New England Getaways

Living in New England means options for local getaways are bountiful. Plan a getaway near Boston that includes food, wine, and delicious dining, a weekend hitting the golf courses, or a getaway filled with outdoor activities and adventures. New England has it all. If it’s sun and sand you are seeking, hit one of the many beaches in the area. So no matter the weather or season, living in Boston means living near some of the top travel destinations in the country, so plan a getaway now and start exploring New England.

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Boston Traveler: The Kennebunks, Maine

Glamping, live music, and next-level seafood: This is summer in the Kennebunks.

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Boston Traveler: Rome, Italy

Come for the pasta, stay for the bellezza in Rome, Italy.

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Boston Traveler: Newport, Rhode Island

Take a step back in time with sunset sails, champagne, and maybe even a polo match.

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Escape to the Islands

Avoiding Nantucket and the Vineyard because they’ve gotten too stuffy and overcrowded? Think again. We’ve found plenty of ways to have a classic, low-key summer on Boston’s favorite islands.

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Nantucket: Out of Town

SWIM Madaket Beach At around 7 p.m. in June, something magical happens in Madaket, 7 miles west of downtown. As the sun worshipers make their […]

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Martha’s Vineyard: Down-Island

SWIM Great Pond Beach It’s generally accepted that the only way to avoid the throngs on the Vineyard’s few public beaches is to get your […]

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Martha’s Vineyard: Up-Island

SWIM Lucy Vincent Beach With its one-of-a-kind rock formations and, ahem, clothing-optional section, Lucy Vincent is such a locals’ spot that it was named for […]

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The Fairest Isles of Them All

Block Island, Rhode Island HOW TO GET THERE | Ferry service runs from Narragansett, Newport, and Fall River. THE VIBE | Blissfully chilled out (it’s […]

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Nantucket: In-Town

SWIM Steps Beach Perched high on the cliffs at the edge of town, this secluded spot is known for its exclusivity, having served as a […]

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Weekender: New Orleans

In the Big Easy, the bon temps are never far away.

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Boston Traveler: Bermuda

The 2017 America’s Cup brought a wave of development to balmy Bermuda—and even more options for an idyllic island getaway.

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Boston Traveler: Our Travel Guide to Savannah, Georgia

Head to the Hostess City for art, history, and southern hospitality.

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Our Travel Guide to a Weekend in Montreal

A feast for the senses awaits in the City of a Hundred Steeples.

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Boston Traveler: Our Travel Guide to Miami, Florida

With a sizzling art scene and some of the world’s best chefs, Miami brings the heat.

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Boston Traveler: Cold-Weather Escapes

Our favorite thing about winter? Skiing, sweaters, and no damn mosquitoes. From the peaks of Vermont to the slopes of Switzerland, embracing the cold has never been cooler.