Travel

Nantucket Scrimshaw Collection | Memory Etched in Tooth and Bone

From the mighty whale came a delicate art: Nantucket scrimshaw. Crafted by sailors on long and lonely voyages to distant waters, today these items are an indelible link to the island’s maritime heritage. It takes only a few moments on Nantucket to notice that the original “whaling capital of the world” isn’t abandoning its title […]

Massachusetts

Beautiful Solitude

This picture was taken in Early Spring at the West End Creamery in Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Block Island Day Trip | Photos

Rhode Island’s Block Island is a summer paradise, with pristine beaches, extensive conservation trails, and breathtaking coastal views. Here, photographer Nat Rea captures the spirit and beauty of the ideal Block Island day trip in summer.

Massachusetts

Supermoon Painting

Here’s an image of the Boston Light lighthouse with a supermoon interpretation and a painterly finish.

Massachusetts

Martha’s Vineyard Daytrip | Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Our perfect Martha’s Vineyard daytrip starts with a carousel and lighthouse, and ends with lobster rolls and the quintessential island sunset. But that’s not all…read on to learn our picks for the perfect summer day on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. If only the day were endless … MORNING: Your journey begins on a boat. Catch the 9:30 a.m. Steamship […]

New Hampshire

Best Lodging in New Hampshire | 2013 Editors’ Choice Awards

Looking to rest your head in the Granite State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in New Hampshire for 2013. BEST KNIT-INN THE WAKEFIELD INN, Wakefield Gather up your knitting or quilting circle for two (or three) nights’ lodging, meals, a trip to local yarn shops, and a bottomless […]

New England

Greatest New England Lakes

A day by a lake brings the ultimate in summer pleasure. Here are one noted travel writer’s picks of the greatest New England lakes, each spectacular in its own special way.

Connecticut

“The Estate”

I took this during a visit to Crane Estates in Ipswich, MA

Massachusetts

Gateway to Boston

Picture of the Leonard Zakim bridge at night.

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