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Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/ Uncovering the Best of Connecticut and Beyond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:55:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://dailylifetravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-DLT-Ico-KM-2025-32x32.png Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/ 32 32 Things To Do In Old Saybrook, CT https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-in-old-saybrook-ct/ https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-in-old-saybrook-ct/#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:55:20 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=16131 Outdoor seating area with striped chairs and patio heaters overlooks a marina with boats and a lighthouse at sunset, sky showing orange and purple hues.

Outdoor seating area with striped chairs and patio heaters overlooks a marina with boats and a lighthouse at sunset, sky showing orange and purple hues.

Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is a charming coastal town that’s brimming with history, natural beauty, and unique attractions. Whether you’re...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-in-old-saybrook-ct/feed/ 0 Places To Go In New York That Aren’t NYC https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-go-in-new-york-that-arent-nyc/ https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-go-in-new-york-that-arent-nyc/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:45:53 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=27113 A large lake with gentle waves is in the foreground; a tree-lined shore with buildings and autumn foliage sits in front of rolling mountains under a cloudy sky.

A large lake with gentle waves is in the foreground; a tree-lined shore with buildings and autumn foliage sits in front of rolling mountains under a cloudy sky.

The state of New York has much more to offer than just New York City. From scenic mountains and...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-go-in-new-york-that-arent-nyc/feed/ 1 Spots I Would Add To The Connecticut Haunted History Trail https://dailylifetravels.com/spots-i-would-add-to-the-connecticut-haunted-history-trail/ https://dailylifetravels.com/spots-i-would-add-to-the-connecticut-haunted-history-trail/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:32:43 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=32001 A large, abandoned brick building with a central steeple stands behind overgrown grass and sand under a clear blue sky.

A large, abandoned brick building with a central steeple stands behind overgrown grass and sand under a clear blue sky.

Last week, the Connecticut Office of Tourism launched the Connecticut Haunted History Trail just in time for spooky season....]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/spots-i-would-add-to-the-connecticut-haunted-history-trail/feed/ 3 Lake Ontario Lighthouses in New York https://dailylifetravels.com/lake-ontario-lighthouses-in-new-york/ https://dailylifetravels.com/lake-ontario-lighthouses-in-new-york/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:08:10 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31938 A white lighthouse with a red roof stands on a concrete platform surrounded by water, with rocks and overcast sky in the background.

A white lighthouse with a red roof stands on a concrete platform surrounded by water, with rocks and overcast sky in the background.

I’d been wanting to see the lighthouses along Lake Ontario for quite some time, and this year was finally...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/lake-ontario-lighthouses-in-new-york/feed/ 0 Connecticut Launches Brand New Haunted History Trail https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-launches-brand-new-haunted-history-trail/ https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-launches-brand-new-haunted-history-trail/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:29:50 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31791 A two-story, dark wooden colonial house with diamond-paned windows, a central chimney, and trees partially shading the front façade.

A two-story, dark wooden colonial house with diamond-paned windows, a central chimney, and trees partially shading the front façade.

The Connecticut Office of Tourism launched the new Connecticut Haunted History Trail yesterday. I was lucky enough to be...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-launches-brand-new-haunted-history-trail/feed/ 2 Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals at Three Belles Marina https://dailylifetravels.com/kayak-and-paddleboard-rentals-at-three-belles-marina/ https://dailylifetravels.com/kayak-and-paddleboard-rentals-at-three-belles-marina/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:39:56 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31640 A marina building labeled “Three Belles Marina” stands by the water, with boats docked nearby and a gazebo, flags, and trees in the background.

A marina building labeled “Three Belles Marina” stands by the water, with boats docked nearby and a gazebo, flags, and trees in the background.

If you’re looking to enjoy a day out on the water in Niantic, look no further than Three Belles...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/kayak-and-paddleboard-rentals-at-three-belles-marina/feed/ 0 Cities in New England That Are Worth A Visit https://dailylifetravels.com/new-england-cities/ https://dailylifetravels.com/new-england-cities/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:19:56 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31560 A tall, red-brick and stone building with a pointed roof stands at the end of a walkway, flanked by historic stone buildings and leafless trees on a cloudy day.

A tall, red-brick and stone building with a pointed roof stands at the end of a walkway, flanked by historic stone buildings and leafless trees on a cloudy day.

When people think of New England, they’re usually thinking about cute small towns in the mountains or on the...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/new-england-cities/feed/ 0 Things To Do and Places To Eat In Windham, Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/windham-ct/ https://dailylifetravels.com/windham-ct/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:54:13 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31575 A small waterfall flows over a low dam in a river, surrounded by green trees and a stone building on the right under a partly cloudy sky.

A small waterfall flows over a low dam in a river, surrounded by green trees and a stone building on the right under a partly cloudy sky.

If you’re looking for a laid back, historic spot to visit in Connecticut, Windham needs to be on your...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/windham-ct/feed/ 2 Uncovering New London Walking Tours in Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/uncovering-new-london-walking-tours-in-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/uncovering-new-london-walking-tours-in-connecticut/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:19:21 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31470 Wooden ticket counter decorated with red, white, and blue star banners, historical posters, brochures, and balloons, inside a brightly lit visitor center.

Wooden ticket counter decorated with red, white, and blue star banners, historical posters, brochures, and balloons, inside a brightly lit visitor center.

A couple weeks ago, I went to the ribbon cutting for Uncovering New London. I found out about the...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/uncovering-new-london-walking-tours-in-connecticut/feed/ 1 Patchwork Exhibition at the Florence Griswold Museum https://dailylifetravels.com/patchwork-exhibition-at-the-florence-griswold-museum/ https://dailylifetravels.com/patchwork-exhibition-at-the-florence-griswold-museum/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:18:57 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=31327 Yellow two-story house with green shutters, white columns, and a gabled roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Yellow two-story house with green shutters, white columns, and a gabled roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.

This post is a paid partnership with the Connecticut Office of Tourism. All opinions expressed are my own. If...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/patchwork-exhibition-at-the-florence-griswold-museum/feed/ 0