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8 Luxury Spring Break Destinations For Families

Ohhh…Spring break. These two words conjure up images of long airport lines, crowded pools, partying college kids, loud music…and bad decisions. Hey Moms! What if I were to tell you that luxury spring break destinations for families really do exist. Ones where you don’t have to fight a 21 year-old for the floatie in…

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! Trust me. The Mayflower Inn and Spa, an Auberge Collection resort, sits…

Weekend Guide: 10 Things to Do in Stowe, VT

It has been one of my dreams to see Vermont’s fall foliage bursting through the trees, illuminating the Green Mountains into shades of honey gold, fiery red, and pumpkin orange. Guess what? It’s still just a dream. So far…there’s been 3 trips north…and 3 swings and a miss! Timing a trip for…

Guide to Summertime in Cape Cod with Kids

Looking for ideas of what you can do in Cape Cod with kids? Believe it or not, you can actually…time travel! Cape Cod has long been a favorite summer destination for families. It’s been Googled. It’s been thoroughly researched. It’s been photographed from every angle. Yet, no one seems to mention that the…

Chatham Bars Inn: An Idyllic Cape Cod Family Vacation

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They had me at lob-stah (roll). 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…

15 Things to Do in Westerly, Rhode Island This Summer

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

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 20 minutes of me begging for a hint (delaying “vacation-gratification” is not my forté),…

Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort: Weekapaug Inn

Picture this: crowded boardwalks, packed beaches, greasy pizza, arcade games, and flashing amusement park lights. Cue the screeching brakes. You’re not going there. Don’t get me wrong – sometimes that wild and fun beach scene is just what the doctor ordered. But, if you’re instead dreaming of a New England summer vacation that’s low-key…

Watch Hill Inn: Luxury Hotel Review

I love a hotel with history. If you’re staying at Watch Hill Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island, then you’ll experience the comforts of modern accommodations that definitely doesn’t feel cookie cutter. This is an historic property smack dab in the middle of a quaint seaside village, and it’s the perfect place to call home for…

Family Travel Guide: Watch Hill, RI

I will begin this post with a travel confession. In the era of time we now all refer to as “Pre-Covid,” I had never spent quality time in Rhode Island. Shame on this New Englander. As a Connecticut resident, I took my adorable neighbor – my stateside sister known for charming coastal towns…