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Fred Freeman and his fiancee, Sharon Leone, on the Rialto Bridge in Venice.

Hanover fire official on his Profile in Courage award — and his absolute love of travel

Captain Fred Freeman is looking forward to receiving the honor at the end of the month (and to an upcoming European vacation).

Hanover fire official on his Profile in Courage award — and his absolute love of travel

Captain Fred Freeman is looking forward to receiving the honor at the end of the month (and to an upcoming European vacation).

Lark Hotels remakes four historic properties in Kennebunkport, Maine

The hospitality company continues its New England expansion with the Kennebunkport Captains Collection of boutique inns.

That feeling when you’re a travel writer who’s actually traveling again

A journey to a small, remote Caribbean island offered an ideal reintroduction to travel. It was so nice to feel the sun on my face — my whole face.

TRAVEL
The sculpture of William Blackstone by Peruko Ccopacatty was slated to be installed on this site at Roosevelt and Exchange streets in Pawtucket, R.I.
Does a monument tell the whole story? In Pawtucket, R.I., they’re asking that and other hard questions
A statue of William Blackstone was close to being erected when concerns were raised about who and what it celebrates. Now residents have a chance to reflect on the region’s history and what should happen next.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
The Sesuit Harbor Hotel has goats.
The Newport Flower Show blooms again, plus goats on the Cape and a healthier travel toothbrush
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There’s science behind why people missed travel so much and are returning to it so eagerly.

The science behind why people have missed traveling

Travel forces the brain to do things that can bolster creativity and focus, and it disrupts routine and exposes people to new things, activating the naturally occurring “feel-good” neurochemical dopamine, which boosts mood and motivation.

FOOD & TRAVEL
Chicken-keeping class at Miraval Berkshires with instructor Tess Fedell.

All the buzz: Learning how to tend to bees and chickens

Coops and hive boxes popped up everywhere during the pandemic. So post-vaccination, I decided to get my gloves dirty with a "sustainable living experience."

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Owner and Airbnb disagree on refund for rental. Who’s right?

Carl Baeuerlen canceled his vacation rental in Lanai, Hawaii. But Airbnb said he can’t get his money back. The owner said that’s wrong.

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T Lawrence-Simon in Krka National Park in Croatia with friends Zoe Backwell (left) and Nicola Moran (right).

From circus performer to TV baker, his life is a juggling act

T Lawrence-Simon did well on Food Network Canada’s “Great Chocolate Showdown,” and American audiences will soon get to see for themselves. We caught up with him to talk about all things travel.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
Miraval Berkshires’ 30-day summer camp gives you the time and space to fully reset. And it comes with an adult price tag.

A historic hotel reopens, ‘Golden Girls’ fans set sail, and a cooler cooler

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Maybe we should rename it “waterfall season.”

A Maine for all seasons

When you’re not afraid to get dirty, mud season has so much to offer. Just ask Alex Carr, founder of Bethel Adventure Tours.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
The author's Airstream hotel room at AutoCamp Cape Cod.

Cape Cod’s stylish new Airstream hotel is a lesson in high-density luxury camping

Even with the trailers being so close together, AutoCamp takes glamping to a new level.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
A Southwest Airlines plane taxis to the gate after landing at Midway International Airport in Chicago last month.

Most of us were grounded in 2020, but complaints against airlines soared 400 percent

An annual survey found consumers struggled to get COVID-related refunds last year. Southwest was named the top US carrier because it had fewer complaints against it.