From the Atlantic coast to the Berkshire Mountains, there are plenty of places to propose in Massachusetts. Sure, anyone can choose a beach or hiking trail to pop the question. Or, you know, Boston Public Garden, Fenway, or Top of the Hub. But the Getaway Mavens know there are quirky …
What are the best romantic places in Maryland to pop the question? The Getaway Mavens have quite a few ideas. Proposing to the love of your life need not be all pomp and pageantry. For those seeking a more intimate place or circumstance in which to pledge your life to …
This year, spend some time on the Harriet Tubman Trail. It’s a great way to celebrate the 200th birthday (March 2022) of the diminutive woman who smuggled so many of her brethren out of bondage. Remember when Harriet Tubman was supposed to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill in …
In a world where bigger and faster equal better, Mad River Valley Vermont insists on being slow. Skiers know Mad River Glen as one of only three U.S. ski resorts that ban snowboarding (Utah’s Alta and Deer Valley are the other two.) But Mad River Glen’s insistence on a quieter …
WHY GO: When Ayn Rand needed to gather material for The Fountainhead when President William Taft sought a summer home when Tom Thumb came a-courting, they all turned to the Thimble Islands, a slip of Connecticut that many New York City to Boston travelers miss. Most assume that the dingy …
Everyone knows that there are great places to pop the question in Maine. But most people imagine proposing: On rocky ocean-pounded cliffs; over chunks of lobster at a rustic shack; on a Windjammer Cruise. But the northernmost state in New England is more than just its southern coastline. There’s …
Plan to pop the question in Delaware? It doesn’t have to be over the top. These days it seems that marriage proposals have become events themselves, with flash mobs, confetti, big, ambitious concepts, polished production values, and the need for the whole shebang to go viral. Of course, then, your …
Are you thinking about popping the question somewhere in Connecticut? Sure, marriage is a huge commitment. But choosing where you’ll propose is almost as nerve-wracking. Such a choice, however, is not a one-size fits all “proposition.” Some seek an audience: others want to keep “the ask” private. Of course, you …
Romantic Hideaways Far From the Madding Crowd With Omicron surging, and dense cities becoming chaotic cauldrons of Covid, isn’t it time for an escape: For a true romantic hideaway, within a short drive of home? Ducking into an inn in the midst of a forest, or at the tail end …
Situated in the heart of New York’s Capital District, Troy is a vibrant city packed with history, culture, and activities for everyone. With its unique blend of old-world charm and modern revitalization, it’s an exciting destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Here’s our guide to some of …