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taormina and mt etna - luxury villa in sicily

5 Reasons to Celebrate Your Next Holiday at a Luxury Villa in Sicily

In January, something peculiar happens to the human brain.ย ย    We start to forget the absolute, sheer mayhem that was the holiday season.ย ย ย    As soon as the New Year rolls around, it all feels like a dream.ย  In March, we're ...
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Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Move over Tuscany -- there's a new star on Italy's travel map, and it comes complete with sun-soaked villas set amid Puglia's captivating landscape.   It doesn't matter how many times you've been to Italy, if you haven't laid eyes on ...
mayflower inn and spa

It’s Time to Book This Romantic Countryside Getaway in CT: The Mayflower Inn and Spa

If I had one piece of advice for moms and dads looking to escape for a romantic getaway in CT at the Mayflower Inn and Spa, it would be this...   Extend the babysitter coverage and book one more day! ย Trust ...
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Chatham Bars Inn: An Idyllic Cape Cod Family Vacation

They had me at lob-stah (roll).ย    Even if you've lived in New England your whole life, it's easy to still fall under the spell of those idyllic Northeast summers -- perfectly cooked lobster rolls, sticky salt in the air from ...
Romantic Vermont Getaway Twin Farms

Romantic Vermont Getaway to Twin Farms

He surprised me with a card on a Friday night.     Inside were cutesy vague instructions: I had 24 hours to pack, and 48 hours of a romantic Vermont getaway to look forward to.    Hotel not yet disclosed.    After ...
Rosewood Mayakoba An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

Rosewood Mayakoba: An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

If Disney is "Where Dreams Come True" for kids, then Rosewood Mayakoba, a luxury family resort, is where that happens for moms and dads.ย    That's right parents - that utopian escape exists!ย  Your dream of having a recharging and relaxing ...
Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort Weekapaug Inn

Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort: Weekapaug Inn

Picture this: crowded boardwalks, packed beaches, greasy pizza, arcade games, and flashing amusement park lights.ย  Cue the screeching brakes.ย  You're not going there.ย ย    Don't get me wrong - sometimes that wild and fun beach scene is just what the doctor ...

Sedona Pink Jeep Tours

Grand Canyon and Broken Arrow It's impossible to vacation in Sedona without seeing the famous Pink Jeeps cruising around town. ย Pink Jeep Adventure Tours ...
hotel review pebble beach

Luxury Hotel Review: Lodge at Pebble Beach

The Lodge at Pebble Beach needs no introduction to its famous golf course, overlooking the stunning Pacific coastline. ย  Even knowing about the hotel ...
best restaurants Big Sur pebble beach

Best Restaurants in Big Sur & Pebble Beach

If you find yourself near the Lodge at Pebble Beach, there are a number of dining options that will leave a mark in your ...
activities to do Big Sur pebble beach

Family Activities in Big Sur, Pebble Beach & Carmel

17 Mile drive We experienced the 17 mile drive bright and early our first morning.  Claire was awake and ready to party at 4am, ...

Tips for Driving Highway 1 with a Baby

Driving along Highway 1, through Big Sur and along the stretches of coastline, is one of the most scenic and famous drives in the ...
best family hikes sedona and scottsdale - mom and daughter at crescent moon park

The Best Family Hikes in Sedona and Scottsdale

Hiking in Scottsdale If you are traveling to Scottsdale, you're probably itching for some sunshine. ย Scottsdale has numerous hiking trails, but fair warning: look ...
Sedona food

The Best Family Restaurants in Sedona and Scottsdale

Foodie Finds in Sedona: Quick and Informal: You won't be hard-pressed to find memorable food in this tiny town! ย These were some of my ...