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If you want to see New England as you imagine, go to Vermont.

In its November-December 2009 issue, National Geographic Traveler renewed Vermont’s top tier position as the most highly ranked destination in the United States. The publication also updated its Destinations Scorecard, which rates 133 of the world’s best and unspoiled and well-known destinations. Vermont outranked all but five of the listed 133 world destinations.

In commenting on Vermont’s high score, the National Geographic Traveler noted, “More than any American state, Vermont has worked to preserve those qualities that make it unique,” such as scenic countryside, lively small towns, historic streetscapes, local businesses. A tourist magnet in summer, it nonetheless “never seems overrun by visitors.”

The report concludes with, “If you want to see New England as you imagine, go to Vermont.”

You are invited to accept that challenge with a membership in The 251 Club of Vermont. Your membership entitles you to use the interactive Membership Profile feature of this web site to track your progress, organize your travel notes and photographs, and to share your experiences with other club members.

Sandy Levesque
Director-Secretary