Family Travel

Guide to Vacation Home Rentals in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is roughly the size of West Virginia. It is easy to get around, plus public transportation is relatively inexpensive. Despite being small in...

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5 Reasons to Love the Suites at the Inn by the Sea
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...

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The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont
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...

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Packing for Summer Road Trip
As travel slowly resumes, it looks like more and more Americans are thinking of sticking closer to home this summer. I hesitate to bring back...

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Québec City Travel Guide
Québec City sits at the point where the St. Charles and St. Lawrence Rivers converge. With a history that stretches back 400 years, it is...

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Affordable Luxury on the Gulf Shores of Alabama
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...

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Beach House Dreams on Alabama’s Gulf Shores
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...

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Skiing Out West at Park City
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...

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Discovering Torrance: A Southern California Gem
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...

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Where to Stay and What to Do in Conejo Valley, California
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...

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Top 10 Things to Do in the Outer Banks Now
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...

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6 Reasons to Stay at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
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...

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The Perfect Provincetown Vacation Rental
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...

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An Unplugged Vacation on the Windjammer Angelique
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...

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7 Things You Absolutely Must Do In Jacksonville, Florida
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...

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What You Need to Know Before Taking Your First RV Trip
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...

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Why You Should Visit St. Simons Island, GA
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,...

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5 Vacation Rentals You Wish You Had Booked
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...

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Escape to the Inn by the Sea
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...

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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...

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All-Inclusive Resorts: Are They Right for You?
When I picture an all-inclusive resort, I visualize what you might find on a large cruise ship. There are plenty of similarities between the two....

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Why Families Love Montreal
Updated March 11, 2023 It is not hard for families to find things to do in Montreal. With a booming downtown and many unique neighborhoods, families could...

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Family Guide to Washington, DC
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...

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Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, NY
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...

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Where to Eat in Lake Placid
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...

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Montreal in the Fall
In the fall, I get the “7-week itch”. The kids are back in school, we are knee-deep in sports, homework and after-school activities. I feel...

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Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
I could wax on about the amazing seaside setting of the Wequassett Resort — It is truly spectacular. I could speak to the lavish guest...

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Highlights From a Trip to Washington, DC
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...

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Top Tips for Family Travel to Washington, DC
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...

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Discovering Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas
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...

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Travel Book Review: The Family Traveler’s Handbook
  Traveling with kids can be daunting if you have never done it before. The planning, the packing, the car ride, the plane ride, the...

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Down the Shore
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....

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Cruising Costa Rica and Panama with Windstar
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,...

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Multi-Generational Travel at Basin Harbor Club
I have been traveling with my Grandmother for as long as I can remember. Our first official Grandmother and Granddaughter trip was to Greece in grade school....

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Hotel Omni Mont-Royal Montreal
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...

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Basin Harbor Club – A Place to Come Home To
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...

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Things to Do with Kids in Orlando, Florida
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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American Girl Doll Package at the Orlando Hotel
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....

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One Love for U2 –  We Get to Share It
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...

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Mirror Lake Inn and Resort
The Mirror Lake Inn and Resort has wonderful Adirondack charm and is set on the edge of one of the prettiest lakes in Adirondack Mountains...

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Kids Love Boston
Boston is only three and a half hours from Burlington, Vermont. We don’t take advantage of visiting this city as often as we should. With a...

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Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Ascutney Mountain Resort
The Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Ascutney Mountain Resort is the perfect place to escape to for a weekend of family fun in Vermont. Their villa-style...

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Being Better at Sugarbush
My first experience at Sugarbush was spring skiing in March, 2009.  I remember that day clearly. I was enjoying après ski in the sunshine on...

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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...

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A Family Trip to Topnotch Resort
As you head through Stowe, past town and up Rte 108, tucked away you will find Topnotch Resort– a Preferred Boutique, Four Diamond, Resort, and Spa....

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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...

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