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Didn’t make it to Tanglewood this summer? A fall stroll sounds just as good.

The BSO may be back in Boston now, but the grounds of Tanglewood remain open to the public. So pack a picnic and stream some classical music as you wander the manicured lawns and woodsy paths of the campus.

We’re going to Lenox this fall. (Again.) Here’s why you should, too.
For the ultimate mix of fun and beauty, one New England town draws us back, again and again: Lenox. It has basically everything you need for a grownup getaway.

Two Berkshires motor inns have been reinvented as chic hotels, but are they worth the chic price?
Only one of these recently refreshed hotels delivered. The other, sadly, didn’t live up to the hype or even promised services.

This Vacasa rental is disgusting. Can I get my money back?

The vacation rental Carol Wilson booked for her group through Vacasa was infested with rats and insects. Vacasa offered to refund one night, but can they get all of their money back?

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Festival celebrates Idaho’s sheep migrations and helps preserve age-old traditions
One of the country’s top festivals originated from friction between cyclists and sheepherders that boiled down to this: No more poop on the bike path.

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‘Don’t be afraid’ and other travel advice from Larry Fish
We caught up with the former chairman and chief executive officer of Citizens Bank to talk about all things travel.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
Milestones at Symphony Hall, fun beneath the Colosseum, and binoculars for the birds
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Climate change is altering more than the weather. It’s also disrupting tourism as we know it.
As a result of the headlines about weather-related events, tourists are looking for new summer escapes as they find old vacation haunts increasingly uncomfortable and northern locations more welcoming, travel industry experts say.

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There’s a travel secret to overcoming the frustration of being locked out of the region’s most scenic races

Offseason events in New England are just as fun and easier to get into — and cooler.

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‘The redeye is never a good idea,’ and other travel thoughts from musician Naomi Westwater

We caught up with the singer-songwriter — who has organized “Reimagining Lilith Fair” at Club Passim on Sept. 30 — to talk about all things travel.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Vegas welcomes U2, and a light to get you through the darker days ahead

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Can I get the fare difference refunded after I was downgraded?

American Airlines downgraded Thomas Sennett and his family from first class to economy class on their flights from Boston to Phoenix. Why isn’t it refunding the fare difference?

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10 essential tips for a trip to Japan

I asked my friends and colleagues in Japan one question: What does a foreign guest need to know when visiting Japan now? Here's what they told me.

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The TikTok crowd is cruising

Industry experts are finding that millennials — famous for spending their money on experiences rather than material goods — are on board with boarding ships and getting a lot of bang for their buck.

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Falling for Woodbury, ‘the most charming small town in Connecticut’

We visitied this quiet, quaint town, with three greens, a community bandstand, and a Main Street lined with shops, restaurants, and locally owned businesses, including several fine antique dealers. And we came away smiling.

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Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state

Never miss the peak of the season again. Here are some key resources when planning your annual leaf-peeping.