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Picnics near mansions, a COVID-19 travel app, and a look inside artists’ homes

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Nantucket’s Life House gives a former B&B a fresh start

It’s housed in the historic Century House, the oldest continually operating inn on the island.

Kenneth Lin, founder of Credit Karma, on bioluminescent plankton and traveling light

We caught up with Lin. a BU grad, to talk about all things travel.

Grounded, pondering what might have been on that four-day trip to Ireland

Now that we can’t go anywhere, I’ve been traveling back in time, second-guessing past itineraries.

The perks of national parks: wide-open spaces, geological wonders, and breathtaking scenery
It’s essential to be prepared before you embark on an adventure. Here are some tips.

She’s obsessed with the 251 Club of Vermont, and now she’s its executive director
Burlington resident Stephanie Young took over as the group’s executive director in January.

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British Airways says I was a no-show for my flight. But I wasn’t.

The airline says Ross Smith and his family were no-shows for their flights from Los Angeles to London. Now they’re stuck with an $8,500 bill for their return tickets. Is there any way to get a refund?

Revisiting the Essex tragedy, 200 years later

The story of one of the worst maritime disasters of the 19th century is a famous one. And there’s no better place than Nantucket to learn more about it.

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Boston schools are going remote — and this Berkshires resort is offering a #SchoolFromAnywhere deal

Included in the package: Upgraded Wi-fi, pencil cases, erasers, notebooks, additional power strips, noise-canceling headphones, and a complimentary bottle of wine — because homeschooling is just as hard on parents.

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Slow down and smell the roses

Here are four ways to slow down on your next vacation, disconnect from the stresses of daily life, reconnect with natural surroundings, and stay healthy and safe.

Park yourself here: 5 of the best New England state parks

Here are a few standout state parks in our neck of the woods.

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Expedia promised to refund my airline ticket. Why hasn’t it?

After Hari Sharma's colleague got injured on a trip to Papua New Guinea, he asked for a refund on his airline ticket. Expedia promised a refund but then told him to deal directly with the airline. Is the money lost?

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Glamping in Maine, underwater art, and a new photo storage device

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Joan Ilacqua likes to mix history and cocktails (and mouse ears) on vacation

The 32-year-old Plymouth native is the first executive director of The History Project, a Boston-based nonprofit that maintains one of the largest independent LGBTQ archives in the nation. We caught up with her to talk about all things travel.