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10 Places to Celebrate Fall in New England

Fall can be magical in many places, but it’s especially charming in New England. The trees turn a fiery array of reds, oranges, and yellows, the grass smells fresh, and the coastal breeze feels calming. Beyond that, several New England towns celebrate autumn with festivals, food, fairs, and other seasonal events, too. Here, we compiled…

7 Foreign Foods That Just Might Be Better Than the Original

Over 244 million people — nearly three-and-a-half percent of the world’s population, live outside their home country. Those immigrants influence the world in numerous ways — changing the languages we hear, the holidays we celebrate, and the food we eat. Speaking of the latter, many imported dishes have even become more popular as sequels than…

9 Reasons U.S. College Towns Are Great Spots for Tourists

Colleges and universities can be found all over the globe, in both massive cities and tiny locations that barely constitute a speck on the map. Some people went to schools in cities like New York or Chicago — places that have wonderful colleges and universities amid the urban sprawl, but can’t quite be categorized as…

8 Awesome Urban Lakes in the U.S.

Doing a cannonball off the dock, floating on a tube, and casting a fishing rod in the open waters — there’s nothing quite like a vacation at the lake. That being said, there are certainly times when you’d rather not pack a backpack, drive for several hours, and rent a cabin or pitch a tent…

D-Day Remembrance: 10 WWII Memorials in the U.S. Worth a Visit

Today is the 72nd anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day victory in WWII. For many of us, D-Day Observance is a time to remember, honor, and pay homage to our fallen family, friends, and countrymen. So here are 10 sites across the U.S. memorializing the soldiers who gave their lives for others, near and far, that…

Where to Find the Best of Your Favorite Fall Foods

We’d argue that the best part of any season is its food! And fall may have the three others beat…all we have to say is pumpkin, right? And while you can get great fall eats all over the world, there are some spots that do autumnal specialties — like cider, apple pie, and good ole…

Explore New England: Our Favorite Fall Activities

Today is the first official day of fall, and while saying goodbye to the summertime is no easy feat…well, we don’t really have a choice. But to be honest, we’re looking forward to the days of football and beer, leaves crunching under our boots, and crackling fireplaces. And nowhere in the country does the fall…

The 10 Coziest New England Inns for Fall

Staying in a New England inn during foliage season is the quintessential fall vacation. If you’re conjuring up images of historic mansions, elegant antiques, thick oriental rugs, and cozy fireplaces for those crisp fall nights – well, you’re right on the money. These ten inns all have charm to spare. Ale House Inn, New Hampshire

Ultimate Luxury: The World’s Top 10 Relais & Chateaux Hotels

A hotel has “made it” when it’s honored as a Relais & Chateaux property. After all, established in 1954 in France (mais bien sur?!), this exclusive association is made up of just about 500 hotels and restaurants, combined, that introduce guests “to a deeper, truer understanding of the Art of Living.” Or, in much simpler…

The 12 Best Bed and Breakfasts in the U.S.

Resorts and mega-hotels certainly have their perks, but few stays can feel as personal or as cozy as one at a quaint bed-and-breakfast. While the level of luxury and service can vary greatly from one B&B to another (some claim the status simply by offering free bagels each morning), we’ve had the good fortune of…