Massachusetts

View from the beach in Provincetown, Massacusetts

East Coast Summer—New York City + Provincetown on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Epic Vacation, Part II This summer, I left the San Francisco fog with kids in tow for an extended East Coast journey. We flew into New York first, straight into a massive heatwave. I sometimes forget that we live in a naturally air-conditioned city here in San Francisco—Manhattan was HOT! But of course it was July. It …

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Family Attractions Opening in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

As a New Englander, no summer is complete without a family trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Located just a few hours away from Boston, the White Mountains offer lots of family-friendly hotels, restaurants, and attractions.  For families looking for a little more space, there are also plenty of family vacation home rentals …

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Spring Getaways on Cape Cod and the Islands of Massachusetts

Vacationing on the Cape and Islands of Massachusetts in the summer can be expensive, but few people realize that the off-season, especially the spring and fall, can be lovely and inexpensive.  We’ve visited the islands in May and Cape Cod in the fall, and found them to be uncrowded and fun.  Here are a few …

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