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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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Five Massachusetts Breweries Worth a Summer Road Trip

Is New England becoming the Burgundy of beer? Here are five breweries worth a summer road trip.

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Six Dreamy Lake Houses to Rent This Summer

1. A Quiet Cottage on Chase Pond Wilmot Flat, N.H. 2 bedrooms in a private home, accommodates 5 guests, $150 per night If your goal is to truly get away […]

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Travel Deal: Bike or Hike on Prince Edward Island

Life’s too short to stay put. Explore New England and beyond with our weekly travel deal highlights. Storybook Cycling & Hiking Package Where: Fairways Cottages, 7420 Route 13, […]

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Maine’s Premier Glamping Destination Is Rolling Out “Camp Carriages” and “Hideaway Huts”

Remember those really pretty glamping tents that opened last year? The ones in Maine dreamed up by interior designers? Well, the folks at Sandy Pines Campground in […]

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Amtrak Is Having an Extremely Tempting Flash Sale

If you’ve been pondering taking a trip this summer, ponder no more. Amtrak is having a three-day flash sale, and its extremely tempting deals on […]

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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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Travel Deal: A May Trip to Maine

Life’s too short to stay put. Explore New England and beyond with our weekly travel deal highlights. May Getaway Package Where: Whitehall, 52 High St., Camden, Maine When: Available […]

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Travel Deal: A Flower-Filled Mother’s Day at Hotel Commonwealth

Life’s too short to stay put. Explore New England and beyond with our weekly travel deal highlights. Bright Blooms Mother’s Day Package Where: Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., […]

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Travel Deal: A Picnic Staycation in Cambridge

Life’s too short to stay put. Explore New England and beyond with our weekly travel deal highlights. Kimpton Marlowe Picnic Basket for Two Where: Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, 25 […]

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Raffles Luxury Hotels to Open First North American Property in Back Bay

If you’re looking to take a vacation—or a staycation—in Back Bay, you’ll soon have another high-end hotel option to consider. Raffles Hotels & Resorts plans […]