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Cape Cod Lodging Guide: Best Inns, Resorts & Hotels by Town

Cape Cod offers more than just sun-soaked beaches and salty breezes — it’s a ramble of seaside villages, historic inns, boutique hotels, and family-friendly resorts, each with its own distinct character. Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or a quick weekend getaway, the Cape’s variety of lodging ensures you’ll find a perfect fit.

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Eel Harbor, Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Woods Hole: Upper Cape Charm

Cape Cod is a timeless New England escape — lighthouses, sandy beaches, cranberry bogs, and harbors lined with fishing boats. But visit in autumn and the Cape reveals a whole new personality: crisp air, colorful foliage, bustling farm stands, and small-town festivals. This guide takes you from Falmouth & Woods Hole at the Upper Cape to Hyannis, Chatham, Truro, and Provincetown, with stops for farmers’ markets, cranberry bogs, fall celebrations, and biking trails along the way

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Coastal Calm: Day Trips from Providence That Skip the Crowds

The Ocean State, known for its stunning coastal views and deep maritime heritage, is geographically divided by Narragansett Bay. On the East Bay, the neighboring towns of Warren and Bristol embody everything we love about coastal New England, with their historic streets, waterfront parks, creative dining, and seaside views. Whether you're planning a low-key family vacation or solo travel for a taste of New England culture. there's plenty to see and enjoy.

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New England Harvest Season: Farmstands, Orchards, & Coastal Vineyards

New England’s fall harvest is more than apples and foliage—it’s farmstands stacked with heirloom squash, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, late-summer sweet corn, cranberry bogs, and coastal vineyards pouring new releases. Use this guide to plan easy day trips and weekend getaways across all six states.

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Newport Polo: America's Oldest Polo Club

Newport and polo have been intertwined for nearly 150 years. It’s not just a sport here — it’s a tradition, a social gathering, and a piece of living history.

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Dining Guide to Newport & Aquidneck Island

Newport’s dining culture is as rich as its history: refined fine dining, bustling raw bars, clam shacks by the sand, vineyards and breweries, and markets brimming with local products. In autumn, many of these places add festivals or seasonal menus that make a visit even more special.

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72 Hours in Lisbon

There’s something undeniably magnetic about Lisbon. It has a way of making you feel both at home and transported all at once. What makes Lisbon special isn't just the sights - it’s the pace. Life moves a little slower here. People linger. Strangers smile. The city is approachable, affordable, and endlessly photogenic. Even getting a bit lost becomes part of the adventure.
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Lisbon spans seven hills, and where there's a hill, there's a view! It is a city built from a mosaic of unique neighborhoods & districts, each with its own distinct personality, history, and vibe. Instead of feeling like one big uniform city, Lisbon’s charm comes from how these diverse areas weave together to create a rich, layered experience.
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Lisbon isn’t a place to rush through -it’s a city to feel. It’s for long walks, lingering dinners, spontaneous music, and unexpected views. Whether you’re here for the history, the food, the people, or the mood, Lisbon invites you to slow down and stay a while.
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Chiado Calling

Culture, Coffee & Cobbled Streets - Chiado is where Lisbon’s charm comes alive - an elegant neighborhood that hums with creativity, history, and style. From iconic cafés like A Brasileira to tucked-away bookstores, avant-garde galleries, and the faded grandeur of old theaters, Chiado blends old-world sophistication with a modern, artistic edge. Chiado calls to both the curious and the nostalgic.

Azuléjos Tiles

A significant aspect of Portuguese culture and artistry, these traditional ceramic tiles have a rich history dating back centuries, and they've become emblematic of Portugal's art & architectural landscape. The word "azulejo" comes from the Arabic word "az-zulayj," which means "polished stone." Introduced to Portugal by the Moors in the 15th century, azulejos quickly became a popular form of decoration. Initially, they were mainly used to adorn the walls of churches, palaces, and noble houses.

Azulejos aren't just decorative; they also serve functional purposes, like regulating temperature and providing insulation. Over time, Portuguese artisans developed distinctive styles and techniques, blending Moorish influences with indigenous designs, as well as incorporating elements from other cultures encountered through Portugal's extensive maritime explorations.

Look for them next time you're in Portugal!