In the not-too-distant past, the three rental properties Christine Peterson and her husband manage in Brewster and Barnstable would be booked for the prime summer weeks by February. But last summer, ...

Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure Explore an idyllic Cape Cod National Seashore via dune trails and meandering bike paths.

For many Americans, owning a second home in a beloved vacation spot is more than a dream — it's a sign they've made it. From ski retreats in Colorado to summer cottages on Cape Cod, these seasonal ...