Posts Tagged ‘north america’
An Epic Arizona Family Road Trip: Scottsdale, Sedona, the Grand Canyon
Why plan a road trip through Arizona? I’ve ventured to Arizona with kids, without kids, and even with a kid in my belly! There’s a reason I’ve returned over and over — it’s filled with spectacularly unique scenery, delicious food, plenty of reliable sunshine, and countless family friendly activities. If you’re a lover of the…
Read MoreA Summer Family Road Trip from NYC to Newport
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…
Read MoreUltimate Family Vacation Guide to Jackson Hole
I was born in Salt Lake City, so for me it’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, I’ll admit that if you’ve got your eye on Jackson Hole as a…
Read MoreFamily 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 — in the time of COVID.
Read MoreAn Epic Kauai Travel Guide
Sorry Kauaians — I’m going to let the secret out: Kauai is a can’t miss destination in the Hawaiian island experience. Before traveling to the “Garden Isle,” I had previously visited Maui (one of the more popular picks), and could not have imagined a more mesmerizing island escape. While Maui’s fame is well deserved, Kauai’s…
Read MoreA Fall Guide to Woodstock, Vermont
Cruising through Vermont during fall foliage season has always been at the “peak” of my bucket list. 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 “Gilmore Girls” type towns, has always had me itching to plan…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Sedona and Scottsdale
We’ve visited Arizona more than other destination -– 4 times so far! Why do we keep returning? Simply because we just really love it. It has dependable weather, incredible hiking, delicious food, and all around relaxing vibes. If it wasn’t unbearably hot in the summers, my husband might convince me to move there. If you’re searching…
Read MoreWeekend Guide to Santa Barbara With Kids
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. In just a few short days, I completely revamped our itinerary to instead visit Santa Barbara. We ended up falling in love with…
Read MoreA Summer Guide To Cape Breton
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. Specifically, the northern section of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, is worth…
Read MoreLuxury 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. Rows upon rows of vineyards border the entryway, and if you happen to vacation here in the fall, it looks as if fields of…
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