Oct
21
2015
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 is never time to sample all of the restaurants in one region, I fit...
Feb
02
2015
I doubt there are many parents who can claim they have explored all of Vermont. Imagine not having lost luggage or flight cancellations due to weather. You won't need to travel long distances or buy expensive plane tickets either. A Vermont Staycation gives you more...
Sep
04
2014
I love summer. Who doesn't love summer? But I am a total sucker for fall in Vermont. I love apple picking, harvest festivals, corn mazes and don't even get me started on the cider donuts! They make me weak...
Jul
08
2014
I could wax on about the amazing seaside setting of the Wequassett Resort -- It is truly spectacular. I could speak to the lavish guest rooms and suites that make this property an award-winning member of Preferred Hotels &...
May
01
2014
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 2-3 things a day, sometimes more. With museums, memorials, government buildings, galleries and other...
Apr
28
2014
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 on a Washington DC Trip would be. For us, that meant when they were...
Aug
29
2013
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. My first independent travel adventure involved a week-long class trip to Paris during my...
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...
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...
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...
