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![Sensational Vermont Swimming Holes Sensational Vermont Swimming Holes](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6073-470x320.jpeg)
There is no doubt that Vermont is full of amazing things to do all year round. During the summer months, you’re likely to find the...
![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...
![A Long Weekend in Camden, Maine A Long Weekend in Camden, Maine](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_6789-470x320.jpeg)
Updated March 20, 2023 Maine’s mid-coast boasts many beautiful coastal towns. While I usually stay in a region south of Portland, I recently discovered Camden,...
![Staying in a Hotel During Coronavirus Staying in a Hotel During Coronavirus](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_5372-470x320.jpeg)
I was pretty excited to pack my suitcase and spend the night in a hotel. Like most people, I have not been traveling during the...
![The J & E Riggin: A Culinary Adventure at Sea The J & E Riggin: A Culinary Adventure at Sea](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/JERiggin-470x320.jpg)
Sailing on a Maine Windjammer Cruise is something I look forward to every summer. I have been lucky to have the opportunity to sail on...
![My 3 Favorite Unplugged Vacations My 3 Favorite Unplugged Vacations](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_5465-470x320.jpg)
While there are certainly times you need to be online and accessible, it shouldn’t be while you are on vacation. Everyone needs, and deserves, to unplug from...
![Where to Eat Local in Vermont Where to Eat Local in Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_4340-1-470x320.jpg)
No matter where you choose to eat in Vermont you will find most restaurants have a food philosophy that incorporates a myriad of local products...
![Best Vacation Rental Homes Around the World Best Vacation Rental Homes Around the World](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_4577-470x320.jpg)
I know a thing or two about vacation rentals because I have been renting them for several years. Right around the time our kids were...
![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...
![9 Unusual Things to Do on Maui 9 Unusual Things to Do on Maui](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_5942-470x320.jpg)
The best things to do on vacation aren’t always the most well-known things to do. For me, the more uncommon and off-the-beaten path the activity...
![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...
![Winter Driving Safety Tips in Vermont Winter Driving Safety Tips in Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/GMCDenaliWinter39-1-470x320.jpg)
These days you can never be sure when the next nor’easter will blow into Vermont. Weather can be unpredictable, and winter can catch even the...
![5 Reasons to Stay at the Conrad New York 5 Reasons to Stay at the Conrad New York](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/conrad_exterior_mark-weinberg_0199_v2-470x320.jpg)
The Conrad New York is located in lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City. This all-suite hotel is in an ideal spot for those who don’t love...
![How to Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum How to Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_9774-470x320.jpg)
He probably thought he wasn’t being disrespectful, or maybe he didn’t think about it at all. But when he answered his cell phone in the...
![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...
![Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms in Vermont Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms in Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC04804-470x320.jpg)
Every year my family sets out to find, and cut down, the biggest Christmas tree in Vermont. Our quest for the largest conifer is a...
![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...
![9 Things to Love About the Woodstock Inn & Resort 9 Things to Love About the Woodstock Inn & Resort](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_6079-470x320.jpg)
Embarking on an extensive refurbishment, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is now more magnificent than ever. The lobby, first-floor public spaces and the entryway are all...
![Electric Bikes Tours In Vermont Electric Bikes Tours In Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_6781-470x320.jpg)
Have you ever ridden an e-bike? Me neither and I had no idea what riding electric bikes might be like. After I recent outing with...
![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...
![How to Choose the Perfect Vacation Rental How to Choose the Perfect Vacation Rental](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2385-470x320.jpg)
Hotels can be expensive family vacation options. Often times a vacation house rental can be a more cost-effective way for families to travel. If you...
![5 Reasons to Stay at Archer Hotel New York 5 Reasons to Stay at Archer Hotel New York](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_5137-470x320.jpg)
It is the little things that make a difference at the Archer Hotel New York. Modern travelers have come to expect standard hotel amenities such...
![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,...
![Where to Eat in the Outer Banks Now Where to Eat in the Outer Banks Now](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PA160074-1-470x320.jpg)
The Outer Banks of North Carolina might not be known as a culinary destination yet but it should be. The OBX, as it is known by...
![The Truth about Sailing on a Windjammer Cruise The Truth about Sailing on a Windjammer Cruise](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P8260187-470x320.jpg)
I enjoy cruising on small luxury ships. They are intimate, have unique itineraries and often go where bigger boats cannot dock. While a Maine windjammer cruise...
![Off-Road Segway Tours In Vermont Off-Road Segway Tours In Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/P7290133-470x320.jpg)
My family has had the opportunity to go on several segway tours during our travels. We have done both on and off-road tours. Riding on a segway...
![What to Expect on an Airboat Ride What to Expect on an Airboat Ride](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0973-470x320.jpg)
If you have never been on an Airboat Ride before you are in for an aquatic adventure. I recently went out for the first time in Vero...
![Where to Eat in Vero Beach, Florida Where to Eat in Vero Beach, Florida](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0932-470x320.jpg)
Located on Central Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is an unpretentious coastal town with lots to offer its visitors and residents year round. There are miles of pristine...
![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...
![Where to Eat in Nashville Where to Eat in Nashville](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0454-470x320.jpg)
When someone mentions Nashville, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Country Music. While it is true that Nashville is known as Music City,...
![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...
![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...
![Vacationing at Home in Vermont Vacationing at Home in Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DSC05784-470x320.jpg)
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...
![Top 5 Thing to Do this Fall in Vermont Top 5 Thing to Do this Fall in Vermont](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/apple-picking-vermont1-470x320.jpg)
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...
![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...
![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....
![Stowe Mountain Lodge Stowe Mountain Lodge](https://danahfreeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DSC02994-470x320.jpg)
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...
![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...
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