Sometimes, you want to get away, but maybe not too far away – that’s when a place like Crystal Springs Resort is just the thing. It has all sorts of fun activities and things to do, both right on property and very nearby. It is a great NJ vacation destination, in the New York Metro […]
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 Trip to the North Fork via Cross Sound Ferry
If you like wine and are looking for a great weekend getaway from New York City or somewhere in the Tristate area without the kids, you should really consider taking the Cross Sound Ferry to the North Fork. The 16-mile boat journey is just an eighty-minute journey from New London, Connecticut to the North Fork of Long […]
Three Reasons to Stay at the Millenium Hilton
Planning a trip to New York City involves a lot of choices. From broadway shows to restaurants of every type and museums and attractions for every interest, the choices are endless. One of the most important choices though when preparing for a trip to New York City is picking your hotel which serves as your […]
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 […]
A Stay at the Hip Roundhouse at Beacon Falls in the Hudson Valley
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, […]
Four Tips for a Mother-Daughter Getaway to NYC
Mother daughter travel is not a new thing. After all, moms have been traveling with their children for ages. I am lucky that my daughter is my favorite travel companion and that over the years, we have made it a priority to create mother daughter getaways to explore big cities like New York or Philadelphia. […]