I skip the Hamptons and head to a coastal town in Connecticut instead. It's less crowded and wonderful year-round.

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A brick-lined street in Madison, Connecticut with a parked Vespa near a large tree with a license plate that reads
I traded my weekends in the Hamptons for some great times in Madison, Connecticut.

Allison Tibaldi

I took a round-trip ferry to Martha's Vineyard for $79. The ocean views and full-service bar weren't even the best parts.

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Several people on a dock lined up to board a large white and blue ferry. A man in the foreground wears a blue jacket and black backpack.
I took a ferry to Martha's Vineyard for a short trip and had a positive experience.

Andrea McHugh

I've lived in New England my whole life. There's one Maine town I swear by visiting in late spring.

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A street in Ogunquit, Maine, featuring quaint buildings including a pottery shop and jewelry studio.
Ogunquit, Maine, offers tons of coastal charm.

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I thought moving abroad was exactly what I needed. I ended up finding something even better in a small US city.

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The writer, her husband, and their dog standing in front of a car and a Christmas tree.
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Jennifer Henry

I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

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Author Alexa Mellardo in front of holiday lights at Terrain
Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.

Alexa Mellardo

I've lived in New England my whole life. There's one coastal city I swear by visiting for a cozy winter weekend.

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A street near Bowen's Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport is my favorite place to visit during the winter.

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I've traveled the world and lived on 6 continents. At age 40, I finally found my forever home.

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The writer's family at home on a beach in Rhode Island.
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Loren Braunohler

I'm a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city.

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Amanda standing on Acorn Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a New Yorker, my first trip to Boston was filled with surprises.

Amanda Shammas

My favorite New England day trip is a coastal neighborhood with Gilded Age flair — and it's even better during the fall

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Napatree Beach in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
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Tanya Edwards

I've spent my whole life exploring Connecticut's small towns. There's just one gem I make sure to visit every fall.

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Author Alexa Mellardo holding pumpkin on picnic bench in front of Silverman's Farm Market
Visiting Easton, Connecticut, in the fall makes me feel as though I'm stepping into a romantic comedy.

Alexa Mellardo

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