These MA Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says

Bay Staters who want a luxury vacation without the sticker shock can find affordable escapes without traveling too far from home, according to a new ranking.

The financial media company MarketBeat lists two Massachusetts vacation spots in its ranking of the top 120 “bougie-on-a-budget” travel destinations.

Massachusetts destinations, their rankings nationally, and what they offer:

• Westport: Ranked No. 66, the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association describes the town as follows: "Nestled along the picturesque South Coast of Massachusetts, Westport is a hidden gem that perfectly blends coastal beauty with rich agricultural heritage. Known as the Coastal Agricultural Resource Community of New England, Westport offers visitors a unique combination of scenic landscapes, farm-fresh experiences, and maritime charm. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, foodie, or history buff, Westport promises a memorable visit."
• Shelburne Falls: Ranked No. 99, this town in the Berkshire foothills is famous for its Bridge of Flowers, a "stunning" garden built atop a 90-plus-year-old trolley bridge. It also brings plenty of small-town charm and offers outdoor adventures. Check out the town's tourism website here.

What the 120 destinations have in common is that “they feel luxurious, but remain under-the-radar — and under budget,” MarketBeat said.

Nationally, the top 10 affordable luxury vacation destinations and MarketBeat’s observations are:

1. Twin Lakes, Colorado: Rich with outdoorsy experience, “the luxury is the view.”
2. Kaunakakai, Hawaii: With “million dollar views,” Kaunakakai offers a “stripped-down, soulful Hawaii experience.”
3. Cold Spring, New York: An hour outside of New York City, the Hudson Valley village is “full of antique shops, art galleries and stylish cafés — all nestled between leafy mountains and the water’s edge.”
4. Mount Dora, Florida: Mount Dora, which is set on a chain of lakes in central Florida, “serves up small-town charm with upscale flourishes.”
5. Cape May Point, New Jersey: Absent the bustle of Cape May proper, the Point is “quieter, wilder, and full of dunes, shorebirds, and Victorian rentals tucked into quiet streets.”
6. Saranac Lake, New York: West of Lake Placid, the lake “offers Adirondack charm without Olympic crowds or prices. … It’s pure lake-life calm.”
7. Grand Rivers, Kentucky: “Tucked between two massive lakes (Lake Barkley and Lake Kentucky), this boating town has the relaxed elegance of a coastal getaway.”
8. Paris, Kentucky: The town has an Eiffel Tower replica, “but the real draw is nearby Kentucky Lake, where you can rent a stylish cabin, sip something cold by the water, and enjoy a calm, upscale-feeling summer escape that still flies under the radar.”
9. Dauphin Island, Florida: The coastal charm here is “less about crowds and more about barefoot walks, bird sanctuaries, and beachfront cottages that still come at off-the-radar prices.”
10. Los Alamos, California: The one-road town in Santa Barbara wine country “feels like Napa’s bohemian cousin.” Amenities include boutique inns “that haven’t caught on price-wise.”

MarketBeat’s ranking is based on a July panel survey of 3,011 professionals in the travel industry based on age, gender, and geography.

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