Kristi Palma

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Culture Writer at Boston.com

Culture writer for @BostonDotCom, focusing on New England travel. Always planning a trip.

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Mass. has one of the best doughnut shops in America

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

Somehow the smell of doughnuts is even sweeter when the shop is nationally renowned, and Massachusetts boasts one of the best in the nation, according to USA Today readers. The publication released a list of the 10 best donut shops in America on Wednesday, part of its 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Back Door Donuts in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard ranked No. 5.
One of the most 'amazing' lakes in the U.S. is in New England

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

Summer means embracing the nature-filled joys of lake life and New England has one of the best lakes in the nation, according to USA Today readers. The publication recently released a list of 10 “amazing” lakes in America, part of its 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York ranked No. 9. “Lakes across the United States have plenty to offer for those who enjoy the great outdoors,” wrote USA Today.
New American Airlines routes between Cape Cod and 2 U.S. cities begin this week

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

American Airlines is launching new seasonal nonstop service between Hyannis and both Philadelphia and Chicago this week. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline will begin flights between Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis and Philadelphia International Airport on June 19 and Cape Cod Gateway Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport on June 21. The Chicago flights will run on Saturdays through Aug. 30 and the Philadelphia flights will run daily through Sept. 2.
These 5 campgrounds are among the best in the Northeast in 2025,

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

We have some happy campers in New England, according to The Dyrt. The camping website released the results of its 10 best places to camp in the Northeast Region in 2025 on Tuesday and half of the winners are located in New England. Nearly 81.1 million Americans camped in 2024 and 5.8 million were first time campers, according to The Dyrt.
New England beach towns to know

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

You’re reading Scenic Six, Boston.com’s guide to New England travel. Sign up to get hidden gems, travel tips, and must-visit spots in your inbox every week. Welcome back to Scenic Six. New England has so many fun beach towns, so we asked readers to share their favorites. I’ve also got plenty of recommendations for those traveling to Cape Cod and the Islands this summer, including which Cape beaches have stepped up security for the Fourth of July.
Tell us: What destinations should be on a Massachusetts travel bucket list?

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

Massachusetts is full of iconic summer destinations, which can make creating an itinerary challenging for out-of-state travelers. So let’s help a fellow traveler out by naming the absolute must-visit spots across the Bay State this summer. Is it Fenway Park? Faneuil Hall? Or maybe it’s Martha’s Vineyard or Tanglewood in the Berkshires?
A refreshed 10th floor rooftop lounge just opened in Haverhill

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

Travelers can sip drinks high above the city at a new rooftop lounge in Haverhill. Skyline Social, formerly BOSA Skies, is a reimagined lounge 10 stories above the city that opened on Thursday. The 4,800 square-foot space atop The Heights, a luxury apartment community on the banks of the Merrimack River, offers seasonal cocktails, shareable bites, and sweeping city views. It was created by Lupoli Companies and was inspired by “Miami rooftop glam and Essex County charm,” according to the team.
This budget airline is ending all flights to Logan Airport this fall

1 week ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

Logan Airport will have one fewer budget airline this fall. Low-cost Icelandic airline PLAY is halting all U.S. flights by October, the company announced in a press release, and flights to Logan Airport will end Sept. 15, according to the airline’s website. The airline announced in October that it was scaling back U.S. service in 2025 after “disappointing” profits in the North American market.
7 of the most beautiful beach towns in New England

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

New England has so many beautiful beach towns, but some rise above the rest, according to Boston.com readers. Bar Harbor, Maine was recently named among the most beautiful beach towns in the world by Travel + Leisure, so we asked readers for their picks for most gorgeous beach town in the region and they praised destinations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Ahead, check out the beach towns readers feel are the most beautiful. About Nantucket’s Cisco Beach, Edward M.
Police are stepping up safety measures July 4th at these Cape Cod beaches

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Kristi Palma

Police are increasing safety measures at Dennis beaches this fourth of July after a history of unrest. The Dennis Police Department and town of Dennis implemented new restrictions at Mayflower Beach, Chapin Memorial Beach, and Bayview Beach last year such as not selling daily parking passes and zero tolerance for alcohol, drugs, overly loud music, and unsafe behavior. This year, police are adding the same restrictions at West Dennis Beach.