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New England travel tips for the last days of winter
Readers weigh in on pajamas at Logan Airport. Plus, a Vermont ski wedding, and the story behind the Berkshires’ colorful winter icicles.
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We made it to March, which means spring is nearly here. As excited as I am for that, I was reminded of New England’s winter beauty during a recent overnight stay with friends on Newfound Lake in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire. I thoroughly enjoyed witnessing the ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing at the serene and beautiful lake (and I may have made a snow angel or two!).
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Hats off to the social media team at Tampa International Airport, who sparked nationwide debate over airport attire last week after suggesting in a humorous post on X that travelers should be banned from wearing pajamas. Find out how local readers feel about a possible pajama ban at Logan. This week I’m also sharing details about the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Maine Maple Sunday, and a pick-your-own daffodil farm in Connecticut.
Should pajamas be banned at Logan Airport?
I am not a pajama wearer when I travel. But I do dress for comfort. After Tampa International Airport jokingly suggested a pajama ban last week, I asked local travelers if they’d like to see one in Boston and more than 200 readers responded with passionate viewpoints on both sides of the issue. “I’d rather be comfortable than well dressed on a plane,” wrote Ryan from Manchester. Read more responses from local travelers.
Get the story behind this bride and groom on the slopes in Vermont
Destination weddings are a lot of fun, especially for Massachusetts residents Evan Stark and Kristyn Brophy Stark, who recently said their vows before family and friends at Vermont’s Killington. I chatted with the skiing enthusiasts, who described how they worked a celebratory run into their big day (during very cold conditions!).
The story behind these colored icicles in the Berkshires
Have you driven the famous Hairpin Turn on Route 2 in the Berkshires during the winter months? I have and it’s not for the faint of heart! But the colorful icicles cascading down the rock sure are beautiful. Find out how they get their color and what else there is to do in that area.
Travel tips:
- Are you heading to the famous South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year? It’s happening on March 15 and is expected to attract up to 1 million visitors. Parade goers should note that the route will be reversed this year.
- Attention, maple lovers: the 43rd Annual Maine Maple Sunday weekend takes place March 21-22 and will include tours, tastings, live music, and other events happening at sugarhouses and farms statewide. Plan your trip using this map of events.
- Halfinger Farms, a family-owned farm in Higganum, Conn., reopens April 1 with more than 150,000 daffodils available for picking. Guests can also shop for spring plants in the farm’s greenhouses.
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- Southwestlaunched a three-day deal on spring airfare this week, with one-way flights for as low as $59 for trips taken between March 24 and May 20. The deal ends March 5.
- Ski for free by taking advantage of the Ski Degree package at the Hanover Inn in Hanover, N.H., available through the end of the 2026 ski season. The package includes one complimentary mid-week Dartmouth Skiway lift ticket per registered guest (valid Tuesday through Thursday); a curated in-room ski welcome amenity; and transportation to and from Dartmouth Skiway. (Weekend guests who book the package receive 20% off lift tickets, ski lessons, and equipment rentals).
- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the city at the Revere Hotel Boston Common by booking the hotel’s Get Lucky package, good for stays through March 31. The package includes a $50 dining credit to the on-site restaurant Rebel’s Guild, which is serving a special St. Patrick’s Day menu between March 13-18.
- Traveling into the city of Boston this month? Discover 10 free things to do in March, from live music to art classes to open mic poetry.
I’ll leave you with this photo I took of a frozen and beautiful Newfound Lake in New Hampshire.
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Whether you’re traveling this week or planning your next escape, enjoy the journey.
— Kristi
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