Oct
27
2015
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 back. There are so many monuments and historic buildings to see that it most...
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...
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...
Mar
06
2014
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 flight from Nassau into one of Eleuthera's three airports, this easily accessible island is...
Nov
18
2013
Traveling with kids can be daunting if you have never done it before. The planning, the packing, the car ride, the plane ride, the hotel...the list goes on and on. With a little know-how, traveling with your family can...
Oct
03
2013
After a long day of travel, nothing says welcome like a little something extra left in our hotel room by the staff. My family really appreciates finding these treats when we arrive. It makes us feel extra special. Often when...
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...
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...