If you’re looking for a bit of rest combined with a dose of culture and life in New York City, jump in your car or on the Metro North and head to Beacon, just 60 miles north of the city in the Hudson Valley. It’s a town sprinkled with art, culture, Victorian architecture, good food, […]
A Weekend Away Without the Kids at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
During a recent stay at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort (during a weekend getaway) I was completely transported from every day life. From the minute I walked into the lobby — just me and my bags (no kids in tow) — I knew I was in for a treat. Clearly I knew that in […]
This Girl Travels to Wolfeboro, NH – the Oldest Summer Resort in America
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer…that was the tune I was humming this summer as I spent two glorious weeks on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH – the Oldest Summer Resort in America. One of my favorite places to be. The small town of Wolfeboro, NH can be described as a quaint […]
Getting Away…Really Away…at Cape Cod’s Ocean Edge Resort
Looking for a bit of relaxation and a chance to spend quality time by the sea, I recently headed to Brewster, Massachusetts, a small town on the coast of Cape Cod. It’s an easy trip from New York City on Amtrak, so I hopped a train with my daughter to Boston and began the journey. […]
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa: A Hudson Valley Escape
My son and I recently had the most unexpected and delightful bucolic adventure in the Hudson Valley. While spending a few days alone, we discovered a small inn called Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa in Milton, New York, just a 70 miles ride from NYC. We had no idea coming off the busy 9W that we […]
This Girl Travels to Biltmore House, Asheville, North Carolina
I recently had the opportunity to tour the Biltmore Estate, an 8,000-acre estate, in Asheville, North Carolina. George W. Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House on Christmas Eve 1895, then a few years later he brought his wife Edith Stuyvesant Dresser to their new home, and in 1900, their only child Cornelia was born here. Today, […]
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island: Perfect for the Girls
One of my favorite girlfriend getaways, hitting the beach always brings a smile to my face. After all, who doesn’t love kicking back in the sun, flipping through a magazine (yes, I’m old-school!) and enjoying a cool, refreshing frozen beverage? And this year I found a great new destination to do just that: the Sonesta […]
Disney Resort Guests Receive LOTS of Magical Benefits
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World, and want to make the most of your vacation? Consider staying at one of Disney’s amazing resorts, and make your Disney vacation even more magical. Walt Disney World has more than 20 resorts designed to fit every family and budget, making it easy to find the […]