Kim MacKinnon
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Based in Boston, Massachusetts
Speaks English
Kim MacKinnon
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My Story
I am a long-time, award-winning travel writer, editor, and guidebook author, ready to share all my travel expertise with you! I have written several guidebooks about Massachusetts, including "100 Things to Do in Massachusetts Before You Die" (2025), "100 Things to Do on Cape Cod and the Islands Before You Die" (2022), and "Secret Boston" (2020), among others. While New England is my backyard, I have been to more than 50 countries and sailed on more than 50 cruises, so I can help plan your next adventure with ease.
My Travel Style
I've done it all, from road-tripping all over the US (48 states to date) to indulging in luxe properties around the world to taking dozens of cruises (even one on the Nile). There's an adventure to be found everywhere!
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My reviews (16)
Doug P.
4 months ago
Joan B.
4 months ago
Kim was outstanding—knowledgeable and responsive. Also found creative solutions to some challenges. Will definitely work again with her.
Nancy R.
5 months ago
Kim was incredibly helpful at guiding our group of 12 every step of the way! Her experience was key and her advice was solid. Many in our group had never been on a cruise so she had to work extra thoughtfully to help us get registered and set up for success!
Catherine D.
5 months ago
Stephen C.
5 months ago
It was our first cruise, so I was nervous, but once we arrived, it all fell into place and I realized that Kim had planned everything perfectly.
Doug P.
4 months ago
Joan B.
4 months ago
Kim was outstanding—knowledgeable and responsive. Also found creative solutions to some challenges. Will definitely work again with her.
Nancy R.
5 months ago
Kim was incredibly helpful at guiding our group of 12 every step of the way! Her experience was key and her advice was solid. Many in our group had never been on a cruise so she had to work extra thoughtfully to help us get registered and set up for success!
Catherine D.
5 months ago
My travel ideas (2)
Martha’s Vineyard Snapshot: Island Overview
I’ve been going to Martha’s Vineyard for 30-plus years, first as a young tourist on the back of a moped (the one and only time doing that!), later spending summer vacations there with my family and introducing my daughter to the joys of swimming in the ocean, and then finally discovering the secret pleasures of visiting in the off-season, now one of my favorites time to go. The Vineyard, which is seven miles off Cape Cod’s coast and encompasses about 100 square miles, is made up of six different towns, each quite distinct from the other, each with its own compelling charms.
Martha’s Vineyard Snapshot: Island Overview
I’ve been going to Martha’s Vineyard for 30-plus years, first as a young tourist on the back of a moped (the one and only time doing that!), later spending summer vacations there with my family and introducing my daughter to the joys of swimming in the ocean, and then finally discovering the secret pleasures of visiting in the off-season, now one of my favorites time to go. The Vineyard, which is seven miles off Cape Cod’s coast and encompasses about 100 square miles, is made up of six different towns, each quite distinct from the other, each with its own compelling charms.
Boston Snapshot: Highlights of the Hub
As a local who has written several guidebooks to Boston, I am always evaluating my top picks for what to do, see and eat in the city. Rightly famous for its rich history, Boston is equally modern, with a youthful vibe, thanks to the thousands of students at the 50-plus colleges and universities in the region. Happily, the compact size of the city means you can skip driving and rely on public transportation or taxis and ride-share companies.
Boston is comprised of several neighborhoods, but for visitors, the Back Bay is the most convenient to many of the city’s prime attractions, with a long list of top hotels and restaurants within mere blocks. Staying at the Four Seasons, Raffles Boston or Fairmont Copley Plaza puts you right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to other popular neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, the South End and Downtown, and if the Fenway, the North End and the Seaport are too far by foot (though they are completely doable), they are a quick ride away.
Boston Snapshot: Highlights of the Hub
As a local who has written several guidebooks to Boston, I am always evaluating my top picks for what to do, see and eat in the city. Rightly famous for its rich history, Boston is equally modern, with a youthful vibe, thanks to the thousands of students at the 50-plus colleges and universities in the region. Happily, the compact size of the city means you can skip driving and rely on public transportation or taxis and ride-share companies.
Boston is comprised of several neighborhoods, but for visitors, the Back Bay is the most convenient to many of the city’s prime attractions, with a long list of top hotels and restaurants within mere blocks. Staying at the Four Seasons, Raffles Boston or Fairmont Copley Plaza puts you right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to other popular neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, the South End and Downtown, and if the Fenway, the North End and the Seaport are too far by foot (though they are completely doable), they are a quick ride away.
Martha’s Vineyard Snapshot: Island Overview
I’ve been going to Martha’s Vineyard for 30-plus years, first as a young tourist on the back of a moped (the one and only time doing that!), later spending summer vacations there with my family and introducing my daughter to the joys of swimming in the ocean, and then finally discovering the secret pleasures of visiting in the off-season, now one of my favorites time to go. The Vineyard, which is seven miles off Cape Cod’s coast and encompasses about 100 square miles, is made up of six different towns, each quite distinct from the other, each with its own compelling charms.
Martha’s Vineyard Snapshot: Island Overview
I’ve been going to Martha’s Vineyard for 30-plus years, first as a young tourist on the back of a moped (the one and only time doing that!), later spending summer vacations there with my family and introducing my daughter to the joys of swimming in the ocean, and then finally discovering the secret pleasures of visiting in the off-season, now one of my favorites time to go. The Vineyard, which is seven miles off Cape Cod’s coast and encompasses about 100 square miles, is made up of six different towns, each quite distinct from the other, each with its own compelling charms.
Boston Snapshot: Highlights of the Hub
As a local who has written several guidebooks to Boston, I am always evaluating my top picks for what to do, see and eat in the city. Rightly famous for its rich history, Boston is equally modern, with a youthful vibe, thanks to the thousands of students at the 50-plus colleges and universities in the region. Happily, the compact size of the city means you can skip driving and rely on public transportation or taxis and ride-share companies.
Boston is comprised of several neighborhoods, but for visitors, the Back Bay is the most convenient to many of the city’s prime attractions, with a long list of top hotels and restaurants within mere blocks. Staying at the Four Seasons, Raffles Boston or Fairmont Copley Plaza puts you right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to other popular neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, the South End and Downtown, and if the Fenway, the North End and the Seaport are too far by foot (though they are completely doable), they are a quick ride away.
Boston Snapshot: Highlights of the Hub
As a local who has written several guidebooks to Boston, I am always evaluating my top picks for what to do, see and eat in the city. Rightly famous for its rich history, Boston is equally modern, with a youthful vibe, thanks to the thousands of students at the 50-plus colleges and universities in the region. Happily, the compact size of the city means you can skip driving and rely on public transportation or taxis and ride-share companies.
Boston is comprised of several neighborhoods, but for visitors, the Back Bay is the most convenient to many of the city’s prime attractions, with a long list of top hotels and restaurants within mere blocks. Staying at the Four Seasons, Raffles Boston or Fairmont Copley Plaza puts you right in the middle of everything. You can easily walk to other popular neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, the South End and Downtown, and if the Fenway, the North End and the Seaport are too far by foot (though they are completely doable), they are a quick ride away.
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