The North of Boston tourism awards Destination Excellence Summit gathered more than 200 professionals at Salem’s Hawthorne Hotel on November 19 to address a critical question: how does a region coordinate tourism strategy across 34 cities and towns while maintaining authentic local character? The timing proved symbolic—the Hawthorne Hotel celebrated its 100th birthday while hosting discussions about the next century

We’re all craving a bit of adventure these days. While traveling may be difficult for a number of reasons, there are things you can do right in your own backyard to help stave off boredom and get a change of scenery. Beverly is home to some of the area’s best art experiences, downtown dining, historic locales, and sprawling green spaces.

Beverly Ma.  The streets were lined with smiling faces and revelers enjoying the annual Beverly Holiday Parade. After 72 years, this annual tradtion of holiday celebration and pagaentry still goes strong with over a dozen floats, multiple marching bands, and hundreds of marchers.  To learn more about the parade and for a really snazzt timeline featuring some historic photos please