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Boston to Salem Day Trip: 13 Thrilling Attractions Beyond Halloween

Jackie Gately Boston, Massachusetts, Salem May 23, 2022May 23, 20222019, Destinations, New England, United States 39 Comments

Salem, Massachusetts is a favorite fall destination in New England that’s especially popular during October. It makes a great Boston to Salem day trip. With historic and present-day ties to witchcraft, Salem rings in the Halloween spirit with loads of

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Fun Things to Do in Arizona (Including 5 Beginner Travel Tips)

Jackie Gately Arizona, Winter September 11, 2021November 4, 20212021, Destinations, United States

You’ll find lots of fun things to do in Arizona – so many that it can be overwhelming! That’s why we’ve put together this short list with beginner travel tips. It will help you get a big-picture of what you

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Bailey Island Maine: How to Plan a Day Trip to Breathtaking “Lands End”

Jackie Gately Bailey's Island, Harpswell, Maine July 21, 2020May 18, 20222020, Destinations, Explore, New England

This is much of what I love about Maine. The rugged wilderness. The untamed Atlantic. A string of islands close to Harpswell’s shore made of shoal and sediment and sand—and perfumed by wild roses that somehow manage to take root.

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Winter Scenes from the Mountain Village of Bethel Maine

Jackie Gately Bethel, Maine, Winter October 10, 2018November 4, 20212018, Destinations, New England, United States
A Visit to Bethel Maine

Bethel, Maine is a charming New England town we visit each year to meet friends who ski in the area. The quaint mountain village lies between some of the highest mountains in Maine. Winter in Bethel Maine offers ample opportunity for

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The Best Place to See the Sunset Over Florence [Fiesole Italy]

Jackie Gately Fiesole, Florence, Italy July 24, 2018January 5, 20212018, Destinations, Europe
sunset over florence Italian villa

Exploring the Tuscan Hill Town of Fiesole Nestled in the gentle curve between two mountains high above Florence, Italy, you’ll find Fiesole. Favored by aristocrats and wealthy Florentines for its summer breezes and stunning views, it lies across the Arno

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A Pilgrimage to Bramasole in Cortona Italy

Jackie Gately Cortona, Italy March 5, 2018May 6, 20222018, Destinations, Europe
Cortona Italy Church View

During 14-days in Italy, I visited cultural gems including Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre, Positano, Fiesole, and even my heritage hometown in Campania. But Cortona was  a pilgrimage because it’s the inspiration behind the book and movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun.”

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24 Hours in Venice Italy During “Carnevale”

Jackie Gately Italy, Venice February 19, 2018June 10, 20222018, Destinations, Europe
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We loved the romantic gondolas navigating the Grand Canal and the baroque architecture of Venice, Italy. But because our trip coincided with Carnevale di Venezia, the costumes were definitely the main attraction. Even though the February weather was cool and damp, it

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A Beach Lover’s Winter Getaway to Cat Island, Bahamas

Jackie Gately Bahamas, Caribbean Islands, Cat Island, Winter January 6, 2018November 4, 20212018, Caribbean, Destinations, Hotels

I celebrated a certain “big” birthday in the Caribbean. Cat Island, Bahamas is a dreamy place. It’s one of the six Bahamas Out Islands, which also include The Abacos, Acklins, Andros, The Berry Islands, and Bimini. It truly is my island

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Positively Positano: 48 Hours on the Amalfi Coast

Jackie Gately Italy, Positano November 19, 2017December 3, 20202017, 2018, Destinations, Europe
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My Brief Love Affair with Positano On my whirlwind 14-day tour of Italy, I’d scheduled only one night in Positano before scheduled to leave the Amalfi Coast for my family’s inland hometown of Ariano Irpino. Of course, that changed as

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Manchester Vermont Lodging: Great New England Vacation Spot

Jackie Gately Manchester, Vermont October 15, 2017October 9, 20212017, Casual-Luxury Travel, Destinations, Hotels, New England, United States
Mount Equinox Manchester Vermont

One weekend, our blended family of six piled into the car and road-tripped north for a weekend getaway to Manchester Vermont. Our destination? The Wilburton Inn, a hilltop Tudor-style mansion with several private villas, was a great Manchester Vermont lodging

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Jackie Gately Luxury Travel Blogger at Enjoy Travel LifeI’m Jackie Gately, an empty-nester from Boston Massachusetts and the founder of Enjoy Travel Life.  I’d love to help you discover dream destinations and learn to live your best empty-nesting life. If I can do it, so can you! Learn more about me and my blog here.

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