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Island vacations call for cruising around town or riding to the beach on your bicycle. We love to tour Martha's Vineyard on two wheels—none of that pesky traffic or troublesome parking to deal with. Bike over to the brewery or take the family out for a spin on some of the island's 40 miles of bike paths.

We love our four-legged friends at our Stowe boutique hotel Field Guide, so much so that we added several dog-friendly suites (see our post about Stowe Pet-friendly

New Englanders love their ice cream, whether it's in the height of summer or as the leaves start to turn and the cooler fall weather arrives. It's no different in Newburyport, home of our boutique Plum Island hotel Blue—Inn on the Beach, where several shops are turning out freshly churned ice cream from local dairies.

Salem has some of the best seafood restaurants around, many located on historic wharfs and offering great views of the harbor. Our boutique hotels are located right in the heart of downtown Salem, meaning any one of these seafood restaurants are just a short walk away.

If you are a regular visitor, you know that Kennebunkport is a standout among small towns for its number of dining establishments and the quality of the experiences they offer. But even if you are a creature of habit – destined to return to Mabel’s for a classic

Salem has a great restaurant scene, with many high-quality and hip eateries lining the quaint downtown streets and waterfront. Guests of our boutique Salem hotels, love to enjoy Salem's dining scene after exploring all its historical and witchy attractions.