All four of us flew into Boston, and we were able to arrive within 3 hours of each other. Lois and I were able to get RT tickets for $160, thus removing any doubt that it was the least expensive time/money vs. driving up route.

Rhode Island is the smallest state, and is only 37 miles wide and 48 miles long; however, it has over 400 miles of shoreline. And it has some of the biggest vacations “cottages” you can imagine. More of that later.