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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Ultimate Family Vacation Guide to Jackson Hole

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I was born in Salt Lake City, so for me itโ€™s always felt a smidge disloyal to entertain the idea that another ski mecca in the U.S. can hold a candle to the Rockies in Utah. However, even as a Utah native, Iโ€™ll admit that if youโ€™ve got your eye on Jackson Hole as a…

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Family Winter Weekend in Lake Placid

Some posts are about the majesty of the Alps, some are about the pace of a bike tour through London. This post is about taking a couple of days to chill โ€” in the time of COVID.

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An Epic Kauai Travel Guide

Nepali Coast view from helicopter

Sorry Kauaians โ€” Iโ€™m going to let the secret out: Kauai is a canโ€™t miss destination in the Hawaiian island experience.ย  Before traveling to the โ€œGarden Isle,โ€ I had previously visited Maui (one of the more popular picks), and could not have imagined a more mesmerizing island escape.ย  While Mauiโ€™s fame is well deserved, Kauaiโ€™s…

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A Fall Guide to Woodstock, Vermont

Cruising through Vermont during fall foliage season has always been at the โ€œpeakโ€ of my bucket list.ย  Although I live in Connecticut and enjoy gorgeous autumn colors here as well, the allure of the reds and oranges further north, and the promise of quintessential โ€œGilmore Girlsโ€ type towns, has always had me itching to plan…

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The Ultimate Guide to Sedona and Scottsdale

Sedona Scottsdale

Weโ€™ve visited Arizona more than other destination -โ€“ 4 times so far! ย Why do we keep returning? ย Simply because we just really love it. ย Itย has dependable weather, incredible hiking, delicious food, and all around relaxing vibes. ย If it wasnโ€™t unbearably hot in the summers, my husband might convince me to move there. ย If youโ€™re searching…

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Weekend Guide to Santa Barbara With Kids

Santa Barbara and Monterey

In the fall of 2019, we had a long weekend vacation booked in Napa with our 17 month old; however, the devastating fires at the time forced us to cancel our trip.ย  In just a few short days, I completely revamped our itinerary to instead visit Santa Barbara.ย  We ended up falling in love with…

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A Summer Guide To Cape Breton

Cabot cliffs

Does anyone out there have their eyes set on venturing to “The Great White North” in the future? Turns out, “The Great White North” transforms into miles of green come summer time, making it an ideal choice for a July or August destination. ย Specifically, the northern section of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, is worth…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Bernardus Lodge

luxury hotel review Bernardus Lodge

Welcome to Bernardus! First impressions and the grounds: Pulling into Bernardus Lodge and Spa, you will be instantly hit with that California-vineyard feel, that until now, you only thought existed in Napa. ย Rows upon rows of vineyards border the entryway, andย if you happen to vacation here in the fall, it looks as if fields of…

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