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Star Trekking: A Presidential Vacation on Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard. Even the name sounds posh to those of us who have only read about the destination in the tabloids. But, for President Obama and his family,

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Nantucket Video PostCard-Poets, Whales and Celebrities

 (Please watch the 1-minute, sound-rich Nantucket Travel Video PostCard at the end of this post)Nantucket Island is one of those places where the images linger...

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Massachusetts Learning Getaways Warm Up Winter

Reading a good book by a fireplace with a child in your lap is one of the best winter vacations we know, but you can make it even better by bringing that book to life. We love the winter holiday...

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No-Cost Fun in Boston, Massachusetts

Step back in time on the Freedom Trail, see a movie at Boston Harbor, and make a work of art at the Children's Museum -- all for free!Step back in time on the Freedom Trail, see a movie at Boston Harbor,...

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Use Great Escapes New England To Plan Weekend Getaways

The Great Escapes series of pocket guides deliver a wealth of information about regional short break and holiday escapes in a handy and easy-to-use package. It's not often we encounter...

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Food + Art in Boston, Massachusetts

FTF's Lee Dunlap hunts down the best places to eat and seek Boston's finest via the T.Boston is a wonderful place for art-lovers and foodies of all kinds. Whether it's sweets, scrod or savory steaks,...

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A Pioneering Weekend In Northampton, Massachusetts

A mother-daughter weekend in the hip New England town of Northampton, in the shadow of Smith College, makes for a rewarding and fun time away.My 12-year-old daughter Maddy and I recently spent...

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Camping In Massachusetts’ Mohawk Trail State Forest

This seasoned camper explains why a quiet and secluded state park in the Berkshires provides the ideal setting for novice adventurers. Any week between Easter and Halloween is appropriate...

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Springfield, Massachusetts Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Let your teens imitate Michael Jordan and your little ones play with the Cat in the Hat--all in Springfield, Massachussetts. Regular readers know that Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley...

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