Sparks fly in these destinations that are ideal for a winter couples trip. Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting.

When the first signs of winter appear, we start thinking about the places we’d like to visit. Sometimes that’s a snowy chalet with easy access to fresh powder and a lively après scene. Other times ...

Plan on sunshine and a tremendous warm up Thursday. Highs could hit 80 in a few towns Halloween! We’ll come close to record highs, standing at 81 in Boston and 79 in Worcester. Trick-or-treating ...