The sun is rising over Nantucket Harbor and I’m out on my deck rocking chair watching the seaport awaken. The sky shows off shades of orange with pops of blue. Since it’s early May, the slips are ...

Whether waterfront or surrounded by forests, there are a number of hideaways offering a weekend respite from city life. Two of the best have recently been renovated and are providing new features.

Not all island escapes are created equal. Nantucket—foggy, moneyed and permanently stuck in its own salt-kissed golden hour—still sets the East Coast standard for what a summer should look like. It’s ...