19 Apr, 2025

Mass. has one of the best cideries in America, according to USA Today readers

Food Some of the country’s best cider can be found in Salem. Far From the Tree Cider in Salem. Photo courtesy of Far From the Tree Cider Historic Salem, famous for its monthlong Halloween celebration, is pouring some of the best cider in the country, according to USA Today readers. This Southern city beat out […]

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Snag one-way flights to Europe from $99 during PLAY’s Halloween sale

Flights Travelers can get the deal through Nov. 3. A PLAY airlines aircraft. PLAY Travelers dreaming of shopping sprees at Christmas markets in Copenhagen and Amsterdam or post-holiday excursions in Paris or London can currently snag “scary low” prices during PLAY airline’s Halloween sale. JetBlue will launch flights from Boston to 2 international destinations in 2024 […]

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2 of the most charming boutique hotels in the U.S. are in Mass., according to Vogue

New England Travel Book your next charmed getaway. A room at Tourists in North Adams. Tourists Travelers seeking a charming getaway full of design and local history will find two of the nation’s best in the Berkshires and on Nantucket, according to Vogue. 2 of the world’s best hotels are in New England, according to […]

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2 New England destinations are ‘going all in’ on Halloween, according to Thrillist

New England Travel Salem is one of them, of course. Folks dressed up for a previous Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in Salem. Courtesy of Destination Salem If immersing yourself in all things Halloween this weekend is the goal, two New England destinations are a sure bet, according to Thrillist. Here’s your October day trip guide […]

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3 beautiful hikes on the North Shore

Travel Explore these three hikes recommended by Mass Audobon. The Rockery Trail at Mass Audobon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary The North Shore is an excellent place for hiking due to its variety of habitats, said Carole McCauley, regional director of Mass Audobon North Shore. “There’s traditional New England forest land,” […]

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JetBlue will launch flights from Boston to 2 international destinations in 2024

Flights The new flights begin in March and April. A JetBlue plane took off from Logan International Airport in March. David L. Ryan / Globe staff JetBlue is ramping up transatlantic service in 2024, with Boston playing a role in the airline’s expansion overseas. American Airlines adding flights to Hyannis, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard in […]

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This Southern city beat out Salem as the spookiest city in the U.S.

National News It’s “often named the most haunted city in America,” according to Viator. People walk across Bourbon Street on Sept. 4, 2021, in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Associated Press The historic city of Salem, world-renowned for its monthlong celebration of Halloween and the birthplace of the Salem Witch Trials, is not […]

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One of America’s best Christmas cities is in New England, according to Time Out

New England Travel Travelers can tour mansions full of gorgeously decorated trees. Christmas at the The Breakers in Newport, R.I. The Preservation Society of Newport County Christmas cities are filled with wonder and magic, and one of the best in the U.S. is in Rhode Island, according to Time Out. Visit these 12 Halloween towns […]

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Your perfect fall weekend on the South Shore

New England Travel From colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. A family walks through a pumpkin patch with a wagon. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Those looking for weekend fun this fall season have plenty of options on the South Shore, from colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. Ahead, get ideas […]

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