Chatham Bars Inn: An Idyllic Cape Cod Family Vacation

chatham bars inn from drone view - 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 dawn to dusk, entire days spent exploring the beaches, and just the right amount…

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15 Things to Do in Westerly, Rhode Island This Summer

Itโ€™s that time of year again!ย  Itโ€™s beach-time baby! ย  If sandcastles are on your kids’ minds, then it’s time to load up the car — and I know just where to go.ย  Plug Westerly, Rhode Island into Waze and hit the road.ย  ย ย  Westerly is a southern Rhode Island coastal town that offers plenty…

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Romantic Vermont Getaway to Twin Farms

Romantic Vermont Getaway Twin Farms

He surprised me with a card on a Friday night.ย ย    Inside were cutesy vague instructions: I had 24 hours to pack, and 48 hours of a romantic Vermont getaway to look forward to.ย    Hotel not yet disclosed.ย    After 20 minutes of me begging for a hint (delaying โ€œvacation-gratificationโ€ is not my fortรฉ),…

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Rosewood Mayakoba: An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

Rosewood Mayakoba An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

If Disney is โ€œWhere Dreams Come Trueโ€ for kids, then Rosewood Mayakoba, a luxury family resort, is where that happens for moms and dads.ย    Thatโ€™s right parents โ€“ that utopian escape exists!ย  Your dream of having a recharging and relaxing vacation while with those crazy kiddos IS going to happen.ย  The Rosewood royal treatment…

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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  Youโ€™re not going there.ย ย    Donโ€™t get me wrong โ€“ sometimes that wild and fun beach scene is just what the doctor ordered.ย  But, if youโ€™re instead dreaming of a New England summer vacation thatโ€™s low-key…

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Winter Family Weekend at the Sagamore Resort

Winter Family Weekend at the Sagamore

Even though I love the beach, the sand, the wavesโ€ฆI know that deep down, I am at heart a lake girl.ย  I grew up visiting Lake Winnipesaukee every summer, but am only now discovering the allure of a wintertime lake vacation.   Nicknamed the โ€œQueen of the American Lakes,โ€ all 32 miles of Lake Georgeโ€™s…

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An Epic Arizona Family Road Trip: Scottsdale, Sedona, the Grand Canyon

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Why plan a road trip through Arizona? Iโ€™ve ventured to Arizona with kids, without kids, and even with a kid in my belly!  Thereโ€™s a reason Iโ€™ve returned over and over — itโ€™s filled with spectacularly unique scenery, delicious food, plenty of reliable sunshine, and countless family friendly activities.  If youโ€™re a lover of the…

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A Summer Family Road Trip from NYC to Newport

harbor in Rhode Island - summer family road trip

Why take a family road trip to Rhode Island? For me, summertime on the east coast means lobster rolls, fresh squeezed lemonade, hydrangea flowers in full bloom, and weekend escapes to the beach.  While many Manhattan-ites flock to Montauk or the Hamptons, I suggest avoiding the crowded LIE.  Instead, head to Rhode Island for your…

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A Family Road Trip along Highway 1

Bixby Bridge - summer road trip

Everyoneโ€™s travel bucket lists were reimagined last year — as borders closed, highways remained opened, beckoning us like that guy at the school dance who all of a sudden seems super cute, even though the day before he was just another guy in Chem class.  Youโ€™re looking at him with fresh new eyes, thinking, “Wait…

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The Ultimate Rome Travel Guide

view of Rome Italy

They say all roads lead to Rome. ย Twelve years ago I felt the pull of the Eternal City as I selected my study abroad location.ย  As a history major, it doesnโ€™t get any cooler than studying THE empire on its home turf. ย My time overseas ignited my passion for travel โ€” I wanted to see…

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