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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

Top 20 Resorts in New England: Readers' Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in New England.

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Chatham Bars InnHotelSince 1914, Chatham Bars Inn Resort & Spa has been the Cape's most elegant luxury destination.
Wequassett Resort & Golf ClubHotelThis Cape Cod resort feels like a New England movie set—it combines the best of a nostalgic—but high-end—camp-coded…
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Inn by the SeaHotelCape Elizabeth, United StatesOur Pet-Friendly Inn Is Perfect For Waterfront Dining, Event Venues, Spa Days And More.
Woodstock Inn & ResortHotelWoodstock, United StatesSet in the heart of the Green Mountains, our Woodstock, Vermont, hotel invites you to wander along a welcoming main…
Hidden PondHotelKennebunkport, United StatesFrom the moment you arrive at Hidden Pond®, you will know you’re in for an altogether different experience.
Weekapaug InnHotelWeekapaug, United StatesA recently renovated legendary seaside inn on the National Register of Historic Places, the 27-room, six-suite…
The Lodge at Spruce PeakHotelStowe, United States"Nestled into the mountainside in the quintessential storybook town of Stowe," this alpine ski lodge offers views of…
The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf ClubHotelBrewster, United StatesAh, to disappear into a thicket of dunes as the summer quiets to a close: At this rambling estate in sleepy Brewster,…
Cliff House MaineHotelCape Neddick, United StatesJust a few steps in front door and you're confronted with the hotel's raison d'être: the jaw-dropping cliffs.
The WauwinetNature reserveNantucket, United StatesIt takes a bit of a drive to get to the hotel, which is located on the far northeastern side of Nantucket island.
Winnetu Oceanside ResortHotelEdgartown, United StatesStay in the best Martha's Vineyard Hotel: Winnetu Oceanside Resort.
Ocean HouseHotelWatch Hill, United States
Twin FarmsHotelBarnard, United States
Basin Harbor Resort & Boat ClubHotelVergennes, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 10

The 10 Best Road Trips on the East Coast for Every Season

From the tip of Cape Cod to the tip of the Florida Keys, these itineraries prove there's never a bad season for an East Coast road trip.

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Atlantic White Shark ConservancyPlacejoin expedition tracking great white sharks
Elsewhere
KaiaRestaurantBoston, United Statesstandout Aegean cooking
Gifford HouseGuest houseProvincetown, United Statessquarely in the gay thick of it with nightlife
Dolphin Fleet Whale WatchAttractionProvincetown, United Statesset out for whale watching
Crown & AnchorGuest houseProvincetown, United StatesDance floors, pool decks, and a stage that’s seen things.
A-HousePlaceProvincetown, United Stateslate-night destination
Equality TrailTrailBoston, United Statescommemorates people and places central to Boston's LGBTQ+ history
Cape Cod Lavender FarmSightHarwich, United Statespick lavender and browse house-made products
Truro VineyardsSightTruro, United Stateswines and spirits crafted from maritime-grown grapes
Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveProvincetown, United Statesride through towering dunes
Art's Dune ToursPlaceProvincetown, United Statesride through the towering dunes
Boatslip Tea DanceFestivalProvincetown, United Statesan enduring LGBTQ+ tradition overlooking the harbor
Spiritus PizzaRestaurantProvincetown, United Stateslate-night slice
DesnudaRestaurantBoston, United Stateslistening bar pairing inventive cocktails and small plates
Love FarmsRestaurantDennis, United Statescelebrates region's bounty with farm-grown ingredients
LuneRestaurantDennis, United Statesever-changing menu, earned James Beard Award semifinalist nod
Sal's PlaceRestaurantProvincetown, United Stateswaterfront institution serving classic Italian comfort food
Provincetown Portuguese BakeryBakeryProvincetown, United Statesget favorites before they disappear
The Whitney HotelHotelBoston, United Statesintimacy in Boston
Raffles BostonHotelBoston, United Statesultra-luxury in Boston
The Liberty Hotel, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelBoston, United Statesreimagined former Charles Street Jail
Sleep at Sal'sHotelProvincetown, United Stateswaterfront retreat includes nightly dinners, beach access
Post Office CaféRestaurantProvincetown, United States

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AfarJul 21

Why Travelers Are Looking for Great White Sharks Where the Movie Jaws Took Place

From a distance, the sands of Monomoy Island appear to be freckled with dozens of rocks and logs. As the boat I’m on sails around the southeastern tip of Cape Cod, a hook-shaped peninsula located ...

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Monomoy IslandSightsands appear freckled with dozens of rocks and logs
Shark AlleySightnickname for waters hugging outer edge of Cape Cod
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Atlantic White Shark ConservancyMuseumCape Cod, United Statesnonprofit dedicated to white shark research and conservation
SharktivityPlaceCape Cod, United Statesapp to upload shark sightings and photos

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 15

Where to Find the Best Gluten-Free Meals on Cape Cod

From seafood shacks and ice cream stands to locally sourced sit-downs, travel and food writer Luke Pyenson shares dining destinations not to be missed.

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FishRestaurantGF fried seafood and globally inspired mains.
Chatham Ice Cream BarRestaurantGF ice cream creations.
Buffy’s Ice CreamIce cream shopImaginative gluten-free ice cream sandwiches.
Branches Grill and CafeRestaurantMost of the menu is gluten-free.
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Pickle Jar KitchenRestaurantFalmouth, United StatesGluten-free sandwiches, salads, and French toast.
The PheasantRestaurantDennis, United StatesJerk pork shank with escovitch pickle.
BaleineRestaurantDennis, United StatesSister wine bar to The Pheasant.
Sweet IzzyRestaurantHarwich Port, United StatesDedicated gluten- and dairy-free ice cream shop.
Mac’s on the PierRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesCasual spot with GF fried seafood.
Cooke’s SeafoodRestaurantOrleans, United StatesGF lobster rolls and broiled platters.
Mac’s ShackRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesRefined spot with GF fried seafood and sushi.
PJ’s Family RestaurantRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesGF buns for lobster rolls, dedicated fryer.
The Lobster PotRestaurantProvincetown, United StatesOffers a physical gluten-free menu.
Lewis BrothersRestaurantProvincetown, United StatesHomemade ice cream with safe GF options.
Mac’s Fish HouseRestaurantProvincetown, United StatesGF fried calamari and sushi.

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