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I just returned from a girls’ weekend at Hampton Beach. Six of us relaxed in the sun, swam in the ocean, and enjoyed dinner, shopping, and live music on the iconic boardwalk. It was a fun escape with the ladies and one of many options travelers have for friend getaways in New England.

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