Photo © Robert Laliberte | Flickr Travel + Leisure • January 2017 Best Bookstores in Boston Creating this list of the best bookstores in Boston was easy for me; I’ve lived out more than my share of novel-worthy moments perusing the shelves of Boston’s independent bookstores.
Photo by Lightscape on Unsplash Trazee Travel • March 2015 See The Northern Lights on Icelandair’s Hekla Aurora The Hekla Aurora is the newest addition to Icelandair’s fleet: a Boeing 757 dressed to the nines in the ethereal colors and visage of the Aurora Borealis. While the exterior is expertly painted to reflect the glamour of the northern lights, the interior is fixed with LED mood lighting showing off the famed spectacle.
Photo by Robert Bye on Unsplash Trazee Travel • March 2015 Under $100: Stockholm Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the most diverse capital cities in the world, where modern attractions meet historic charm for a truly inspired atmosphere. The city is spread across 14 islands, spotted with royal palaces, historic architecture and grand sweeps of parkland, forest and lakeshore beaches. A $100 day in this city would be about 834 kr, or Swedish Krona.
Photo: BILL ROSS/CORBIS Travel + Leisure • December 2016 Where To Go For Boston Skyline Views As one of America’s oldest cities, Boston is easily recognizable by its 19th-century brick row houses, narrow cobbled streets, and traditional gas streetlamps. But the city’s ubiquitous charm and character is just as apparent when viewed from afar.
Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash Trazee Travel • September 2014 Under $100: Portland, Maine Maine’s largest little city is a much-loved major port town in New England. It’s rooted in rich maritime history and an abundant art scene, and is finding a rising reputation for acclaimed culinary clout.
Trazee Travel • February 2015 An Off-The-Map Guide To JFK in Boston President John F. Kennedy’s legacy continues to inspire around the globe, and only Boston can claim to be the first stomping ground of one of the mostinfluential leaders in American history.
Photo: KEVIN FLEMING/CORBIS Travel + Leisure • August 2017 Boston's Must-See Historic Sites Boston’s history is an amazing story. With a National Historic Site on nearly every block, it’s not unlikely that you’ll cross paths with a number of important landmarks while running commonplace errands.
Photo: COURTESY OF XV BEACON Travel + Leisure • January 2017 Best Boutique Hotels in Boston If you’re looking for an energy-packed, unconventional getaway, Boston’s boutique lodging options bring a fresh, free spirit to the otherwise proper, historically rich city.
Travel + Leisure • January 2017 Best Boutique Hotels in Boston If you’re looking for an energy-packed, unconventional getaway, Boston’s boutique lodging options bring a fresh, free spirit to the otherwise proper, historically rich city.
Travel + Leisure • January 2017 Best Hotels Near Boston Harbor Boston Harbor is a modest part of the city, ideal for a seaside sojourn and pleasures largely unknown to visitors.
Travel + Leisure • January 2017 Best Family Hotels in Boston The city of Boston recognizes traveling with kids is no easy feat, and hotels in this town go the extra mile to provide for guests of all ages.
Travel + Leisure • January 2017 Most Romantic Hotels in Boston Whether you’re a newlywed on your honeymoon having just taken vows in the Public Garden, or a veteran of the romance trade celebrating 50 years of marriage and still going strong, there’s a place for you in Boston to sit with your sweetie and feel like the only two people in the world.
Photo: LOOK DIE BILDAGENTUR DER FOTOGRAFEN GMBH / ALAMY Travel + Leisure • December 2016 Best City Tours in Boston “America’s Walking City” didn’t earn its nickname for nothing. Most of Boston’s charm lies within easy walking distance; from the North End to Fenway is a scenic hour-long stroll of the city’s major landmarks, including the State House, the Public Garden, and the chic boutiques and cafes of Newbury Street.
Photo by Michael Browning on Unsplash Travel + Leisure • December 2016 Best Boston's Quincy Market As one of the most popular attractions in Boston, Quincy Market is often seen as an attraction catering to the stereotypical SLR-toting, chowder-seeking, eyes-to-the-sky wanderer.
Photo © Muttasem Razzaq | Flickr Travel + Leisure • December 2016 Where To Shop On Boston's Newbury Street Stretching down the center of Back Bay, Newbury Street is a mile-long strip of high-end designer clothing stores and five-star spas, prominent galleries, and gourmet cafes.
Travel + Leisure • December 2016 Best Shopping in Boston's Harvard Square Harvard Square is packed with everything a hard-studying Harvard student or hard-working Cantabrigian may need for their day-to-day—and plenty of things they don’t.
Photo © Todd Lipsky | Dreamstime Trazee Travel • June 2015 Under $100: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Stretching along South Carolina’s coast is this 60-mile string of pristine beaches, complete with beachfront boardwalk, the old-fashioned Family Kingdom Amusement Park and celebrity-designed golf courses. But its hidden gems are what give this summer retreat its charm.
Trazee Travel • June 2015 New England Staycation Destinations If you’re a New Englander, rejoice! It’s finally the time of year where the beautiful New England region shines at its best. Save your voyage to the Caribbean for the winter months, and head out to one of these locations in your own backyard. Don’t underestimate the character of Connecticut. The Connecticut Shoreline is home to the gem of Mystic Seaport, a preservation of maritime history and New England culture. A visit to the Mystic Aquarium also grants access to one of the premiere institute
Trazee Travel • May 2015 Ultra-Cheap Ground Travel with Wanderu If you don’t think bus travel is anything glamorous, you’re right, but once you see these rates, you may just be ready to start a wanderer’s revolution. The Wanderu smartphone app is the next big thing to pop up on the budget traveler’s radar, bringing the best bus ticket deals from all over North America to the palm of your hand.
Trazee Travel • May 2015 Under $100: Bar Harbor This coastal Maine spot is so unique, charming and refreshing, it’s often a notable cruise ship stop. But if you’re not (yet) rolling in enough dough to hop on an ocean-bound cruise line, pack up your pennies and spend a few days perusing the offbeat quirks of Bar Harbor.
Photo: Bob PB | Flickr Trazee Travel • May 2015 Under $100: Martha’s Vineyard To be frank, Martha’s Vineyard off the coast of Cape Cod is not known for its affordability. Let’s change that.
Trazee Travel • April 2015 Most Romantic Hotels in Europe On the search for that enchanting, magical castle of a hotel for your honeymoon getaway? Finding a fitting hotel is no easy feat. Your choice for a hotel will no doubt make or break your trip, so you’ll want to do thorough research for finding the most special escape. The most romantic hotels are intimate and subtly extravagant, with enough comfortable amenities to make you and your honey not only feel at home, but like the only two people in the world. Did someone say room service? Take a loo
Photo: Samantha DiMauro Trazee Travel • April 2015 Under $100: Providence, Rhode Island Home to institutions like Brown University and RISD, Providence is a mecca for historical significance and artistic influence. You can’t leave this little major city without feeling inspired.
Trazee Travel • April 2015 Blackberry Farm Hotel in Tennessee Blackberry Farm in eastern Tennessee is an all-inclusive wellness getaway, perfect when you need to step back and gain some peace of mind.
Photo by Mario Klassen on Unsplash Trazee Travel • April 2015 Under $100: Bath, England Bath, England, is a fairy-tale city, tucked into the layers of the rolling English countryside and packed with budget-friendly hidden gems. $100 is equivalent to roughly £67.50.
Trazee Travel • March 2015 Find The Forest Fenn Treasure in New Mexico Forest Fenn is a Santa Fe art collector who hid a box of treasure worth $2 million somewhere north of Santa Fe, N.M. Now it’s up to you to find it.