Noelle Newell

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Elegant European stays and delights

1 month ago | meer.com | Noelle Newell

A walk through a covered patio led me to reception, where I was welcomed and given a tour of the hotel, which concluded with my suite named after the French playwright Marivaux. Upon entering the suite, I was dazzled by the bouquets of Mimosas and pink Ranunculus, both creations of the floral designer Aude Essner, and a plate of four Pierre Hermé macarons was waiting for me.
A delightful séjour in Montreal

Jan 8, 2025 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

On our drive as we reached the Vermont border, it was as if someone had flipped the light switch from rain to snow. Vermont was a winter wonderland. The trees were snow-coated and resembled white coral. Fortunately, as forecasted, it switched back to rain as we neared Burlington, and the balance of our drive was uneventful. We decided to celebrate my birthday in Montreal.
Ulrika Bengtsson

Nov 8, 2024 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

The waving flags of the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark outside of Scandinavian House (The Nordic Center in America) and their attractive window display showcasing Nordic finds enticed me to go inside and discover their boutique and Björk Cafe & Bistro. I was looking for a refuge for lunch in close proximity but away from Grand Central and one that allows me to explore other cultures through their culinary arts.
Exploring Boston’s art, history, and flavors

Sep 8, 2024 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

We headed to Cambridge and Boston on a hot and summery day. It is a close escape from home, a drive shy of two and a half hours. We stayed on the Cambridge side of the Charles River and enjoyed traversing back and forth by foot over the Harvard Bridge into Boston, and on our way we admired the sailboats and rowers along the river. I am drawn to Boston’s distinctive look of red brick buildings and sidewalks and one of the most photographed streets in Boston—Acorn Street in Beacon Hill.
Florida beyond the beach

Jul 8, 2024 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

When we think about Florida, we often picture the Keys, lush beaches, mangroves and Miami night life. Here, we offer some insight regarding activities and places to visit in the Sunshine State. Straight from Palm Beach International Airport, we headed to The Norton Museum of Art. The renowned architect Lord Norman Foster, founder and executive chairman of Foster and Partners reimagined the museum's expansion and completed it in 2019.
The charmed life in Greenwich, Connecticut

May 8, 2024 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

On a rainy wintery day, we embarked on an artful one. I started my day with a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with a drizzle of Connecticut maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a side mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It was a multi-sensory experience. The colors of the berries, the warmth of the hot oats in my mouth and wafts of cinnamon all delighted me. I get ready for my Saturday mornings tuned in to Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, the radio news quiz show on my local NPR station WSHU.
Resplendence in Brussels and Paris

Mar 8, 2024 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

We arrived in Brussels on Christmas Eve, and our first stop was the marché at Flagey, where we celebrated our reunion with our son, whom we had not seen since August, with champagne and a plate of oysters. While in Belgium, we enjoyed taking in the festive atmosphere of the Christmas markets, meeting up with friends, and making new ones.
Art and glassmaking in Beacon, New York

Jan 9, 2024 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

On a scenic drive about seventy-five minutes from Connecticut’s Gold Coast, I wiggled my way through the local backroads of New Canaan and tiny towns of Westchester County to Beacon, New York, in Dutchess County, by way of route 684 and 84. Beacon sits along the banks of the Hudson River and is surrounded by the Hudson Highlands. Mount Beacon has the highest peak in the Hudson Highlands and is a popular destination.
Delectable flavors in Grand Central Terminal, New York

Nov 8, 2023 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

We tend to see train stations as transient spaces, yet Grand Central Terminal is a destination in itself. When I moved from the palm-less island of Manhattan to Connecticut over two decades ago, we were looking for larger digs. I realized that many spend forty-five minutes or more taking the subway to work within Manhattan or from one of the Burroughs, and taking a commuter train on the New Haven line seemed more comfortable to me.
Some of the best things to do in Brussels

Sep 11, 2023 | meer.com | Noelle Newell

Over thirteen months, I traveled four times to Brussels. First, I got my bearings, and then I took in some of the expected attractions, Grand Place, Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Jeanneke and her brother Manneken Pis, and Atomium. Then as I delve deeper beyond the obvious I get familiar with a neighborhood or two. I want to claim a little piece of a city as if it was mine. I want to feel like a local, if only for a borrowed fleeting moment.