This name of this gorgeous hotel that opened in 2007 at the foot of Boston’s posh Beacon Hill neighborhood, is ironic. You see, the Liberty Hotel is the former Charles Street jail. Among the guests that checked into the jail (against their wills) were some well-known inmates including James Michael Curley, Malcolm X, Sacco and …
Location, location, location! Smack in the middle of Commercial Street, Provincetown’s bustling main drag, yet tucked away slightly down a narrow brick alleyway, is the well-situated Sage Inn. Lively bars, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries line Commercial St. in the heart of “Ptown.” And Sage is a relaxing oasis close to it all. Rooms are small but …
Epic Vacation, Part III, The Finale After enjoying weeks exploring the east coast, from Manhattan to Maine, this summer with my kids, we concluded our trip with a family reunion on Cape Cod. It’s become a tradition now that most of my brothers and cousins have children. A way to help capture the nostalgia of our …
Falmouth Heights rental home, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts Read More »
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 …
East Coast Summer—New York City + Provincetown on Cape Cod, Massachusetts Read More »
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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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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