If you follow this blog you know that our family spends quite a bit of time in Vermont. Whether we’re skiing the slopes or hiking the trails, the Green Mountain state is one of our favorite destinations. Despite frequent visits, we hadn’t managed to make it to one of Vermont’s coolest cities. Subsequently, Burlington has been at the top of my travel list for quite some time. Because of the abundance of outdoor activities in and around the area, I’d {Read More}
Cozy Digs on a Frosty Night – A Review of Burlington’s Hotel Vermont
March 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A Bygone Era Comes to Life at the Jekyll Island Club
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Had we tethered our yacht in the wharf, I imagine our view would have been the same as it was 100 years ago when the 19th century captains of industry sailed down the coast to their private retreat. We arrived on Jekyll Island in far less style, however, having driven south on Interstate-95 in our minivan. Still, we felt transported to days gone by as we drove along the causeway and turned onto the wide lane lined with the gracious {Read More}
On the Shores of Glimmerglass – Cooperstown’s Otesaga Resort
May 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Wherever the eye turned, nothing met it but the mirror-like surface of the lake, the placid view of heaven, and the dense setting of the woods. – From “The Deerslayer” by James Fenimore Cooper As a traveling family, we have had the opportunity to visit many hotels and resorts. Some of these have merely been a place to lay our heads at the end of a day filled with outdoor adventures while others have been destinations in themselves. The Otesaga {Read More}
Top Picks for the 2014-15 Ski Season – #SkiVermont
November 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
The Green Mountains of Vermont have long been known for the best skiing on the east coast and and the archetypal ski villages throughout the state attract thousands of visitors each season. Lots of families have their favorites, returning to the same spots year after year as my husband grew up doing with Stowe. Though much can be said for having a particular destination feel like home, with close to 50 alpine and nordic ski resorts in Vermont it stands {Read More}
5 Reasons the Resort at Longboat Key Club is Ideal for Families
September 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our family, especially my dad, has always loved Sarasota, Florida. In 1973, long before St. Armand’s key became a hub of sophistication and the county became the mecca of art and culture it is today, my Great Aunt Ann and Uncle Eddie relocated there from Connecticut with their four sons. Their move gave the lot of us a built-in vacation destination and their home, just a short walk from the now-chic St. Armand’s Circle and beautiful Lido Beach, serves as {Read More}
Eat Well on the Road with Westin and Super Chefs!
July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the greatest challenges families face while traveling is maintaining healthy eating habits while on the road. Fast food establishments tend to dominate the market and though several of these have begun to move toward healthier offerings, menus still primarily feature too-large portions of greasy, salt and sugar-laden choices. Many major hotel chains are home to restaurant franchises whose menus are just a step above those of big, fast food chains with lots of breaded, fried, and heavily sauced {Read More}
