Around the Block and Beyond
Monday, May 22, 2017 11:00 AM by Susan Lena
Thirty years ago I fell in love with a small island off the Rhode Island coast called Block Island.
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Author: Susan Lena
Spending 30 plus years vacationing on Block Island, RI has made Susan Lena a specialist in planning customized vacations on the island. In addition to booking accommodations, transportation and reservations, she has several walking tours on Block Island focusing on the history, geography and uniqueness of this special place.
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