Maryland reveals its gems in a state of high contrast, from the otherworldly expanses of the Eastern Shore and its multi-generational watermen’s culture to the indie charms of Baltimore where the patron saint is John Waters. In a single day, you can watch the sun rising over the Atlantic, ogle art in the city and commune with nature in shouting distance of Northern Virginia’s grapevines. But why go so fast when there’s so much to savor? Maryland rewards those who […]

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Compact though it may be, Delaware is home to craft breweries, natural sites that feel far away from anywhere and a host of museums and estates. All you need to do is leave the highway, and the magic unfolds. Whether you keep it low-key, toes firmly planted in the sand, or glam up and head to the opera, you’ll feel like you’ve been let in on a secret. Venture out and feel sorry for those folks who never veer off […]

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Travelers have always aspired to proclaim: “I was here.”  And at the threshold of the 20th century, the hot new craze — the postcard — was the Instagram of its day. For the price of a penny stamp, postcards allowed travelers to share their experiences with folks back home. The images helped people articulate their place in the world.  By 1908, more than 667 million postcards were mailed in the United States alone… Read more… Published in the July / August 2018 […]

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In some places, beach towns all run together. Sky. Water. Sand. Check. Not so at the Jersey Shore. From retro swimming spots dotted with hotels, bars and restaurants to hidden beaches tucked just out of sight, the state’s best swimming destinations are big on personality and great things to do, kind of like Jersey itself. The coastal scene has legit beach cred. Case in point: The very first boardwalk in the United States graced Atlantic City’s oceanfront way back in […]

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Here’s the thing about New Jersey. Within an hour’s drive from your hotel, you can find yourself just about anywhere. The state’s huge—and dare we say, underrated—cities are home to fabulous restaurants and vibrant art scenes. Deep forests with twisting trails make the outside world disappear. There’s the beach, which ranges from deserted island to laid-back urbane by the mile. Then, the world-class museums and heritage sites that tell the state’s story while maintaining a modern heartbeat. When you tire of one […]

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As a kid growing up in the 1980s, the seaside atmosphere seemed to be built on sound. Waves crashed and roared, in contest with the siren-scream of arcade games and boardwalk basslines. Kids shouted into salt air while descending waterslides, landing in pools with a splash. Metal spatulas clanged on grill plates, white hot. During day trips to Seaside Heights, the closest thing to silence was the Sky Ride, that ’60s riff on a ski lift strung above the boards. After […]

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