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The holiday season is in full swing and I recently met friends for dinner and shopping at the Holiday Shoppes at Tuscan Village in Salem, N.H. The outdoor holiday market is so festive and I highly recommend settling in before a firepit with a Mistletoe Margarita from the outside bar.

For more festive outings this month, I’ve rounded up the best destinations in New England at Christmastime. If you’re eyeing future getaways, discover which Mass. spot was named one of the hottest destinations for 2026. This week, I’m also taking you inside a $13,000 flight between Boston and Paris and sharing

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