
AAA Southern New England projects a 2.9 percent increase in Labor Day travel. The trade group estimates that 33 million U.S. residents will travel 50 miles or more from their home during the Labor Day holiday period between Thursday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Sept. 3. more
| 8/23/12
Report: Boston traffic 5th worst in U.S. on Labor Day weekend
Rhode Islanders planning to travel through Boston this holiday weekend might think about taking another route. INRIX, a provider of traffic information, predicts that Boston will claim the fifth spot for the worst cities for weekend road-trippers during the Labor Day weekend. more
| 8/28/12
Chains must think like locals to survive in R.I.
Our local restaurants are the envy of foodies nationwide. Tourism officials have been fielding calls on a daily basis from meeting planners and journalists who are coming to visit our state to scout out upcoming events. One of the initial requests from these out-of-towners is to dine out locally. Our reputation for culinary creativity is such that high on the list of attractions is the state’s restaurant scene. more
9/24/12
Creative team building hits the road
Since the world’s first company picnic, corporate outings have walked a fine line between boosting employee morale and sapping it – between fostering teamwork and inviting conflict. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12

Racing reaps profits in Newport
Among the positives during a busy summer in Newport, a corporate-outing windfall was realized as the City by the Sea played host to several major sailing events, including the America’s Cup World Series, tall ships and the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12

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