Category Archives: Providence

Grocery and Drug Stores

Posted on January 25, 2013 by elainepaul

If you like to have a supply of snacks for busy conference days, there are a number of small grocery stores and delis in the neighborhood of the Biltmore Hotel (I’m told the rooms do not have mini fridges, so … Continue reading →

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Explore Providence: Benefit Street

Posted on January 23, 2013 by elainepaul

To soak in some local history in Providence, be sure to plan a visit to Benefit Street — the famous “Mile of History.” Nestled between downtown to the west and Brown University to the east, here you will find an … Continue reading →

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Three R.I. restaurants make OpenTable’s ‘Top 100’ list

Posted on December 12, 2012 by John

An article over at Providence Business News today announced that three restaurants in Rhode Island, Bouchard Restaurant and Inn, Castle Hill Inn and Gracie’s, were listed in OpenTable’s Top 100 list: Three R.I. restaurants make OpenTable’s ‘Top 100’ list

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JetBlue kicks off service at T.F. Green

Posted on November 29, 2012 by John

JetBlue Airways Corp. will provide twice-daily nonstop service to Orlando International Airport and one daily flight to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport beginning Thursday, Nov. 29. JetBlue kicks off service at T.F. Green JetBlue adds service to T.F. Green

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Travel Awards – extended deadline

Posted on November 26, 2012 by John

Dear colleagues, This is to announce that the deadline for this year’s VRA travel awards has been extended until Monday December 3, 10am EST. We look forward to receiving applications from amongst the well-deserving VRA membership! Full details are once … Continue reading →

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Providence’s South Main Street features slower paced shopping

Posted on November 19, 2012 by John

Need a custom-made suit while in Providence? Maybe some cultured pearls or wine & cigars? Here’s a recent Boston Globe article that can help: Providence’s South Main Street features slower paced shopping

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Boston’s Best Airport Bars

Posted on November 16, 2012 by John

In case you have time to kill in either TF Green International Airport or Logan International, here’s a recent article from CBS Boston: Boston’s Best Airport Bars Cheers!

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Providence is Back

Posted on November 1, 2012 by John
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Providence Preview

Posted on October 4, 2012 by John

The following is a presentation which was given at the Albuquerque conference, April 2012: VRA 2012 Providence, Rhode Island Preview from Visual Resources Association

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