Returning home after days in Europe has a way of making you dream about new getaways to exotic international locales. Not wanting the adventure to end, seeing new places, tasting local flavors, the notion of taking a fall getaway consumes my thoughts. Realistically though, between school schedules, birthdays and non-specific family commitments, a fall getaway […]
Disney Theme Parks and Cruise Line Offer Spooktacular Halloween Fun
Fall is in the air and it’s time to start thinking about pumpkins, raking leaves and what your kids will be for Halloween. If you’re planning a Disney vacation this fall, you won’t want to miss the spooktacular events taking place at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as well as onboard select Disney cruises. If […]
Feasting at Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, VA
As I walked the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, I kept saying to myself, “How was one man so brilliant in so many different fields?” Thomas Jefferson. Author of the Declaration of Independence. Third President of the United States. Lawyer, architect, landscaper, gardener, farmer, viticulturist, scientist, inventor. The man spoke five languages fluently and […]
A Mouth-Watering Meal During Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Nov. 4th-17th
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, the region’s largest dining event, is returning Nov. 4-17. This popular event, spanning 114 miles and seven counties, is among the largest Restaurant Week events in the country, bringing together farmers, chefs and local purveyors to support the local economy and showcase the farm-to-table movement that makes the Hudson Valley a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Magic Tour: A Fun Way to Explore the Magic Kingdom
I’m often asked how many days is the right number for a Walt Disney World vacation. How many days are needed to see EVERYTHING in the Magic Kingdom? This is a tough question to answer, but my typical response: “You could spend a month at Disney and never see EVERYTHING.” This is one of the […]
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. […]
This Guy Travels to Algeria
Algeria is a large resource-rich country on the north coast of Africa between Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia. The Mediterranean coastline is a mix of sandy beaches, rocky shores, and sloping mountains overlooking it all. The coastal geography and scenery is much like the southern shoes of France and Italy, though of course Algeria is much […]