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CBS News Baltimore featured Rose Island in Newport, Rhode Island as a perfect place to retreat, just 6 hours from Maryland and easy to drive to. In their "Travel Thursday" segment, Kristen Berset-Harris shares details about Rose Island and Newport, while talking about a brand-new ship from MSC Cruises.

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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.