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Apple Picking, Grown-Up Edition: New England Orchards Worth the Drive
My guide to grown-up apple picking in New England: seven orchards with cideries, wine tastings and good food, from Ipswich and Harvard to Vermont.
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Nantucket After the Crowds: An Autumn Guide
A guide to Nantucket in the fall: cranberry season, the best year-round hotels, what stays open, fall events and why to book the Christmas Stroll now.
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The Off-Season Cape: Why October Is the Best Month on Cape Cod
Why Cape Cod in October is the best month of the year: quiet beaches, Wellfleet OysterFest, where to stay, what’s open and a simple fall weekend plan.
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Where to Stay for Head of the Charles Weekend 2026
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The Best Fall Weekend Escapes from Boston for 2026
My ranked list of the best fall weekend escapes from Boston for 2026, all within three hours: the Berkshires, Newport, the Maine coast, Cape Ann and more.
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Boston Through Old Maps: A Historic Boston Walking Tour Inspired by My Book
A fall historic Boston walking tour inspired by my book, Historic Maps of Boston, from Long Wharf to Beacon Hill and the Back Bay on land Boston made.
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Peak Foliage, Done Properly: A New England Foliage Itinerary for 2026
My 2026 New England foliage itinerary follows peak color south over four days, from the White Mountains to Connecticut, with a lovely inn at each stop.
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: My Picks vs. Condé Nast Traveler’s List
The Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 are out. What stood out to me, how my favorite hotels in London, Paris, Italy and New England compare and what I’d add.
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Why Stowe Is Having a Snow Moment This Winter—and Why Spruce Peak Is the Place to Stay
This winter, Stowe is reminding everyone why it remains one of the most coveted cold-weather escapes in the Northeast. According to Stowe’s Snow Report, the area has already recorded 109 inches of snowfall as of December 17, placing it among the snowiest destinations on the East Coast this season. For skiers and snowboarders chasing reliable…
