Visit Connecticut’s Fan Favorite – Niantic, For A Great Seaside Getaway
The State of Connecticut recently ran a "Fan Favorite" campaign for residents and visitors to vote for their favorite town in Connecticut. The winner was the charming town of Niantic, a village of East Lyme, located a short distance from Mystic. ...
How To Keep Kids Entertained on Long Haul Flights
Long haul flights are taxing for everyone and children in particular can struggle with being restricted whilst flying to a far away location. Other than the standard in-flight films, colouring books and things to read there is very little for children to do. ...
Historic Deerfield For Lovers of Antiques and Early American History
Meandering through the lovely village of Historic Deerfield reveals a fascinating glimpse at life in colonial America that is amazing, beautiful and extremely educational. Approaching Old Main Street, we immediately became time-travelers dropping in to peer at life from 1673 to the 1800's in the Pioneer...
Travel Guide to Free Things to do in New York City
New York City is a magnet for travelers both foreign and domestic. And it’s no surprise: NYC is packed with sights, sounds and people from all walks of life. Although the cost of living in New York is notoriously high, the cost of visiting doesn’t...
Villa Vacations Complete With Local Excursions Just Got Easier To Book
It seems the world has fallen in love with the idea of renting a beautiful villa and bringing the whole family along on vacation. The number of villa rental sites has expanded dramatically in recent years as have popular home rental sites like VRBO....
There’s No Place Like Maine For A Summer Getaway – Sunshine, Beaches, Boating and Lobster
Throwing caution to the wind we decided to try to escape to the coast of Maine during the busiest week of the summer season. Summer doesn’t officially begin in New England until July 4th, and this year a heat wave only heightened everyone's desire...
Sesame Street Place, Perfect For A Magical Toddler Birthday Adventure
We recently visited Sesame Place for my son’s 2nd birthday, and what a wonderful experience it was. Sesame Place is the only theme park that is based entirely on the Sesame Street television program. It is located 90 minutes south of New York City in Langhome,...
Kids Go Free! – Cruises, All-Inclusive Resorts and More
Budgets seem particularly tight this year just as prices are on the rise, so to make sure you can have a great summer vacation, we've gathered together an impressive list of family vacation offers where the kids go free! You'll have to get the kids...
Is It Crazy To Love An Island? Meet St. Simons Island Georgia
I've fallen in love with an island destination, [caption id="attachment_19859" align="alignnone" width="370"] King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort[/caption] and it might surprise you to know that it's not in the Caribbean. In fact, you can drive there! But be forewarned, after visiting you may want...
5 Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Cancun
When you finally manage to get the whole family out for a holiday in Cancun, the last thing you need is to carry on babysitting, cooking, and cleaning – you should be relaxing! You can avoid this palaver by opting for an all-inclusive resort that...
Great Ways To Keep Romance Alive On A Family Vacation
Wondering how to keep romance alive while traveling with your kids in tow? We've got some great strategies to help you out. When you ask people what they imagine when envisioning a romantic vacation, the results can be varied – camping underneath the stars, strolling through...
5 Best Beach Towns For Your Florida Spring Break Road Trip
Spring break is my favorite time to visit Florida. The weather is perfect for spending days on the sandy beaches without getting burned by the scorching rays during the summer! Whether you enjoy surfing, sunbathing or building sand castles, Florida’s pristine beaches won’t let you...
Discover The Beautiful Fishing Village of St. Ives in Cornwall For An Unforgetable Family Holiday
The small town of St. Ives is the most popular holiday destination in Cornwall and it is easy to see why. We first travelled to St Ives for a summer break a few years ago, having been encouraged to visit the area by close friends...
Winter Getaway to the Hamptons with Children – Try the East End of Long Island
A Family Friendly Winter Getaway to the East End of Long Island - Trip Report Winter cabin fever had settled in and our 19 month old yearned for adventure. My husband and I decided to pack up and head to the East End of Long Island...
Hit The Road: Advantages of Taking Your Family on a Road Trip
There's an old proverb that says: the air is always coldest before the thaw. Wait, no, that can't be right. Regardless, Punxsutawney Phil from Gobbler's Knob hill in Pennsylvania says spring is right around the corner. You can trust him, too, because his meteorological methods go...
Wildwoods Lodge of Maine – Snowmobile and ATV Nirvana
Now that winter has arrived in earnest and snow blankets the hills and valleys of New England, it's time to don your winter woolies and venture out to make long lasting family memories in the snow. Last fall we visited an amazing outdoor sports wonderland tucked...
Looking For A Great Seaside Vacation? – Try Texas!
Looking for a new beach destination? Check out Kemah and Galveston Texas for Your Next Seaside Vacation Having lived in Texas all my life I have much to say about our beaches, not all of it good. However in the last few years the two large...
Guide To Visiting Las Vegas With Kids
Travel Tips for parents planning to travel to Las Vegas with their children So you’re traveling to Las Vegas… and with kids! I have some amazing tips on traveling to Las Vegas for parents. First of all, select where you are staying carefully. Las Vegas has some...
5 Brilliant Family Days-Out in Cheshire England
Looking for family-friendly days out that suit everyone isn't always easy. Leaving kids to sit around the house all day at the weekend or during school holidays isn't great either. If you are looking for days out the whole family can enjoy, the north west...
Survival Guide For Visiting Disney With A Baby
My Disney Survival Guide for Parents with Babies I know lots of parents worry about bringing their baby to Disney, thinking of it as an amusement parks for young children, but Disney does a great job catering to the smallest guests, making it a trip the...