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Easing up East: New York, Cape Cod, and Boston in 11 Days
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Easing up East: New York, Cape Cod, and Boston in 11 Days

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  1. 1 Kayaking down the Hudson River for unprecedented views of New York City
  2. 2 Visiting Martha's Vineyard on a curated tour of the island's lighthouses, beaches, and villages
  3. 3 Tasting your way through Queens, New York, and South End, Boston, on sightseeing food crawls
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