Massachusetts

In March thoughts turn to everything Irish in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, the quintessential Irish celebration. It certainly sounds like the perfect time to visit one or more of…

Who doesn’t love a parade, especially in shades of green? Various cities claim to be the site of the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the U.S. No matter who…

When considering a yoga retreat, advice from an expert is invaluable. Melanie Psaltakis, veteran yoga instructor, retreat leader and founder of Maryland-based Wayfinders Yoga, offered her strategies for finding the…

Although many would argue there is no wrong time to indulge in chocolate, February is considered Chocolate Month because of Valentine’s Day. Here are a half dozen world-class East Coast…

Since the late 1960s, “The Nutcracker” has been among the American holiday season’s most popular entertainment offerings. With the worst of the pandemic past (we hope), the abundance will be…

Holiday lights shows have emerged to make this season sparkle especially brightly. Here are some curated suggestions of shows to seek out on the East Coast to stir up feelings…

There’s never a bad time to take a ghost tour, but now is the perfect time to get into the spirit — or spirits. After combing through a multitude of…

Lighthouses once made the way safer for ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean into East Coast ports. By 1900, the United States had nearly 1,000 of these picturesque beacons. Since then,…

Martha’s Vineyard, just south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, conjures up images of white sandy beaches, boats bobbing in the ocean and the summer playground of the elite.  Those who live…

By Krista L. Hawley Winter in Boston can be a dark time. When a mid-morning snowstorm can make for a six-hour commute home; when foodie arguments erupt over who makes…