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5 things to do when visiting Scituate
New England Travel Visit a lighthouse, hit the beach, eat fresh seafood, and more. Scituate Lighthouse. The quaint coastal town of Scituate, located halfway between Boston and Plymouth, is one of America’s oldest towns and has been designated the most Irish town in America. 5 things to do when visiting Salisbury But what makes the […]
What experts are saying about the 2023 fall foliage season in New England
New England Travel The Boston area has a better outlook this year, according to foliage expert Jim Salge. In this October 1998 file photo, a farmer chops corn in front of a hillside of color in Richmond, Vt. Toby Talbot / AP, File New England’s incredibly wet weather this year will impact the region’s iconic […]
The New York Times recommends these things to do in Burlington, Vermont
New England Travel The newspaper featured Burlington in its popular ’36 Hours’ series. Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont on Nov. 24, 2015. Jacob Hannah / The New York Times Travelers planning a Vermont getaway are in luck: The New York Times just highlighted the hot restaurants, shopping, and outdoor spaces worth patronizing in Burlington […]
One of Vermont’s most photographed foliage spots closing to tourists this fall
New England Travel Road closures in Pomfret, Vermont, are due to “an unprecedented surge in Instagram and TikTok-fueled tourist influencers.” Sleepy Hollow Farm in Pomfret, Vermont. Allison Richards / flickr A Vermont farm has become so popular on social media that it’s now off limits to tourists this fall. 15 New England destinations are among […]
15 New England destinations are among the best in the U.S. for fall foliage, according to Country Living
Travel Two are in Massachusetts. View of Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, from Stowe. Stephen Goodhue / VermontVacation.com New England’s foliage is world renowned, so we’re not surprised that more than a dozen regional destinations were named among the top places for leaf peeping nationwide by Country Living. 30 things to do in […]
These are the best and worst times to drive during Labor Day weekend
Travel For those driving, it’s best to hit the road early in the morning or in the evening. A previous traffic jam on Route 93 South in Boston. Charles Krupa More than half of all Americans will travel this Labor Day weekend, according to The Vacationer. PLAY is offering a Labor Day deal on international […]
Airlines tried to stop fake service animals. It kept blind people off flights.
National News Eva guides Elizabeth Schoen along a trail at Gravelly Point Park. Craig Hudson/The Washington Post By Amanda Morris, Washington Post August 29, 2023 | 9:35 AM Elizabeth Schoen’s guide dog, Eva, is trained to help her navigate crowded, chaotic environments such as airports. The black Labrador knows how to find elevators, follow crowds […]
2 of the best hotel bars in America are in Boston, according to USA Today readers
Travel One has an 83-foot-long copper-topped bar. The Fed at The Langham in Boston. The Fed Travelers can raise a glass at some of the best hotel bars in America during their next Boston stay. 50 things to do this summer across Massachusetts USA Today released a list of the 10 best hotel bars in […]
PLAY is offering a Labor Day deal on international flights for a limited time
Flights Travelers can book a deal between Aug. 30 and Sept. 4. A PLAY airlines aircraft. PLAY Low-cost airline PLAY is launching a deal to celebrate the unofficial end of summer, with discounted flights to Iceland and other European destinations. An all-business class airline will launch flights between Boston and Bermuda During the airline’s Labor […]
An all-business class airline will launch flights between Boston and Bermuda
Flights Boston service begins on August 31. A BermudAir plane. BermudAir Bostonians dreaming of a Bermuda escape can soon fly the all-business class BermudAir, which launched Thursday with nonstop routes to Boston, Florida, and New York. Azores Airlines to launch nonstop flights between Boston and Portugal in 2024 BermudAir, billed as “Bermuda’s boutique airline,” will […]