Atlantic Vacation Homes Blog

Shot in 2019, CODA was primarily filmed in and around Gloucester, MA and won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor.

As we all know, taking vacations is essential for our overall well-being. Time off can help strengthen personal relationships, broaden horizons and inspire creative thinking, improve professional performance, and promote better health. In recognition of that, doesn’t it make sense to set aside some time to plan out your next vacation? January 25, 2022 is […]

Top 5 Traditional New England Holiday Dishes On the North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts sits a charming yet off the beaten path quintessential New England cape, Cape Ann. Fondly known as “The Other Cape, it is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Boston and is the perfect getaway for your seasonal vacation. Cape Ann is made up […]

  Cape Ann is known for its gorgeous landscapes and picturesque shoreline. There’s a stunning scene pretty much everywhere you look! Don’t end your vacation without taking a selfie at one of our Instagram-worthy Cape Ann vacation rentals. Good Harbor Beach, From Beach Stone Cottage Take in unparalleled views of Gloucester’s rocky coastline, the salt […]

Even though the holiday season can get expensive after the gifts, decorations and other related items are purchased, the good news is that the “holiday spirit” is free! There are plenty of free events and activities on Cape Ann and across the North Shore to put you in a festive mood. Here are some of our […]

Getting outdoors and out to the farms for apple picking, pumpkin picking, and getting lost in corn mazes are some of the most popular fall kid activities we’ve found. There are also many family-friendly festivals and events to choose from that celebrate autumn’s bounty and also every kid’s favorite spooky holiday, Halloween. Below are some of our […]

Fall is a great time to take a weekend getaway with family or friends. While the weather may be cooling off, there’s still a cornucopia of seasonal activities to do while visiting Cape Ann. Staying in one of our vacation rental homes will keep you close by where the activities happen to be. We love Cape […]

The first hints of autumn can often be bittersweet, as our last days of summer slip away and we start to re-focus on school, work and the winter ahead. But on the North Shore, September brings a slew of activities so fun and exciting that our light-hearted feelings of summer will linger all the way through the […]

Whales, dolphins, and seals…oh my! Cape Ann is one of the top destination locations for on-the-water adventures, especially guided whale-watching tours. Whale watching is a family-friendly activity and an exciting way to spend a few hours of your day seeing and learning about whales and other marine wildlife and environment, plus creating memories that will […]

National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 (May 2-8) annually spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry. This year, there is more reason than ever to celebrate. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel and tourism industry was a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and supported millions of hard-working Americans of all backgrounds. The industry as a whole […]