Vermont

Sensational Vermont Swimming Holes
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...

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Things to Do In Vermont
Find the best places to stay, where to eat, and what to do in Vermont. From boutique hotels to Michelin-star restaurants, Vermont road trips, and...

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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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Where to Eat Local in Vermont
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...

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Winter Driving Safety Tips in Vermont
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...

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Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms in Vermont
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...

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9 Things to Love About the Woodstock Inn & Resort
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...

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Electric Bikes Tours In Vermont
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...

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5 Amazing Farmers’ Markets in Vermont
Farmers’ markets can be found year-round in Vermont on almost every day of the week. While they used to be places that only chefs and culinary...

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Off-Road Segway Tours In Vermont
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...

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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...

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6 Reasons to Stay at the Hilton Burlington
If you are going to visit a city located on a lake, wouldn’t it be nice to stay in a lakefront property? The beautifully renovated...

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Vacationing at Home in Vermont
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...

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Travel to Vermont
I recently sat down with Chris Christensen of Amateur Traveler to chat about all things Vermont! In this podcast we travel from Burlington to Shelburne...

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Top 5 Thing to Do this Fall in Vermont
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...

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5 Things You Must Do in Vermont this Summer
If only it were that simple to narrow it down to just five things! Vermont is like ripe fruit in the summer. For optimal enjoyment,...

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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...

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10 Things to do January in Vermont
If you live in Vermont, you know winter with kids can be l-o-n-g. But snow and cold temps don’t keep us inside. Well, maybe -9...

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7 Reasons to Ski and Ride in Vermont this Year
My Facebook feed is filled with gorgeous photos from Vermont Ski Resorts showing snow covered peaks, snow guns a blazing or skiers catching first tracks...

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Hotel Vermont: Local Luxurious Lodging
You might have an idea of what life is like in Vermont; rustic barns, green mountains, sprawling meadows, farm-to-table fresh food and artisan crafts. Now...

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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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Memorial Day Weekend Vermont
Happy Memorial Day weekend, there is so much do!  On Saturday, join in the fun in Essex Junction at their Annual Memorial Day parade.  After...

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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...

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Stowe Mountain Lodge
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...

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Deals & Steals for Families Skiing in Vermont
Soon the green mountains of Vermont will be white and that means skiing and riding! The leaves that cover our hiking paths now will give...

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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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Let’s Get Local in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, Vermont seems to be on everyone’s radar. In recent years it has won many accolades and awards. I feel fortunate to live here and...

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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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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...

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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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Trapp Family Lodge
As you drive up the winding road, there’s a very good reason the welcoming sign includes “family” in the Trapp Family Lodge. From the warm...

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