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It's otherworldly
Shooting Tolkien’s ‘Rings’ trilogy in Wellington, New Zealand was a capital idea for ‘Wellywood’ and its burgeoning film industry.
North stars
Each region of Massachusetts has its own highlights and attractions. Here are 10 North Shore gems to target during the summer months.
So many places for paddling
A canoe or kayak is a ticket to flat-water fun across northern New England's waterways. Here are ideas for various levels of paddlers.
Grandeur of the rapids
The 25-year waiting list for self-guided raft-trip permits through the Grand Canyon has changed. Now, a prospective rafter can procure a permit in a matter of months or years instead of decades
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Big Easy with a baby? Still easy
Yes, there are more wholesome family vacation spots and many limitations, but cheap airfare, good hotel deals, and tasty cuisine still beckon.
10 places away from everyday
Discover 10 kid-friendly destinations around New England that provide everything from enlightenment to exercise.
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Accidentally, with purpose
With all the classic elements, New Haven’s small-scale version of Little Italy holds its own.
The deal about York
Seaside and dense with activities, the Yorks have plenty to do in two days for under $200.
Bellissimo!
Amalfi, Italy makes for a great family vacation complete with hairpin curves and lemons, beaches and pizza.
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Go with the flow
Whether paddling or tasting pinot, Sakonnet, R.I. is in many ways a perfect sanctuary.
10 reasons to love South County
More a state of mind than an official Rhode Island county, here is a tour of 10 things to love about South County.
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Cold comfort: Cone or cup?
With 400 miles of coastline and an abundance of inland parks, Rhode Island has plenty of places for eating ice cream. Here are 10 hot spots for the cold treat.
A royal flush
Roaring sound and a dense mist announce Victoria Falls, which shuns viewers today as it did explorer David Livingstone in 1855.
Places for the kids with carousels to ride
When something new opens in Philadelphia, chances are it has a tie to history. That's the case with two family attractions welcoming visitors this summer.
The Boston Sports Trail
Get your sports fix along the Boston Sports Trail. Use our GPS tour to help make the most of it.
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Take 10 - A tank away
We offer 10 top-notch spots only a tank of gas away, or less, in the hope that they deliver adventure and escape in this summer of economic discontent.
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Marfa's solitary refinements
Marfa, lone and exposed in the wild, haunted southwest corner of Texas, is easy to fall in love with.
Wild and windswept
Great Sand Dunes is remarkable for its expanse of 30 square miles and for being jammed dramatically up against 13,000-foot mountains.
Make the most of the Vineyard
There's no arguing that Martha's Vineyard is beautiful the whole year round. But late spring is when the Vineyard truly comes to life.
Island images
For a first-time Nantucket visitor and his family, nostalgic idea and modern reality emerge through the fog as the pace slows.
Staycations in New England
Take a day trip, or make it a weekend. There's adventure to be had, and you don't have to go far to find it.
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Two days, $200 on Cape Cod
The outer Cape is a good place for two travelers to spend two days for under $200.
New on the Cape
There’s little doubt that familiarity breeds content on Cape Cod. But even here, change can be good. Here are 10 promising new options for summer visitors.
Big science, small pleasures
To understand Woods Hole, you have to think beyond the parking lots overflowing with ferry passengers bound for Martha's Vineyard.
A GPS tour of JFK's Boston
Forty-five years after his passing, memories of JFK still burn brightly. Take a tour of Kennedy's Boston with our latest GPS tour.
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67 reasons to love summer in N.E.
No need to venture far afield this summer — New England offers warm weather fun for everyone.
It's otherworldly
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Under smoky-blue cloud cover, they raise their ladders, and thrust their siege towers toward Helm’s Deep. From all sides, like a stream of mercury, hordes of orcs pour through the crumbled curtain wall.
In Kenya, wildlife thriving before your eyes
LEWA DOWNS, Kenya - Our welcoming party at the Lewa Airport included two Maasai tribesmen dressed in traditional red garb, a giraffe standing at the edge of the runway, and Toby Fenwick-Wilson, one of Africa’s most knowledgeable safari guides. Fenwick-Wilson piled us into the open-air Land Rover and we were off on our first game drive.
Athens makes Pericles proud
ATHENS New Acropolis Museum : The Acropolis is the most fabled site in the history of Western art. There on June 20, the Greek government opened with great fanfare the New Acropolis Museum. The three-tiered building is located less than 1,000 feet from the Parthenon and offers panoramic views of the Acropolis and the rest of Athens. Its 150,000 square ...
Like puddles after a rainfall, so many places for paddling
A canoe or kayak is a ticket to flat-water fun across northern New England’s ponds, lakes, and waterways. Surfaces range from smooth as glass to roiling white caps. Here are suggestions for various levels of paddlers.
