Weekender

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    Believe it: Houston Is Now an Active, Hip, Quick Getaway

    Long known as the country’s oil capital, Houston is experiencing a downtown renaissance, investing in new green space, impressive public art, and reinvigorated historic places. Downstairs in the lobby, the L&L Bar evokes an updated Texas vibe with chairs upholstered in faux cowhide and drinks using Texas spirits like the Bee Sting ($12) made with sweet tea, honey, lemon, and Whitmeyer’s Texas Moonshine. Escape the Houston heat in the rooftop pool, and pop down to the lounge for a complimentary

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    Affordable Inns and Awesome Bird Watching: Top 10 Reasons Why Nantucket Is Better in the Fall

    You might think of Nantucket as a summer destination — after all, its white sand beaches and oceanfront views are what made it famous as a luxury getaway. But we’d like to let you in on a secret: Nantucket is even better in the fall.

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    Weekender: The Perfect Three-Day Guide to Newport, Rhode Island

    Newport’s busy harbor is a picture-perfect sight to see. (Photo: Corbis Images)