Just five miles south of the Canadian boarder lies a place where both skis and swimsuits reign supreme–Jay Peak Resort, VT. With nearly 80 runs, 9 lifts and an average snowfall of 349 inches per year (no, that is not a typo!), Jay Peak offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in all of… Read More Ski, Swim & Stay at Jay Peak, VT
Nothing forces creativity quite like a four and a half hour layover…with two kids…on Christmas Day. So to pass the time we came up with a family-friendly airport scavenger hunt that will distract kids from devices (I mean, momentarily at least) and encourage the entire family to take in their surroundings. Keep this list in… Read More Kids (BIG or little) Airport Scavenger Hunt
There’s an extra level of stress that comes with traveling internationally. Use this 12-step international travel checklist to be sure you are prepared for your next adventure: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to return from your travels. If you need to renew or are… Read More The 12 Steps of International Travel: A Traveler’s Checklist
It’s that time of year where we wrack our brains trying to come up with unique gift ideas for the special people in our lives. If you have a travel lover on your list, consider your holiday shopping complete with Flytographer! Inspired by the belief that memories are the best souvenir, Flytographer is a world-wide… Read More The Perfect Holiday Gift for Travel Lovers
Winter is coming. There, I said it. I don’t like it, but I said it. The upside–whether you live in New England or are planning to take a trip to the area, there are so many opportunities for kids to SKI FREE in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Check out the details… Read More Kids Ski FREE Across New England
I recently discovered a new family travel site called Nugget. It features parent-tested, kid-friendly, one-day travel itineraries for cities and activities around the world and is the perfect travel planning resource for parents! My itinerary for hiking Nigardsbreen Glacier in Norway was just added to their collection. If you are looking for a bucketlist adventure… Read More Nugget Guide: A Family Glacier Hike in Norway
Trip Advisor just announced its annual Traveler’s Choice list of the 25 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the U.S. I was not surprised to see Halls Chophouse in Charleston, SC, make the cut yet again. While I have had the pleasure of dining at several of these top 25 establishments, none left a lasting impression quite… Read More Y’all Don’t Want to Miss This Charleston Steakhouse
There may be “no such thing as a free lunch”…but there are free airline tickets! If your family likes to travel, do yourself a favor. Take 20 minutes to go down this list and sign up for frequent flyer numbers across all the major U.S. airlines. And don’t forget the kids–if they’re old enough to… Read More Travel For Free
Sorting through all the travel gear hype can be a daunting task. So I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 tried and true travel gear must haves. Each one meets my three criteria of convenience, durability and practicality. eBags packing cubes: Bags to put into your bag? I was a total skeptic. But ebags will… Read More 10 Travel Gear Must Haves
Everyone goes to Napa for the wine, but the culinary scene is equally as impressive. With 7 Michelin Star restaurants, including Thomas Keller’s two-time “Best Restaurant in the World”, The French Laundry, there is no shortage of good eats. Rather than give you a list of all the delectable places to go, I am highlighting… Read More Beyond the Wine: 3 Can’t Miss Meals in Napa
