Winter Escapes: Now Departing For...
Your guide to fleeing the New England deep freeze. From where and when to fly, to what to do on arrival, we round up all the details for a smartly planned, impeccably timed retreat.
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With local airports offering more than a dozen new nonstops that can whisk travelers from slush to sunshine in under six hours, there's no dearth of ways to flee the bleak skies and arctic temperatures that really start getting old, oh, right about now. From where and when to fly, to what to do on arrival, we've rounded up all the details you'll need for a smartly planned, impeccably timed retreat.
Plus: A Bostonian's socialite- and snowbird-approved guide to Florida.
Your Guide to...
St. Thomas and Turks and Caicos
Sitting Targets
Need to get away, now? We polled local travel agents on which winter flights from Logan almost always have room for latecomers.
These nonstop destinations cater to the heat-averse with indoor culture and outdoor pursuits.
A Bostonian's Guide to the Sunshine State
We braved sand, socialites, and lots of bright colors to bring you everything you need to know to seem as if you've been wintering there for years.
Click here for A Primer on Navigating the State's Seven Hubs, Plus the Keys!
Schmooze Control
A social calendar for the visiting partygoer.
Looking the Part
Old old-money outfits are bo-ring. Spend your pre-trip shopping
trip stocking up on these staples of the new Gold Coast chic.
A Place in the Sun
Steep declines in the Florida housing market and a plethora of available inventory make this a savvy time to rent or buy a second home there.
Making Waves, the Right Way
In Palm Beach County, veteran scenesters dish on what to do, who to know, and where to go to get noticed.
