During a recent visit to San Francisco with my 10 year-old daughter, I knew that our time in this magnificent city was precious and wanted to do whatever I could to maximize our time there. I have been many times in my lifetime but never with her on our own and I was eager to […]
Go Wild – or Not – in Las Vegas
Make your bachelorette weekend what you want it to be! When considering a bachelorette weekend in Las Vegas, most women have images of wild partying all night long. However, this well-renowned party town knows how to celebrate in many styles. From low-key to over-the-top, here’s how you can spend your last days as a single […]
Beaufort, S.C.: Full of Southern Charm
When the invitation came to visit Beaufort, S.C., I was curious, for I had never heard of this small, Southern town. Looking at a map, I saw it was just a hop, skip and a jump up the East Coast from Hilton Head Island. However, upon arrival, I discovered that Beaufort was more Charleston than […]
A 24-Hour Family Holiday Visit in Saratoga Springs
Last weekend my family caught an 8:15am train at Penn Station in New York City and took a four-hour journey to Saratoga Springs. The views from the train overlooking the Hudson River were breathtaking and my kids really soaked up the experience. We brought sandwiches on board, read books, played cards and happily looked out […]
Foodie Dining in Vail, Colorado
While visiting Vail recently, I was introduced to some of the loveliest restaurants in town. I assumed that the food would be good, but I truly didn’t realize just how good. The majority of restaurants are inspired by farm-to-table ingredients and are made with organic ingredients. While I’m not typically a foodie, I found the […]
Light Up the Holidays in Winston-Salem, NC
Thinking of getting away for the holidays this year? Our family did just that recently – a road trip to the unique Moravian settlement of Old Salem. The city’s attractions are brightly decorated and extend a warm welcome to all. Visitors can celebrate the season with a beautiful light festival, candlelight tours of historic homes […]
A First Time Visit to the Scenic Coastal Town of Manteo, on Roanoke Island, NC
Over the summer our family made the move from Boston, Massachusetts to Asheville, North Carolina. Recently, I decided to venture out and explore my new southern state. I had heard from friends about their memorable trips to the Outer Banks. I did some research on the area and decided to take a trip to the […]
Thumbs up for a Family Ski Vacation in Durango Colorado
Living on the East Coast, planning for an extended family ski vacation usually means heading out west, where the trails are longer and less icy. Although we are a family of confident skiers, we are not adventure seekers or black diamond skiers, so finding the perfect ski vacation means finding a mountain with a balance […]
Family Fun in Helen, GA
As a child growing up in the Atlanta suburbs, our family loved going to the North Georgia mountains every fall to see the vibrant fall colors and tour the small mountain communities. One of my favorites has always been Helen, Ga. Reinvented as an Alpine village in 1969, Helen now ranks as one of the […]
A Mother-Daughter Fall Getaway to Gatlinburg, TN in the Great Smoky Mountains
Ever since I was a child I vividly remember our family vacations, some to explore new destinations and some to visit family. My parents would pack up the car and we’d be off on our road trip adventure before the sun came up. One of our favorite places to visit was Great Smoky Mountains National […]