Mid-winter temperatures in Boston can't be trusted and most of the people around me are planning a winter escape... especially after the holidays. This article, "An island full of continental pleasures" from the Boston Globe, suggests a less-traditional, exciting destination for those looking for something affordable, but different than Mexico and The Caribbean:

The afternoon sunlight, bright with reflections from the nearby sea, brushes the cafe table where...

Palma is a lively amalgamation of narrow, winding streets, outdoor cafes, shops, and eclectic architecture that reflects its history from Roman times to the present. With 380,000 residents, about half the population of the Balearics, which also include Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, Palma is a bustling metropolis with the feel of a seaside town. You can eat well, drink well, and for the most part, you can walk everywhere.

Check it out if you get a chance. I would...