Aug
01
2013
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, we cruised around the Caribbean a few times and then explored a bunch of...
Jul
25
2013
While our kids were away at their overnight summer camps, my husband and I used the time to visit Quebec City which is just a few hours away from Burlington by car or train. We opted to drive to...
Mar
15
2013
Snow Shoeing at Night
I never thought my first trip through Mount Royal Park would be trekking on snowshoes, or for that matter at night. However, after strapping on these large racket-shaped frames designed to keep me from falling through the...
Feb
19
2013
My family of four arrived at Stowe Mountain Lodge on a Friday evening in late January. Just like everyone else we were checking in for a weekend of skiing.We pulled up to a mammoth valet parking line. I was sure we going to experience a long check-in...
Nov
13
2012
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 in Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), however, this time we stayed at the newly renovated Hotel Omni...
Jul
14
2012
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 Champlain that many guests return to year after year. We spent a long weekend...
Apr
02
2012
When I was a young girl living in New Jersey, my Mother would often take my sister and I over the George Washington Bridge to New York City. We would go to Lincoln Center to see performances like the...
Feb
14
2012
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 weekend getaway in January. When choosing a hotel for this trip, we wanted a...
Nov
07
2011
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. You will find this Los Angeles boutique hotel perfectly situated in the trendy West...
Sep
27
2011
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 countless cities with many friends. However, we hadn't seen them with our children. Our kids...