A semester in Beijing
Marlene McManus’s path to China began on a spiritual note. After taking a class on Asian religions, the Clark University junior found herself drawn to classes in Chinese language, which eventually led to her spring semester at Beijing Institute of Education in a language immersion program. McManus detailed her trip more fully on her blog: marleneabroad.travellerspoint.com/.
Pack on your camera and laptop
Lowepro’s Fastpack 250 let me organize my gear for easy access on the go, whether I was navigating airports, ancient ruins, or tropical forests. The camera compartment on this day-sized backpack holds an SLR camera with a zoom lens, and has four adjustable slots for storing smaller lenses, a flash, a point-and-shoot camera, and other gear.
Brooklyn's Hotel Le Bleu fills a void, in a vibrant way
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - For a borough of 2.5 million people, Brooklyn has surprisingly few places to stay.
10 North Shore sights to target this summer
Massachusetts is rich in coastal terrain, where rocky coves and corners give way to settled land, much of it conserved as farms or forest. Each region has its own highlights and hidden attractions. Here are 10 North Shore sights to target these summer months.
An enchanting Quebec abbey
SAINT-BENOÎT-DU-LAC, Quebec - Many villages in Quebec are lorded over by a church of impressive size, but in the Eastern Townships, the region east of Montreal, the Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac goes beyond impressive to stunning. The Benedictine monastery graces the west shore of Lac Memphrémagog. Its steeple, towers, and roof echo the mountainous backdrop, creating an especially inspiring sight when ...
Big Easy with a baby on board? It’s still easy
NEW ORLEANS -- As we made our way through the French Quarter, reeling from the swampy air and the midday cacophony of Bourbon Street, we could almost taste the jambalaya.
10 places to take kids away from everyday
Ah, the summer family road trip, motoring forth for one mile, or two, before the primal chorus rises from the squirmers in the back seat: “Are we there yet?’’
Where they went: Alabama
WHO: Madeleine Entel, 58, of Wellfleet, and Mary Plummer, 67, of Worcester. WHERE: Alabama.
From ‘ahbeetz’ to zeppole, New Haven’s Little Italy is a find
NEW HAVEN -- I had been coming here once or twice a year for more than four decades, usually to watch Yale’s football team play Harvard at the bottom of that steep concrete skillet called the Bowl or to see a hockey game inside the growling belly of the “Yale Whale,’’ the leviathan-shaped Ingalls Rink. I had heard about the ...
Puebla, Mexico, feels so European
PUEBLA, Mexico - Budget travelers craving European ambience may want to consider heading south instead of east. This compact, colorful town 60 miles southeast of Mexico City has done a remarkable job preserving the architecture of its Spanish colonizers. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, Puebla is one of the most European-feeling cities in Mexico, yet this birthplace ...
Grandeur of the rapids
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. -- On a cool morning in March, between a pair of thousand-foot cliffs flanking the Colorado River, my friend Donna Dignan and I sat listening in the bow of a tulip-red raft. In the Grand Canyon, rafters hear rapids long before they see them.
Manhattan isle to get electric
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Haiti’s landscape masks troubled past
MILOT, Haiti - We are strolling down a rural road heading toward this small town an hour from the oceanside city of Cap-Haïtien. There are mango and banana trees, people sorting beans, and once in a while a dilapidated truck teeming with passengers. But there are no tourists, no hotels, no restaurants, not even a store.
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New England's best ice cream
Get ready to savor a scoop — or three. Discover 20 of New England's top ice cream locales.
No minor attraction
Get the lowdown on the best minor league baseball destinations in New England, each one less expensive and just as enjoyable as a day at Fenway.
20 family outings for under $50
Who said vacationing had to be expensive, and that staying home was boring? See hot spots around Massachusetts that a family of four can visit for under $50.
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Three-day coastal wine tour
Looking to escape but don't have the time — or the energy — to plan a trip? Our GPS tour has you covered.
- Explore N.E.'s coastal vineyards
Best of secret spaces
Hidden T stations, behind the scoreboard, inside famous clock towers, and more — take a peek around Boston's hidden gems and secret spots.
Crave...and save
For every dream vacation on the mind, there's probably a budget-friendly alternative closer to home that might fit the bill.
Photo contest
The four elements
We asked readers to show us their best shots of earth, air, fire, or water. See the top 25 entries.
Sixteen sweet deals in Boston
From rainy day book discounts to free trees to cheap Fenway Park tickets, check out some of Boston's best steals and deals.
25 things to do under $25
Get ready to have some hot — and inexpensive — fun in the city. Check out 25 of our picks for summer, all $25 or less.
Dr. Beach's top 10 beaches
Pack your sunblock and see what beaches — including a local favorite — made this year's list.
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