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Across Massachusetts, intrepid winter outdoor enthusiasts are revving up their snowmobiles and breaking trails in fresh powder.

NEWPORT, R.I. – Sweeping, ornate lawns cut by graceful driveways leading to architecturally impressive porticos attached to massive mansions. Welcome to storied Newport, Rhode Island. But this coastal city is more than just a former summer playground for the rich and famous. Newport is filled with culture, great restaurants, and on-the-water enjoyment.

Share By Sandi Barrett Posted on July 05, 2024 “Paris is always a good idea,” Audrey Hepburn declared in the movie Sabrina . Her words come to mind every time I consider a trip to France.

REGION – Lazy summer days beckon us to pack the car and explore. New England offers a broad spectrum of road trip opportunities and coastal Maine’s shoreline is a perennial favorite. Breathtaking scenery, amazing seafood, quaint shops, and historic homes add interest and variety to your US Route 1 adventure.

REGION – The craft beer explosion is taking over the bar scene across the country. Warehouse breweries, summer beer gardens, and satellite brewpubs are popping up everywhere in central Massachusetts. Exploring unique craft beers in your own backyard has never been easier.

REGION – It is fall and time to plan a local farm stand visit. Pack up the mini-van and pick fat pumpkins, bounce along on tractor-pulled hayrides, and savor iconic spiced apple cider doughnuts. It is the perfect way to spend an afternoon hanging out with your grandkids. Orchards are open seasonally and hours vary. Check their websites before heading out on your autumn adventure.

BOSTON – Imagine exploring the world without ever having to drive further than Boston Harbor. The Flynn Cruiseport Boston, formerly known as Black Falcon Pier, offers docking for small ocean ships that will take you on an exciting adventure. You board your beautiful cruise ship, unpack once, and sail away in your personal floating hotel room. Your only worries are what excursions you will enjoy and which dining venue’s sumptuous cuisine you will explore.

Stunning panoramic vistas and copious wildlife are the showstopping hallmarks of Yellowstone National Park. The world's first National Park, established in 1872, Yellowstone is home to the iconic Old Faithful geyser and so much more.

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - The Christmas season begins so early commercially, it can be difficult sometimes to maintain the cheerful Across New England, there are beautiful examples celebrating the joy of Christmas and bringing the true meaning of the season back into our hearts.