Family Travel
![Guide to Vacation Home Rentals in Costa Rica Guide to Vacation Home Rentals in Costa Rica](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_0273-470x320.jpg)
Costa Rica is roughly the size of West Virginia. It is easy to get around, plus public transportation is relatively inexpensive. Despite being small in...
![5 Reasons to Love the Suites at the Inn by the Sea 5 Reasons to Love the Suites at the Inn by the Sea](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_0874-470x320.jpg)
With impeccable service and a commitment to being environmentally conscientious, the Inn by the Sea has been honored with many awards and accolades for being one...
![The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pexels-photo-1643389-470x320.jpeg)
If you are dreaming about a safe, socially distanced vacation consider renting an Airbnb in Vermont. With roughly 620,000 people spread out over 9,250 square...
![Packing for Summer Road Trip Packing for Summer Road Trip](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8369-470x320.jpeg)
As travel slowly resumes, it looks like more and more Americans are thinking of sticking closer to home this summer. I hesitate to bring back...
![Québec City Travel Guide Québec City Travel Guide](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2oldtownview-470x320.jpg)
Québec City sits at the point where the St. Charles and St. Lawrence Rivers converge. With a history that stretches back 400 years, it is...
![Affordable Luxury on the Gulf Shores of Alabama Affordable Luxury on the Gulf Shores of Alabama](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_7032-470x320.jpg)
Do you love to hear the sound of waves crashing on the beach while you are on vacation? I know I do. I can see...
![Beach House Dreams on Alabama’s Gulf Shores Beach House Dreams on Alabama’s Gulf Shores](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Caribe-East-B-Second-master-balcony-alt-470x320.jpg)
Can you picture yourself relaxing on the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico? I sure can. This winter I will be heading to...
![Skiing Out West at Park City Skiing Out West at Park City](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_0417-470x320.jpg)
At 50, I thought my ski days might be numbered. Certainly, trying something as intimidating as skiing out west was not on my radar. After...
![Discovering Torrance: A Southern California Gem Discovering Torrance: A Southern California Gem](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_4978-470x320.jpg)
Located just down the road from the popular Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beaches, you will find the best beach in Southern California. Torrance Beach is just...
![Where to Stay and What to Do in Conejo Valley, California Where to Stay and What to Do in Conejo Valley, California](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_4895-470x320.jpg)
With Southern California’s seemingly endless days of sunshine, it is a great place to visit any time of year. If you are looking to escape...
![Top 10 Things to Do in the Outer Banks Now Top 10 Things to Do in the Outer Banks Now](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1692-470x320.jpg)
The Outer Banks is a 130-mile stretch of barrier islands just off the coast of North Carolina. Commonly referred to as the OBX, this National...
![6 Reasons to Stay at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa 6 Reasons to Stay at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC01233-470x320.jpg)
This year my family went on an epic adventure. We took our first ever RV Trip. Knowing that we’d be spending a week in tight quarters, the...
![The Perfect Provincetown Vacation Rental The Perfect Provincetown Vacation Rental](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC01043-470x320.jpg)
Living in New England, Cape Cod is an ideal destination for a quick weekend getaway. From Vermont, we can make it to the Cape in...
![An Unplugged Vacation on the Windjammer Angelique An Unplugged Vacation on the Windjammer Angelique](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_7244-1-470x320.jpg)
Do you remember when going on vacation really meant you were taking a vacation? In today’s totally connected world it is almost hard to imagine...
![7 Things You Absolutely Must Do In Jacksonville, Florida 7 Things You Absolutely Must Do In Jacksonville, Florida](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_5956-470x320.jpg)
Jacksonville is a unique vacation spot. As I found out on a recent trip to the area, there is something for everyone to do no...
![What You Need to Know Before Taking Your First RV Trip What You Need to Know Before Taking Your First RV Trip](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/P4280130-470x320.jpg)
Taking or first RV trip has been on my family’s travel bucket list for years. The idea of exploring several places in a short amount...
![Why You Should Visit St. Simons Island, GA Why You Should Visit St. Simons Island, GA](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC00531-1-470x320.jpg)
St. Simons Island is the largest of the four barrier islands that make up the Golden Isles. Located on the southern tip of Georgia’s coast,...
![5 Vacation Rentals You Wish You Had Booked 5 Vacation Rentals You Wish You Had Booked](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC09615-1-470x320.jpg)
Did you know that a weekly vacation rental is likely to be less expensive than staying in a single hotel room for 7 nights? Don’t get me...
![Escape to the Inn by the Sea Escape to the Inn by the Sea](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC09959-470x320.jpg)
Just 15 minutes south of Portland, Maine you will find the Inn by the Sea. This elegant coastal property offers it’s guests exceptional service and amenities. From...
![Why You Need to Learn to Surf in Sayulita Why You Need to Learn to Surf in Sayulita](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC09653-470x320.jpg)
The Riviera Nayarit boasts plenty of surfer-friendly beaches. However, if you are just learning to surf, some are better than others. Sayulita is a small...
![All-Inclusive Resorts: Are They Right for You? All-Inclusive Resorts: Are They Right for You?](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_0584-1-470x320.jpg)
When I picture an all-inclusive resort, I visualize what you might find on a large cruise ship. There are plenty of similarities between the two....
![Why Families Love Montreal Why Families Love Montreal](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC07884-e1447441835755-470x320.jpg)
Updated March 11, 2023 It is not hard for families to find things to do in Montreal. With a booming downtown and many unique neighborhoods, families could...
![Family Guide to Washington, DC Family Guide to Washington, DC](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/washingtondc-family-470x320.jpg)
We fell in love with Washington, DC on our family’s first trip to the city last year. Since that vacation the kids begged to go...
![Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, NY Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, NY](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lake-placid-470x320.jpg)
The village of Lake Placid is located on the shores of Mirror Lake. Main Street is lined with gift shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The Golden Arrow Lakeside...
![Where to Eat in Lake Placid Where to Eat in Lake Placid](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC07747-470x320.jpg)
Lake Placid has so many great eating and drinking spots. The dining scene is diverse with many restaurants featuring locally sourced food. Although 48 hours...
![Montreal in the Fall Montreal in the Fall](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC01673-470x320.jpg)
In the fall, I get the “7-week itch”. The kids are back in school, we are knee-deep in sports, homework and after-school activities. I feel...
![Wequassett Resort and Golf Club Wequassett Resort and Golf Club](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DSC06260-470x320.jpg)
I could wax on about the amazing seaside setting of the Wequassett Resort — It is truly spectacular. I could speak to the lavish guest...
![Highlights From a Trip to Washington, DC Highlights From a Trip to Washington, DC](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DSC05988-470x320.jpg)
Three days was barely enough to scratch the surface on a recent trip to Washington, DC with the kids. But we managed to jam in...
![Top Tips for Family Travel to Washington, DC Top Tips for Family Travel to Washington, DC](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC08826-470x320.jpg)
A Washington, DC Trip has been on my family travel bucket list for several years. I wondered what would be the ages to take them...
![Discovering Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas Discovering Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DJI_0048-1-470x320.jpg)
Eleuthera, one of the outer islands in the Bahamas, is known for its pink sand beaches, turquoise ocean, and secluded snorkeling spots. Just a short...
![Travel Book Review: The Family Traveler’s Handbook Travel Book Review: The Family Traveler’s Handbook](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-09-29-at-1.19.59-PM-470x320.png)
Traveling with kids can be daunting if you have never done it before. The planning, the packing, the car ride, the plane ride, the...
![Down the Shore Down the Shore](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/DSC08996-470x320.jpg)
I wasn’t always a Vermonter. I was born in New York City, raised in New Jersey and then did a short stint in Austin, Texas....
![Cruising Costa Rica and Panama with Windstar Cruising Costa Rica and Panama with Windstar](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/DSC09092-470x320.jpg)
I am a huge advocate of multi-generational travel. I started traveling alone with my Grandmother when I was twelve. Our first trip was to Greece. After that,...
![Multi-Generational Travel at Basin Harbor Club Multi-Generational Travel at Basin Harbor Club](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC04131-470x320.jpg)
I have been traveling with my Grandmother for as long as I can remember. Our first official Grandmother and Granddaughter trip was to Greece in grade school....
![Hotel Omni Mont-Royal Montreal Hotel Omni Mont-Royal Montreal](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC01725-470x320.jpg)
Living just a few hours away from the city, we get to Montreal a few times a year. Our family has always been drawn to staying...
![Basin Harbor Club – A Place to Come Home To Basin Harbor Club – A Place to Come Home To](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/04-photo-1024x768-470x320.jpg)
What began as a small Inn over 100 years ago has evolved to what we now call the Basin Harbor Club—a sprawling resort alongside Lake...
![Things to Do with Kids in Orlando, Florida Things to Do with Kids in Orlando, Florida](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ORL010-AerialOfRiverIslandLazyRiver-1024x682-470x320.jpg)
Dreaming of a warm weather vacation this winter? Well, it is closer than you think! To escape our winter blues, we planned a quick, long...
![American Girl Doll Package at the Orlando Hotel American Girl Doll Package at the Orlando Hotel](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04093-470x320.jpg)
If you are looking for the ultimat mother-daughter getaway you must check out the American Girl Doll Package at the Orlando hotel in West Hollywood....
![One Love for U2 – We Get to Share It One Love for U2 – We Get to Share It](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_0916-470x320.jpg)
My husband and I have been U2 fans for more than 25 years. Collectively we have seen them over 30 times, across 3 countries, and in...
![Mirror Lake Inn and Resort Mirror Lake Inn and Resort](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02499-470x320.jpg)
The Mirror Lake Inn and Resort has wonderful Adirondack charm and is set on the edge of one of the prettiest lakes in Adirondack Mountains...
![Kids Love Boston Kids Love Boston](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_0699-470x320.jpg)
Boston is only three and a half hours from Burlington, Vermont. We don’t take advantage of visiting this city as often as we should. With a...
![Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Ascutney Mountain Resort Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Ascutney Mountain Resort](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DSC01207-470x320.jpg)
The Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Ascutney Mountain Resort is the perfect place to escape to for a weekend of family fun in Vermont. Their villa-style...
![Being Better at Sugarbush Being Better at Sugarbush](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/SMacys_Clay-Brook_02-470x320.jpg)
My first experience at Sugarbush was spring skiing in March, 2009. I remember that day clearly. I was enjoying après ski in the sunshine on...
![Family Fun at Smugglers’ Notch Family Fun at Smugglers’ Notch](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/DSC00389-470x320.jpg)
Our family of four planned a visit to Smugglers’ Notch to put their wintertime activities to the test. After a smooth check-in with the friendly and...
![A Family Trip to Topnotch Resort A Family Trip to Topnotch Resort](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/topnotch-roost-patio-470x320.jpg)
As you head through Stowe, past town and up Rte 108, tucked away you will find Topnotch Resort– a Preferred Boutique, Four Diamond, Resort, and Spa....
![Essex Culinary Resort and Spa Essex Culinary Resort and Spa](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Essex-Hammocks-High-Res-470x320.jpg)
They say location is everything. This is especially true when you choosing a hotel for a family stay in Vermont. You’d like to be centrally...
Copyright 2015 Dana Freeman Travels | All Rights Reserved