David Gawkowski

Contributor

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to Palm Springs, California

The renowned desert city isn’t just embracing its glamorous past—it’s rewriting its future.

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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.

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Need a Staycation? Five Great Boston Hotels to Book Right Now

Fenway Park suites, harbor views, spa treatments, and butler service—it’s easier to escape the routine than you might think.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to the Finger Lakes

The summertime vibes are turned up to 11 in New York’s freshwater haven.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to Amelia Island, Florida

This secluded isle offers sun, sand, and splendor—far away from the raucous spring-break crowds.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Old World Caribbean gem offers sun-soaked beaches, vibrant neighborhoods and more.

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Six Winter Wellness Resorts (That Aren’t the White Lotus Thailand)

From spa days in the Swiss Alps to sleep retreats overlooking the Pacific Ocean, our recommendations for self-care trips that’ll feed your soul—and not get you killed.

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Where to Ski in New England: Eight Great Destinations

Everything you need to know—from new high-speed lifts and expanded terrain to cozy après-ski spots and insider tips from local experts—about the best of New England skiing, all within a few hours’ drive from Boston.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to St. Lucia

The welcoming isle in the West Indies beckons travelers with stunning landscapes, eco-adventures, and alluring resorts.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to Paris, France

What’s left to say about a city that has it all? Turns out, quite a lot in 2024.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to Sun Valley, Idaho

One of the West’s most venerated ski towns offers some new thrills in 2024. Warning: The urge to yodel may be overwhelming.

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A Traveler’s Guide to Punta Cana

With new hotels and attractions galore, the Dominican Republic’s legendary playground offers nothing but positive vibes.

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A Traveler’s Guide to Nashville

Music City has become so much more than the bachelorette party capital of the South.

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A Traveler’s Guide to Turks and Caicos

Clear-bottomed kayak tours. Toes-in-the-sand dining. A splashy new beachfront hotel. There’s never been a better time to escape to this always-sunny island chain.

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A Traveler’s Guide to Steamboat Springs, Colorado

One of America’s favorite ski destinations, the Rockies’ quintessential “Ski Town, USA” is kicking things up a notch this season.