Taking a family vacation to Mexico sounds blissful right about now as temperatures start to decrease and snowflakes start to fall. Although there are many choices of where to go in Mexico, one of our favorite places to visit in Mexico is the Riveria Maya. Four reasons we love Grand Velas Riviera Maya for a family […]
10 Amazing Ways to Immerse Your Family in Fun at Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center (LSC) in Jersey City, NJ, has been a family favorite for years. Located at Liberty State Park – where you can also hop a ferry to the Statue of Liberty – LSC offers four floors of hands-on exhibits, animals, and demonstrations. Here are just ten of the many amazing ways to spend […]
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 […]
Charlotte, N.C., Chock Full of Family Attractions
I’ve been to Charlotte, N.C., on business, on a girlfriend getaway and with my husband, but I’ve never been with my kids. Until now. Although I had heard of many of the city’s family-friendly offerings, I usually spent my time in the city pursuing more grownup interests like exploring the extensive culinary scene and enjoying […]
Three Ways to Experience Newport, RI as a Family
Take a drive along Newport, Rhode Island’s Ocean Drive and it’s easy to see why this city attracts the rich and famous summer after summer with its world-class sailing, an epic Jazz Festival, and “summer cottages” that will make your chin drop. But you don’t need to be rich or famous to enjoy a perfect […]
Weekend Getaway with Kids from NYC in Lehigh Valley
We recently found an unexpected hidden gem of a family travel spot in the Lehigh Valley. Located just less than two hours from where we live in the heart of Pennsylvania near the Poconos Mountains lies several quiet towns filled with museums, restaurants, antique shops and things to do. As my daughter correctly stated we […]