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Slideshow: 13 Scenic Lighthouses in America
Before defined ports and shipyards, mariners guided their ships to, well, any visible land. Eventually, to help these men see at night, cities built fires on hilltops to guide the ships and to alert...
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Our Favorite Off-Beat Beaches for Escaping the (Major) Crowds
No summer is complete without a trip to the beach. But instead of the typical best-of roundup, we decided to do something a little different: We had the ShermansTravel staff share their favorite...
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7 Tasty, Quirky Food Festivals for the Hungry Traveler
Not just for summer, food festivals provide a year-round way for hungry travelers to sample a mouthwatering variety of dishes — without shelling out for a ton of meals out on the town. We’ve rounded...
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10 Weird Ice Cream Flavors and Where to Find Them
We may have missed National Ice Cream Day (it was on July 20), but National Ice Cream Month continues. Why not celebrate with a couple of scoops of something more adventurous than vanilla? Secret...
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How To: Rent a Private Island for Your Next Vacation
“Cheap” and “private island.” There’s no way those two words go together, right? Only billionaire investors and Brad Pitt vacation on their own exotic paradise. To be the bearer of great news, we’re...
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How to: Experience a New England-Style Clambake
Picture a summer evening on the beach with a bonfire. Add to that steaming clams, fresh lobster, live music, and maybe even s’mores, and you have a traditional New England-style clambake. These are...
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Deal Alert: Save Up to 40% on Blount Small Ship Adventures Cruises
Blount Small Ship Adventures Like to cruise without the crowds? Vacationing with a smaller cruise company may be right up your alley. And Blount Small Ship Adventures — now offering up to 40 percent...
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7 Memorial Day Weekend Hotels Under $240
Mayflower Renaissance Hotel This Memorial Day, don’t get suckered into paying premiums to travel during the holiday. Whether you crave beach bliss, action-packed entertainment, or a little dose of...
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7 Cool Small Towns for Escaping the Summer Heat
Christine Wei/Nobska Lighthouse Summer — and the heat that comes with it — is just around the corner. Escape the ever-escalating temperatures with a vacation in one of these cool small towns. Durango,...
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For Literary Lovers: The Hot New Boutique Hotel in Portland, Maine
The Press Hotel/Hillary Richard The red brick seaside city of Portland, Maine, has long been a favorite getaway for Northeast travelers. Though small, the community is independent, creative, and...
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Easy New England Escapes: Smart Winter Luxury in the Kennebunks, Maine
Christine Wei In coastal Maine, Kennebunkport and Kennebunk make up a popular holiday area that’s referred to as “the Kennebunks” — generally known as a more upmarket, small town-y escape compared with...
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Easy New England Escape: Rockland, Maine
There’s no shortage of idyllic seaside towns along the coast of Maine — the kind where you’ll find picturesque lobster shacks and weather-worn lighthouses. The town of Rockland, though, is doing its...
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