Why You Need to Learn to Surf in Sayulita

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 beach town located 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. In recent years this sleepy...

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Women’s Ski Clinic at Stratton Mountain

You are never too old for a ski lesson, right? Wanting to learn to ski without fear I enrolled in the Women on snoW Camp at Stratton Mountain. Even though I've been skiing for over 40 years I still skid...

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Reflections of a Great Ski Season in Vermont

Not too long ago Vermont winters in our house meant on Friday night ski bags needed to be packed with boots, mittens, balaclavas and hand warmers. Our skis had to be lined up by the back door so that...

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Wheeling and Wandering: Travel with Bikes

My family will tell you I am not an athlete.  They will probably giggle a little when they say it too. You will get no argument from me. I will readily concede to that point. However, when we travel...

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5 Great Spring Hikes for Kids in Vermont

When going for a hike with kids before the trails really open for the season, it is best to be prepared for almost anything.  Although your lawn seems like it is nice and dry, the trails can still be...

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Learn to Ski without Fear at Sugarbush

When I met up with my future Women's Discovery Camp program buddies at Sugarbush, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I was told I would learn to ski without fear at this two-day ski clinic. That appealed to me since I consider myself an...

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Family Fun at Smugglers’ Notch

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 informative front desk staff, we zipped over to the rental shop to pick up our...

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Essex Culinary Resort and Spa

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 located. Not too far from the airport and not too far from Burlington. Perhaps you...

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