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Sunshine Sale

Sunshine Sale

During the spring season, the Caribbean hosts an array of cheaper flights and resorts desperate to fill up their many rooms after the peak winter season.
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Tea by the Sea
A wonderfully unique reason to visit the seaside town of Newport, R.I., is to attend the Tea by the Sea Ceramic Exhibition running now through April...
the ski guru
Mancuso to the extreme
In case you missed it, Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso competed in the Nissan Xtreme competition in Verbier, Switzerland last weekend, taking third place. That's pretty...
Boston navigation apps

Boston navigation apps

Here are some of the best apps to use in the city, whether it's figuring out how to get around or finding things to do.
Maple sugaring guide

Maple sugaring guide

Nothing signifies the end of winter like a trip to an authentic sugar shack.
25 free things to do around New England

25 free things to do around New England

From Maine to Providence, 25 activities that won't hit you in the wallet.
Super-sized

Super-sized

Explore Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas, the largest, most ambitious cruise ship ever built.
Take 10

Take 10

From Buffalo wings to mountain biking spots, top 10 favorites from all around New England

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Wethersfield, Conn.

Wethersfield, Conn.

This quaint town has the largest historic district in the state, all of which makes the town a charming weekend destination for couples.

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A semester in Russia

A semester in Russia

For Nicola Rentschler, a junior at Wellesley College, the biggest challenge is navigating the country's antiquated health system.

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Viva less Vegas

Viva less Vegas

The whole idea behind CityCenter is that it is not your parents’ Vegas, feathered and sequined of yore.
All about the board

All about the board

Surfing is a year-round activity in Santa Cruz; at the many town beaches, surfers amble along the sidewalks in wet suits. Every other shop, it seems, sells surfing gear, even for those who don’t surf.

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Places to test a child's zest

Places to test a child's zest

With its rich history, New England gives children ample opportunity to step back in time, to explore the lives of famous people, places, and eras.
A charm in the harbor

A charm in the harbor

You could spend much of your life in greater Boston and never venture into this small town dangling off Eastie.
Two for the road

Two for the road

With $300 apiece and a one-night getaway to spend it on, which of our writers came up with the better script?

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Ten reasons why March is best

Ten reasons why March is best

Ironically, the skiing is finally fantastic when most families decide to stow the ski gear and haul out the bikes and baseballs. March is the best month for family skiing.
Stretching out in the Solang Valley

Stretching out in the Solang Valley

Solang is home to the only ski lift in the entire Kullu Valley region (though the area does sport a heli-skiing operation), and as we approached, the road became clogged with taxis full of Indian snow tourists.
Sloping forward

Sloping forward

New England ski areas report the big three measuring periods — Christmas holidays, Martin Luther King weekend, and President’s Day vacation week — either at or ahead of average.
New England's best àpres ski

New England's best àpres ski

At the epicenter of skiing culture is àpres ski, a wide range of opportunities to revel in the camaraderie at the end of a day on the hill. Here are 10 of the best in New England.
A skiing and riding life checklist

A skiing and riding life checklist

There’s plenty to keep skiers and snowboarders busy right in New England. Here are 20 things every local winter sports enthusiast should see or do.

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A practical shawl that keeps its place

A practical shawl that keeps its place

The Shoul (think “shoulder’’ and “shawl’’) has a special neckline that keeps it in place without the need to adjust it, tie it, or hold it closed.

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Historic Boston

Historic Boston

This historic walk is a relatively quick and easy way to visit a number of historic sites in the downtown area.