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Is there a better place to celebrate “La Vigilia” — otherwise known as the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” — than in Rhode Island? Our large Italian-American population and nickname “The Ocean State” make us the ideal setting for this expansive, seafood-only meal that is a beloved Christmas Eve tradition.

Tracing out-of-town court records, you can chart the pair’s destructive path, and eventually their crimes caught up to them – or at least to Rosse, who was declared a witch. “The court decided that Shingleterry was under Mary’s spell and he was…

Authors Amy Bruni, Rory Raven, Christopher Rondina, and others share tales and 37 locations for getting your fright on this Halloween White Horse Tavern Photo courtesy of RIHS Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:00 am By Bob Curley, Abbie Lahmers,…

Montego Bay is the gateway to Jamaica for most tourists who visit the island, and while some journey on to resort areas like Ocho Rios or Negril, ‘Mobay’ itself is the final destination for millions of visitors each year. And while Jamaica’s…

The Best Caribbean Resorts for Snorkeling, From Bonaire to Belize to Andros Anse Chastanet The sister resort to the iconic Jade Mountain is perched right on one of the best beaches in Saint Lucia. Just 30 feet off the coast of the hotel is a…

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From historic farms to steam engines, gilded mansions to contemporary art exhibitions, there’s a museum experience for everyone in the Ocean State Amble up to the ticket counter for the Newport mansions this season and you’ll see that a single day at…

Is bigger better when it comes to cruise ships? Royal Caribbean certainly believes so: its Icon Class of cruise ships are the largest afloat in the world. The debutant Icon of the Seas, launched in 2024, weighs in at nearly a quarter of a million…

From the world-class resorts in Antigua to the laid-back, beachy charm of neighboring Barbuda, there are quite a few reasons why travelers are flocking to the twin-island paradise, which is seeing record visitor numbers for the destination. Whether…

Dutch St. Maarten may get more attention than its French neighbor — it has the island’s airport and the bulk of its bigger hotels— but French St. Martin abounds with charms of its own, from lovely boutique hotels to some of the best restaurants in…

Overwater villas at Caribbean resorts aren’t just a novelty — they’re also among the most luxurious and beautiful accommodations you can stay in. And while all of the bungalows perched above the waves have their charms, some stand out among the rest.…

Overwater villas at Caribbean resorts aren’t just a novelty — they’re also among the most luxurious and beautiful accommodations you can stay in. And while all of the bungalows perched above the waves have their charms, some stand out among the rest.…

Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort (the sister property to Jade Mountain) has a host of familiar amenities, including a spa, cooking classes, chocolate making classes, and water sports activities like scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. But…