Boston
It was easy to fall for Boston, with its handsome Federal and Victorian architecture, its esteemed centers of learning and its Revolutionary spirit. I was smitten even before I moved here. But what sustains this relationship for me is the way the city not only preserves these long-standing traditions, but also continues to add to its history of innovation and progress. The Innovation Trail is an impressive showcase of the city’s prowess in science and technology, but that’s just the beginning. In the 25 years I have lived here, the city has driven social change, rediscovered its waterfront, protected and promoted the offshore islands, evolved into a cycling city, developed a renowned contemporary art scene and transformed neighborhoods. I can’t wait to see what Boston comes up with next. Buy the book from Lonely Planet…
New England
Boston
There is a lot packed into this mid-sized city: historical sites and modern innovations, American heritage and international cultures, plus art on every avenue and sports in every season. Plan your days, but leave time for detours (literally and figuratively).
Around Boston
Leave Boston behind to delve deeper into the regin’s rich past and to explore the dramatic and diverse North Atlantic coastline.
Central Mass & the Berkshires
The regions of Central and Western Massachusetts artfully blend the cultural and cosmopolitan with the rural and rustic. Buy the book from Lonely Planet…
Caribbean Islands
Anguilla
Kick back and relax on one of 33 glorious beaches, indulging in cooling dips in turquoise waters, decadent barbecue lunches and soulful island tunes.
St Kitts & Nevis
Go beyond the beach to hike volcanic mountains, snorkel in reef-filled waters, and discover the rich history of this two-island nation.
Sint Maarten (St-Martin)
Relish this delicious mash-up of European and Afro-Carib cultures – all against a backdrop of Caribbean beachy bliss. Buy the book from Lonely Planet…
Costa Rica
In 25 years of traveling to Costa Rica, one of my favorite memories is from my first canal cruise to Tortuguero. We saw so many monkeys and sloths that I lost cocunt; the irdlife was magnificent; the crocs were lined up on the bank. Just when I thought I had seen it all, we spotted a baby sloth that had fallen into the water and was being carried downstream by the swift current. Aware that the little guy would be swept right into a croc’s open mouth, the boat driver offered him a paddle. The sloth climbed right out and we gave him a lift to safety.
This incident captures so much of what I love about Costa Rica–not only the incredible, unexpected opportunities to see wildlife, but also the care and pride that Ticos demonstrate in protecting the natural world around them. See more on Lonely Planet…
Experience Costa Rica
A microcosm of Costa Rica itself, Northern Costa Rica shows off the country’s highlights, from the steaming volcanoes and misty cloud forests of the Cordillera de Guanacaste to the inky lagoons and dense rainforest of the Northern Lowlands.
- Lounge on deserted beaches and swim in the serene Golfo de Santa Elena
- Witness the power of the highly active Volcan Rincon de la Vieja
- Swim under a waterfall at Llanos de Cortes
- Swim in the dreamy blue waters of the Rio Celeste
- Hike (or fly) through the clouds at Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Visit Monteverde restaurants to feast on tantalizing food in surprising settings
- Spot wildlife at Sloths’ Territory and other rainforest nature preserves
- Follow the lava flows from the biggest eruptions of Volcan Arenal
- Ride the rapids or float through the forests of the Rio Sarapiqui
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Experience New England
Can one city be all things to all people? Boston sure does try. This is where folks are as passionate about intellectual pursuits as they are about sports, where art and technology are intertwined, and where a fascinating history is matched by a progressive vibe.
- Bowl the New England way at Sacco’s Bowl Haven
- Discover the artsy side of the MIT campus
- See Boston and Cambridge from the seat of a bicycle
- Be fashionable and shop local on Newbury Street
- Sip tea amid the elegance of the Boston Public Library
- Tantalze your tastebuds in the North End
- Get spooked in Boston’s oldest crypts and cemeteries
- Hobnob with the artists in the SoWa arts district
- Catch the ocean breeze at the Boston Harbor Islands
- Buy the book at Lonely Planet…
IMPORTANT
Hello I am the owner of Celeste Mountain Lodge in Costa Rica and would really need to have direct contact with someone in regards to inaccuracies / changes in our property and upgrades of local infrastructure in the region.
Thank you so much for the immediate attention.
Thanks for getting in touch, Joel. I will forward your comment to my editor, but I urge you to contact LP directly using the web form on the site: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/contact/
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