{"id":7711,"date":"2014-05-15T08:01:11","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T12:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=7711"},"modified":"2014-05-15T17:06:15","modified_gmt":"2014-05-15T21:06:15","slug":"massachusetts-memories-ones-will-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/15\/massachusetts-memories-ones-will-make\/","title":{"rendered":"My Massachusetts Memories Which Ones Will You Make?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My first visit to Massachusetts happened by accident.\u00a0 My plane home from Europe had mechanical problems and I was asked to take a plane to Boston, stay overnight there and then fly to Toronto the next night.\u00a0 Being the traveller that I am I gladly took a flight to Boston with three strangers that chose to do the same thing. Upon arrival at Logan International we took a transfer to our airport hotel and made plans to grab a cab to explore Boston as none of us had been there before. <a href=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7713\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories.jpg\" alt=\"My Massachusetts Memories\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories.jpg 950w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/My-Massachusetts-Memories-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a> From the moment we entered Boston I was mesmerized by the sights, the sounds and the feeling of the city.\u00a0 It has a wonderful laid back seaside feel and historic charm.\u00a0 From that brief evening and morning in Boston I knew that I had to come back and see more. \u00a0I had created a Mass Memory but I wanted more!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7712\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/8530498777_f684b97272_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7712 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/8530498777_f684b97272_b.jpg\" alt=\"boston waterfront\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/8530498777_f684b97272_b.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/8530498777_f684b97272_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/8530498777_f684b97272_b-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/dZP368<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A couple of years later I did just that, spending a week in Boston and surrounding area enjoying the city, the lobster and experiencing the hospitality that Massachusetts has to offer. \u00a0My memories of Boston are special for me because it was one of my first trips as a working adult where I didn\u2019t have to stay in hostels, got to choose what I wanted to see and take time to enjoy the city.\u00a0 My Mass Memory is all about exploring, enjoying and experiencing.\u00a0 From the seafood to the sea air, the shopping and the history I loved it all. I would love to go back to Massachusetts with my family because there is so much to do for any type of traveller.\u00a0 Massachusetts can offer the perfect vacation for foodies, adventure seekers, families, retired travellers, sports fans, history buffs and many more.\u00a0 With so many unique <a href=\"http:\/\/adserver.adtechus.com\/?adlink|3.0|5282|2788943|1|16|AdId=5509580;BnId=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Massachusetts Tourism<\/a> itineraries there is truly something for everyone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7714\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109518321_e58f071e59_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7714 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109518321_e58f071e59_b.jpg\" alt=\"7109518321_e58f071e59_b\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109518321_e58f071e59_b.jpg 683w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109518321_e58f071e59_b-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109518321_e58f071e59_b-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/bQf976<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just some of what Massachusetts has to offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The best destinations, experiences and vacations<\/li>\n<li>More than 1500 miles of seacoast<\/li>\n<li>100\u2019s of years of United States history<\/li>\n<li>Diverse arts and culture<\/li>\n<li>World renowned academic institutions and academia<\/li>\n<li>A U.S. hub of innovation and technology<\/li>\n<li>Professional sports teams loved by every sports fanatic<\/li>\n<li>Remarkable dining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7715\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109529607_cd3434cd68_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109529607_cd3434cd68_b.jpg\" alt=\"7109529607_cd3434cd68_b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109529607_cd3434cd68_b.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109529607_cd3434cd68_b-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/7109529607_cd3434cd68_b-600x380.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/bQfcsF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can read about all of the exciting events and happenings in Massachusetts by checking out the <a href=\"http:\/\/adserver.adtechus.com\/?adlink|3.0|5282|2788943|1|16|AdId=5509580;BnId=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Massachusetts Vacation Blog<\/a> for stories, photos and calendars to help plan your vacation. The best part of a Massachusetts vacation is that you can combine all types of vacations into one!\u00a0 With everything so close you can enjoy a city vacation and a beach trip in the same day.\u00a0 Plus, shopping dining, outdoor adventure and great entertainment, Massachusetts really has it all. Looking for advice on traveling to Massachusetts? Tweet your questions to @VisitMA and include #AskVisitMA<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7716\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/6963629608_57dbc8d660_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7716\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/6963629608_57dbc8d660_b.jpg\" alt=\"Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/bBmqts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/6963629608_57dbc8d660_b.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/6963629608_57dbc8d660_b-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/6963629608_57dbc8d660_b-600x305.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/bBmqts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Massachusetts Memories Contest<\/strong> Enter to WIN a $500 Air Canada Gift Card and be on your way to create your own \u201cMassachusetts Memories.\u201d To enter, just vote on where you would like to create your Massachusetts Memory. Enter to win the <a href=\"http:\/\/adserver.adtechus.com\/?adlink|3.0|5282|2788943|1|16|AdId=5509580;BnId=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Massachusetts Memories Contest\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7717\" style=\"width: 632px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9008087155_f316b28342_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7717\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9008087155_f316b28342_o.jpg\" alt=\"Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/eJ1Ntv\" width=\"632\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9008087155_f316b28342_o.jpg 632w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9008087155_f316b28342_o-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9008087155_f316b28342_o-600x395.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/eJ1Ntv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Massachusetts Memories Twitter Party<\/strong> Sheblogs Canada is hosting the #TakeMe2MA Twitter party and discussing all that Massachusetts had to offer as a top travel destination.\u00a0 Mark your calendars! When: May 29, 2014 Time:\u00a0 7-8pm Follow:\u00a0 @sheblogsmedia Hashtag: <strong>#TakeMe2MA<\/strong> RSVP at <a href=\"http:\/\/adserver.adtechus.com\/?adlink|3.0|5282|2788943|1|16|AdId=5509580;BnId=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sheblogs Canada<\/a> \u00a0 <em>Although this post has been generously sponsored by Massachusetts Travel and Tourism, the opinions and language are all my own, and in no way do they reflect Massachusetts Travel and Tourism. <\/em><br \/>\n\ufffc<span id=\"SheBlogsSponsorshipID\" class=\"sbmmotts050214\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My first visit to Massachusetts happened by accident.\u00a0 My plane home from Europe had mechanical problems and I was asked to take a plane to Boston, stay overnight there and then fly to Toronto the next night.\u00a0 Being the traveller that I am I gladly took a flight to Boston with three strangers that chose [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":2,"featured_media":7714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[108],"table_tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7711","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-usa","9":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>My Massachusetts Memories Which Ones Will You Make? 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