Quick, escape.

Whether you yearn for a secluded seaside retreat or crave a big city scene, these 10 quick getaways provide the perfect mini escape. All are in New England, less than a tank of gas away, so none...

Rhodies Rule!

These New England favorites enliven any landscape and ask little in return.

by Megan Fulweiler

World of Extremes

In the state’s smallest, most isolated, and most seasonal of towns, summer and winter are worlds apart. That’s something Block Island residents love–or leave.

by Gail Braccidiferro

Tag Sale

35 fabulous ways to outfit your home and spruce your garden without blowing your budget.

by Megan Fulweiler

Ride The Wild Surf

Rhode Island is home to points and reefs that can set up the perfect surf session. But pristine waves come with a price—crowds, extreme conditions and the need for experience have driven a few...

Get Fit

25 outside-the-box alternatives to your tired treadmill-and-weights routine that are guaranteed to get you to ditch the clicker.

Body Work

Lately, Rhode Island seems to be bursting at the seams with spas. We've visited thirty of them to bring you the tools and trends to help you make the most of your spa experience, whether you’re...

School of Fish

On the Blackstone River, a fisherman leans his lesson from a master angler.

by Michael MacKinnon

The Tastemaker

Guiding the decorating desires of Newport socialites takes the skills of a diplomat as John Piexinho has discovered.

by Ged Carbone

Hidden Treasures

Settle into a pretty and private garden oasis and leave the noisy demands of city life behind.

by Megan Fulweiler