Moira McCarthy

True confession: I thought playing the Furnace Creek Golf Course in hot, dry and sometimes dangerous Death Valley, California was going to be worth it simply for the fluke of it.

It's a crisp September Monday on the grounds of the Rye Tavern (517 Old Sandwich Rd.) in Plymouth, and a lively one.

Loading your audio article Not that we're wishing the autumn away; who doesn't love the lower humidity, cooler nights and color-drenched days?

October – and onward from there – is a great time to fall for golf. With courses somewhat less busy and rounds definitely more affordable, Fall is a great time to get out and swing away.

It's a crisp Autumn Tuesday and I'm at TPC Boston about to hit the links. Beside me is Wyndham Clark, 2023 US Open Champ, current PGA sixth-ranked player and one of the most captivating stars of the Netflix series “Full Swing.”

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From time to time, I share some of my travel tips. Here's hoping they help you on whatever adventure awaits you.

From shopping for your holiday meal in a quintessential New England way all the way to sending off the holiday with a winter event, here are some ways to make your Thanksgiving joy last.

Holiday markets have long held my interest and imagination. I've made it to a few – Union Station's in Washington, DC stands out as fantastic.

A confession: I secretly take credit for Small Business Saturday. I've been dedicated to getting as many holiday gifts as I can at locally owned shops for more than 20 years.