Truro Beach
This gorgeously untarnished world of sweeping dunes and fresh Atlantic air is about as idyllic as nature gets. That may seem to be true of many Cape shorelines, but this one stands out from others for its spectacular and endless stretches of perfectly undisturbed white sand. With nary a touch of human architecture for miles, this slip of coast also provides a view of the sunrise that approaches the sublime. Rte. 6, Truro, MA .
The Harbor View Hotel
With its sweeping vistas of the Edgartown Lighthouse and Chappaquiddick Island, the Harbor View Hotel doesn’t have to try that hard to attract guests. But instead of resting on its scenic laurels, this luxury hotel offers comfortable preppy-modern rooms, over-the-top private cottages, and a swimming pool complete with a cushy new al fresco bar and first-come, first-served fresh-baked doughnuts on Sundays. 131 N. Water St., Edgartown, MA 2539, harbor-view.com.
Demiche Beauté
Want a classic chignon with loose tendrils? Or how about soft waves that’ll hold their shape from ceremony to reception? Demiche’s team of stylists specializes in elegant, swept-back looks that perfectly frame and highlight your features. And with a flair for constructing braided bridesmaid styles, Demiche has your A-team covered, too. 7 Lincoln St., Wakefield, MA 01880, demiche.com.
B/spoke
If you don’t like to sweat, B/spoke’s cycling classes are not for you. Those who relish getting drenched in the name of a good, clean workout, however, will appreciate this studio’s state-of-the-art bikes, pump-you-up tracks, and peppy instructors, who use hand weights and core work to target more than just the legs in heart-pounding sessions. Amp up your experience with B/spoke’s "hot" ride, a hilly adventure in sizzling temps, and feel the burn. 101 Federal St., Boston, MA 02110, bspokestudios.com.
Reelhouse
Outdoor dining is a great way to see the city from every angle — and that's exactly why we love Eastie’s waterfront Reelhouse, which offers uncommonly sweeping skyline views to accompany its specialty spritzes and global cuisine. Plus, it’s just a short walk away from the Tall Ship, its new sibling oyster bar located aboard an actual 245-foot vessel moored at a pier. 6 New St., East Boston, MA 02128, reelhouseboston.com.
Stacey Kuehn
Whether you’re after soft, side-swept curls or a play on the classic French twist, your locks are safe in traveling stylist Stacey Kuehn’s hands. Kuehn, who’s worked with such celebrity clients as Taylor Swift and Gwyneth Paltrow, draws from years of editorial experience to create wedding-day ’dos that look like they came straight out of the pages of a fashion magazine. staceykuehn.com.
Fini Concierge
Need to grab groceries for your next dinner party? Set up a last-minute car inspection? Don't sweat it—just call Fini Concierge, a small firm that helps busy people all over Massachusetts find the assistance they need. Choose from the _ la carte service list, or opt for a monthly membership—either way, Fini will get it all done, leaving you free to tackle the next 50 things on your mile-long to-do list. 665 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02215, finiconcierge.com.
George Dossas, Equinox
When we're working out to Gaga alongside 20 perfect strangers, we like to follow one rule of thumb: Don't stop moving. And no one keeps us going like Dossas, whose energetic routines—whether in Kettlebell Knockout or Hard Body Meltdown classes—are unfailingly synchronized to heart-pumping beats. If we ever pause while Dossas is teaching, it's only to wipe away the sweat. 131 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA 2116, equinox.com.
Ame Wren
A self-described "yoga mutt," Ame Wren borrows liberally from various yoga traditions, and even incorporates music and dance—the result being a more intense, less snoozy workout. Be prepared to sweat when you register for her classes at Equinox, Sports Club/LA, and North End Yoga. Be prepared to have fun, too, especially at her hip-hop yoga class at Back Bay Yoga. Cambridge, MA amewren.com.
Fitcorp, Prudential Center
Tired of sweating on prehistoric equipment in dimly lit subterranean weight rooms? Head to Fitcorp at the Prudential Center, where floor-to-ceiling windows lend natural light to rows of treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, and free weights. Convenient schedules—and affordable parking—make it a cinch to get to classes including circuit boxing, power yoga, and tai chi. The clean locker rooms and courteous trainers will keep you running back for more. Prudential Center, Boston, MA fitcorp.com.
Barneys New York
Take it off, you say? We say piling it on can be much sexier. In addition to its sweat-inducing shoe and handbag departments, the bilevel Copley Place location packs in a blindingly comprehensive range of shades by Lanvin and Oliver Peoples, wallets by Goyard, and headbands and hats by Jennifer Ouellette, Eugenia Kim, and Zimmerman. In cooler months, you'll find a mélange of cozy-chic scarves, gloves, and socks. Bring it on! 100 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 2116, barneys.com.
Spit
Because you'll never be able to hear the nasty things you say to each other over the din. 13 Landsdowne St., Boston, MA .
Fitcorp, Prudential Center location
Somewhere between the grunting at Mike's Gym II and the primping at Sports Club/LA falls Fitcorp's new Prudential Center location, which strikes just the right balance of sweating and socializing. At 31,000 square feet, it's Fitcorp's largest health club, and it's become the gym for those who'd rather not pay for the more upscale fitness-cum-spa experiences around town. With this gym's more than 100 machines (from treadmills to stair-climbers to recumbent bikes), yoga and aerobics classes, big-screen TVs scattered all over, and 10 p.m. weeknight closing, any excuse not to join sounds like just that—an excuse. Prudential Center, Boston, MA fitcorp.com.
Topper's Restaurant at the Wauwinet
A quick ferry ride from Straight Wharf drops Sunday gourmands at the Wauwinet, where the garden at the inn's restaurant, Topper's, isn't just for show. In the hours before the brunch rush, chef David Daniels (formerly of XV Beacon's Federalist) can be seen plucking herbs for his refined recipes, which include Wauwinet turkey hash, cinnamon-sugar beignets, and a Kobe beef-and-short rib burger. Elegant yet comfortable banquettes and sweeping views of Nantucket Sound have encouraged many a brunch-goer to linger; sometimes all the way till dinner. 120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA 2554, .
Peter Mark
While the Metrosexual dithered over exfoliants and the GQ Dandy sweated his tie width, a new male animal was emerging from the sartorial ooze. Or so declared the Times of London this spring, coining the term 'Nouveau Lad' to describe he who embraces the 'stealth-smart' of eye-catching, long-lasting sportswear. Funny—he sounds an awful lot like Peter Mark Guy to us. Everything at this five-year-old outpost suits his knock-around handsomeness, from sturdy Agave tees and jeans to color-splashed Robert Graham button-downs and funky but functional Triple Five Soul hoodies. 10 Market Sq., Newburyport, MA 1950, .