Madeline Bilis

Contributor

Madeline Bilis was an associate editor at Boston magazine. She studied journalism at Emerson College and grew up in an exciting town outside of Worcester.

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Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Key West, Florida

Sit back, relax, and let loose on the island that practically requires you to do all three.

Arts & Entertainment

Six House Museums to Visit Within Boston City Limits

Here’s where to admire architecture and antique furniture.

Living room with olive green walls and ceiling, featuring two arched windows. The room has a black leather curved sofa with a yellow pillow, two black chairs with white cushions, a striped round side table with flowers, and a pink double-stacked ottoman. The floor is tiled in black with scattered colored tiles. A wooden sideboard with books and decorative items is against one wall, which is adorned with various framed artworks and a large leafy plant near the windows.
Home & Property

A Color-Drenched Dreamhouse in Rhode Island

After years of imagining it, designer Mattye Dewhirst build her Addams-family-inspired dream home awash with bold hues, sun tunnels, and antique detailing.

A woman in a red swimsuit is stepping into a rectangular pool on the deck of a yacht. The yacht deck features wooden flooring, lounge chairs, tables, and a smaller pool area with sunbeds and a flag in the background, surrounded by the ocean.
Travel

18 Winter Travel Destinations for People Who Are Done With All of This

Your screen time is out of control. The news makes you want to scream. Wellness culture is too judgy. From Brazilian waterfalls to Norwegian fjords, our guide to giving yourself actual distance from it all—luxuriously, guiltlessly, and completely.

Home & Property

This Berkshires Home Had Gorgeous Views and Terrible Rooms. Steel Beams Fixed Everything.

Designer Jess Cooney revives a traditional Massachusetts slopeside home into an open, industrial-inspired retreat.

Arts & Entertainment

The Top Haunted Houses in Massachusetts

From hayrides to haunted mansions, 14 killer attractions within driving distance from Boston. Boo!

Home & Property

Reviving a 1910 Brookline Gem with Soul and Style

A 1910 Brookline home gets a soulful, modern refresh that honors its origins.

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Restaurants

12 Must-Visit Restaurants on Cape Cod

When you’ve had your fill of fish and chips, these spots are where Cape Cod’s dining scene shines.

Travel

Five Perfect New England Lake Vacations

Whether you’re chasing that golden-hour paddle across mirror-smooth water or channeling your inner speed demon on a jet ski, we’ve mapped out the insider’s guide to the region’s top freshwater escapes.

Arts & Entertainment

Five Historic Cemeteries to Visit in Boston

‘Tis the season.

Travel

The New England Travel Awards: And the Winners Are…

From festivals and wineries to ski mountains and luxury resorts, your favorites met our panel of seasoned travel journalists. The result? These 20 top spots to visit and to experience in the region.

Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Saratoga Springs, New York

Go back in time—and get a taste of the future—with an autumn trip to this foodie-friendly destination.

Travel

An Experiential Guide to New England’s Best Glamping Spots

When nature calls, answer in a robe.

Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Asheville, North Carolina

This southern city comes alive in April with brewery crawls, hiking, and lots and lots of art.

Home & Property

22 Stores to Shop for Furniture in Boston

From high-end showrooms to bargain basements, these local shops to help furnish your home.