NEW ENGLAND’S
most charming inns
NIKON ECOBINS:
If you’re going to plod around
in eye-popping wonderlands,
you’ll want to leave a small
footprint—and that applies to
the gear you carry. Nikon produces these binoculars with
an eye toward ecofriendliness,
using neither lead nor arsenic
in the lenses and prisms, which
come wrapped in a nonchlo-ride rubber casing. The carrying case and strap are made
from biodegradable material,
and even the packaging—what
little is used—is made from
85 percent postconsumer
waste. Thank goodness Ecobins
comes colored in green. Anything else would be embarrassing. $169; nikonecobins.com
Super saver
mid-week packages
800.427.9444
You’ll love our central
locations and complimentary
amenities including European
continental breakfast, wireless
internet, on-site parking and
daily New York Times.
Harborside Inn
Christie’s Landing, Newport, RI
Jailhouse Inn
VHOLDR CONTOURHD 1080P: You don’t have to be an
extreme sports athlete to take full advantage of this 4.3-ounce wearable camera. In fact, with its 1080p full-high-definition capabilities, the
ContourHD is equally suitable for couch potatoes. The camera can be
mounted almost anywhere (helmets, goggles, handlebars, dashboards,
etc.); packs an anodized aluminum body that resists water, dirt, dust and
mud; captures 135 degrees of imagery as well as full audio; and comes
with easy-to-use editing software. But to top it all off, the camera packs
not one but two lasers to help you line up those killer shots. Dr. Evil
would approve. $329; vholdr.com
Pequot Hotel
19 Pequot Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA
atlanticstars.com
