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A Mass. ski area was the first to open in the U.S. this season
Skiing Guests skied during a fall festival on October 22. A small Massachusetts ski area surprised the skiing world this season by opening first in the country, beating out ski resorts in Colorado. Black Mountain will open this winter after all Skiers were carving turns on a small strip of man-made snow serviced by a […]
4 of the most ‘magical’ Christmas towns in the U.S. are in New England, according to Country Living
Travel These destinations are full of holiday spirit. Main Street at Christmas in Stockbridge. Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce Looking to fill your holiday season with magic? It’s a sure bet at four destinations across New England, according to Country Living. 4 of America’s best Christmas towns are in New England, according to Travel + Leisure […]
Southwest is offering one-way flights from Boston for as low as $79
Flights The sale, which includes holiday travel, ends Nov. 2. A Southwest Airlines jetliner approaches Denver International Airport on Friday, May 26, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski / AP, File Looking to travel by air over the holidays? Southwest just launched a Halloween sale that includes holiday travel. Snag one-way flights to Europe from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]