3 quick escapes that can add a little fun and adventure to your life this winter These destinations offer beauty and recreation, and a brief relief from the day-to-day. By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe Correspondent,Updated January 13, 2021, 12:00 p.m. Email to a Friend deCordova Museum and Sculpture Gardens Sure, travel remains restricted, but thereâs good news, too: You donât have to go far to achieve a vacation state-of-mind. A slew of studies confirms that taking time away from the quotidian of your life can have both physical and psychological health benefits. For those living in cities and busy suburbs, even a day or two out of town to someplace quaint and quiet can have a massive impact on stress levels. Also, a quick get-out-of-Dodge escape can add a little fun and adventure to your life. Here are three nearby destinations that offer winter beauty and recreation, and a brief relief from the day-to-day.