I’ve been living in the NYC metro area for a long time now, so I didn’t think I had a need for walking tours…until recently. When two invitations for walking tours came my way that had to do with Broadway and desserts, I had a total mind change. So I grabbed the kids and joined […]
A Trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a trip that both you and the kids will remember for days and years to come, and you live in the Northeast, consider a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. With its Hershey theme park and chocolate-related activities, you can’t go wrong, particularly if you have a family of sweet tooths. Here’s the […]
Eating Out with the Kids at Brooklyn’s Pazzi Pasta
My kids love pasta, so I’m always looking for ways to let them eat it without too much concern. After all, it’s a staple of most kids’ diets, but everything that goes into our body must be properly considered. I’m happy when I find restaurants that go out of their way to take healthy methods […]
Eating Out in South Iceland
Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik is one of Europe’s modern gastronomic destinations. Foodies of all ages will be impressed with how far its food scene has come. There are traditional Icelandic restaurants to fine dining in hotels to hot dog stands to ice cream shops. Here’s a list of where to eat on your next trip […]
A Budget Trip to Kauai
Kauai is the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Its land area encompasses roughly 552 square miles and only 3% of the island is developed for commercial and residential use. It also happens to be a very desirable place to visit for families, but some people are deterred because it’s potentially an expensive trip. […]
Spending Mother’s Day at FIG & OLIVE Meatpacking
In honor of Mother’s Day, FIG & OLIVE Meatpacking in New York City is offering a Mother’s Day special on Sunday, May 10th. My mom and I were recently invited to sample the menu in lieu of the special and I’m not lying when I say that our mouths were literally salivating at every bite. I had been to the […]
A Weekend in the Catskills with My Son
Every now and then I go away with one child alone for some real bonding and to spend time together enjoying a hobby we share. My son loves to ski, so he and I recently spent some time in the Catskills. We basically jumped in our car and headed to the mountains for some R&R […]
A Trip to Kissimmee, Florida
If you’re curious about the town neighboring Orlando and what it has to offer tourists, it’s worth a visit to Kissimmee, Florida. After all, how can a neighboring city to Orlando compete with the lure of Disney? On my recent visit, I was surprised with just how much the city has to offer in terms of […]
A Visit to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys
A recent visit to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys confirmed its ranking as a family-friendly resort. Sitting on 60 acres on the islet of Duck Key in the Florida Keys, the resort has something for everyone and offers an air of tranquility, partly in lieu of a staff that seems to really love […]
A Royal Trip to London’s Dukes Hotel for High Tea
On our recent trip to London, we decided to do something completely different. On our annual visits, we typically experience everything London has to offer – castles, bridges, museums, restaurants and theater. Yet there was one thing even my British-born husband had not experienced – traditional High Tea…and not just your typical High Tea, rather […]