Looking for a world-class trip in the coming weeks without leaving New England?
There are options, and that just happens to be President Joe Biden's favorite spot.
Condé Nast Traveler recently released its list of the 13 best places in the world to travel in May, and popular New England destinations made the list, along with Zambia, the Cyclades, Sicily, and more.
They say, “May is one of our favorite times to explore the world, because wherever you go, whether in the northern or southern hemisphere, the weather is usually ideal and the month of most people… This is because there are fewer people than in the summer when there are many people.” Families and their children are on vacation. ”
What New England spots made the Condé Nast Traveler list?
According to Condé Nast Traveler, Nantucket was ranked the fifth best place in the world for travel in May.
Why did Condé Nast Traveler say this destination was great in May?
The Condé Nast Traveler website states, “Nantucket is more than just a summer town and is beautiful in any season. But there are some perks to visiting in May, including an influx of summer tourists. Avoid the crowds and enjoy unobstructed views of the 3 million daffodils that bloom here from late April to early May while cycling or sailing around the island.
More tips from Conde Nast Traveler
If you're heading to Nantucket in May, Condé Nast recommends adding the following to your itinerary:
- Enjoy seafood at one of the many restaurants on the island.
- Try the oysters at Cru (opening in May) or the Atlantic halibut at Dune.
- Plan your visit to coincide with the four-day Nantucket Wine Festival, May 15-19, 2024.
- A stay at The Warwinet, a five-star hotel on the island, allows visitors to enjoy quiet isolation.
Biden visits:President Biden often goes to Nantucket for Thanksgiving.
What other spots made the list?
Other places on the Condé Nast Traveler list include:
- Zambia, Africa.
- Cyclades, Greece
- holland, michigan
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- machu picchu, peru
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Healdsburg, California
- Sicily, Italy
- He is in the Hamptons, New York
- puebla, mexico
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Greenville, South Carolina.
Fun facts about this destination
Below are facts from the Nantucket Historical Society.
- Although it is now a tourist destination, in the beginning sheep ran around the island. “When the British first settled on Nantucket, much of the island was unfenced grazing land for livestock, primarily sheep.”
- In the past, people used the moon to predict the weather. “In the days before modern weather forecasting, people on Nantucket were predicting severe weather during the underground moon. interrogator and mirror's 12-month calendar showed not only the phases of the moon for each month, but also the dates of the moon's occurrence underground. ”
- Collecting seaweed is a town resident's right. “In 1904, the committee that made recommendations regarding the management of Cliff Beach included the following statement: “The right to collect seaweed from the shore shall be reserved to the people of the town, in accordance with the instructions of the Cliff Beach Committee.'' It was included.”
- “The first golf course was the Nantucket Golf Course on the North Shore along Cliff Road.” It was built in 1897, and a permanent clubhouse was built in 1899.
- One of Nantucket's first industries was silk, and later that century the whaling industry began.
