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Relax in Massachusetts

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

Over the last six weeks, I've shared all Massachusetts has to offer you, from festivals to outdoor adventures, from delicious culinary experiences to the arts, and finally island hopping. One key part of your vacation experience to Massachusetts has been missing though and that's relaxation. After all, the ultimate goal of a vacation is to rejuvenate the soul isn't it? Not to worry, you can relax in Massachusetts. In fact, Massachusetts offers an array of getaways perfectly suited to the …

Filed Under: Massachusetts, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: accommodations, family travel, Massachusetts

Island Hopping In Massachusetts

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You've no doubt heard of Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket. These islands are synonymous with Massachusetts and known the world over for their beauty and authentic charm. They are however, not the only islands to see in Massachusetts. Here are three you may not have heard of, but should definitely seek out when visiting Massachusetts! Island Hopping in Massachusetts - Three Islands You May Not Have Heard Of Misery Islands Well, how's that for chipper? Misery Island received …

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Massachusetts Arts

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Is there an American artist more iconic than Norman Rockwell? Did you know Norman Rockwell was from Massachusetts? Me either. What I do know is that, as a child, I spent countless hours staring at old Saturday Evening Posts that he was commissioned to paint. His work always resonated with me and spoke volumes about an era, that to me, has always seemed very Pleasantville-like. Hmmm, maybe the early seeds for this blog were planted looking through those old magazines. Needless to say, …

Filed Under: Massachusetts, Travel Tagged With: Amherst, Arts, Boston, Emily Dickinson, Massachusetts, Norman Rockwell

Outdoor Activities Massachusetts

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What kind of vacationer are you? My family is the never stop moving kind. We want to see and do as much as we can when traveling, not wanting to waste a single moment. This week, the outdoor activities in Massachusetts are calling to me, as much for the adventure they offer as the opportunity to see an amazing landscape. In an interesting twist, my best friend is heading to Massachusetts tomorrow.  Knowing that her family is much like mine, I thought I'd share some outdoor activities I know …

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