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Travel and Outdoors
Where Boston’s past meets modern comfort
Nestled in the heart of downtown Boston, the hotel allows visitors to enjoy the historic atmosphere and delight in modern conveniences.
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Escape the winter blues in a heated igloo. | Photo via The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
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9 restaurants with outdoor seating
Igloos, yurts, and enclosed ice boxes: here are some creative options for outdoor dining this winter.
January 12, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
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Travel and Outdoors
Massachusetts receives funding to protect right whales
The money will assist local scientists with research and developing safter commercial fishing gear.
January 3, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
Acadia National Park from the Beehive Loop.
Culture
How to visit National Parks for free in 2024
The National Park Service will offer free admission at all parks and associated sites for six days in 2024.
December 22, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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BOStoday’s 2023 wrapped
From buzzy AI articles, to an eerie tour of a Boston landmark, here’s what our readers flocked to this year.
December 20, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Culture
Menorah lighting ceremonies in Boston
Light up Boston at one of these festival of lights ceremonies.
December 5, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Boston Holiday Picks: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The hotel’s 1,054 well-appointed and stylish guest rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows of unrivaled city and harbor views, making for an unfortgettable stay any time of year.
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City
The most unique places to stay in Boston
From rockstar-ready rooms to Fenway Park themed suites, Boston is teeming with lodging options that defy expectations.
November 28, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Enter to win our Spa Day Giveaway at Breve Spa
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Sprint to these Boston-area turkey trots
Thanksgiving is off to the races at these turkey trots in Greater Boston.
November 16, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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City
Explore the new Emerald Necklace foliage tour
The autumnal walk guides guests through the splendor of 8,000 trees throughout the Emerald Necklace parks in Boston and Brookline.
November 2, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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