Just when you think you’ve seen every possible layout of a hotel room, you walk into one of the three suites at the Common Man Inn and Spa, in Plymouth, NH, and you realize you haven’t seen anything!  My daughter and I had an amazing experience in our “cabin in the woods” suite.  This is one room you need to see to believe. 

Read on to experience our night away at the Common Man Inn and Spa…


Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour NYC

 

NYC is filled with endless possibilities of family attractions.  So many, that it can seem overwhelming to plan how to get to and from all of them.  One solution to consider is a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.  There are many options for passes and you can choose one that best fits your family’s needs.  The tour I took was the Grey Line bus tour and it had four options: downtown, uptown, Brooklyn/Bronx, and a night tour.  With this type of tour you can set your own itinerary at your own pace. 

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Hanover Inn

Hanover Inn overlooks the picturesque Dartmouth College Green in Hanover, New Hampshire.  The inn is filled with New England charm and as soon as you walk in your stress melts away.  The Hanover Inn is a wonderful place for families, businesses, and romantic getaways.  You will be blown away by how elegant, yet welcoming, the inn will make you feel.

 

Click here to read all about my experience.


A Perfect Day on Amelia Island

Beautiful Amelia Island is located just off the coast of Florida, about 30 miles from Jacksonville.  This barrier island has 13 miles of sandy beaches and true southern charm.  There are plenty of family activities that will keep everyone happy.  Here is one way to spend a perfect day on this unique island.

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Latest Post on Huffington Post!

Check out my latest piece for the Huffington Post! It’s all about deciding whether a hotel is the right accommodation for your family while traveling.  Enjoy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/is-a-hotel-the-right-accommodation-for-your-trip_us_589b40e1e4b02bbb1816c200


New Huffington Post Article!

Many people are currently trying to plan their Spring Break vacations. If you’re thinking of doing an island, which should you choose? Take a peek at my latest Huffington Post article to see how to narrow down your choices to find the island that best suites your family.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/588902a3e4b0628ad613ddc1?timestamp=1485374637726


Royal Sonesta Boston

 

What an amazing location for of beautiful hotel!  Located in Cambridge, MA, on the banks of the Charles, the Royal Sonesta is very close to Fenway Park and Harvard Square.  It is also conveniently located just around the corner from the Museum of Science.  This family-friendly hotel lets you explore Boston and then come back to a place where you’ll feel like you’re home.

Click here for our full review


Double Tree by Hilton, Boston North Shore/CoCo Keys

If your family is looking for something unique to do this winter, I’ve got the perfect spot for you.  Water park, restaurants, pool, fitness center, and family friendly hotel all in one? Absolutely.  Located on the North Shore, just 19 miles from downtown Boston, the Double Tree by Hilton, Boston North Shore, features the CoCo Keys water park.  It offers a great destination for exploring the city and then heading back to the hotel for even more fun. 

Click here to read my full review of this fun destination.

 


10 Amazing Things that Happen on Vacation

 

Travel can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful.  So why do people bother doing it? There is something magical about getting away from everything and embracing the unknown. The following are 10 things that I notice happen when we are on vacation: 

1.     CELL PHONES LOSE IMPORTANCE. I hate to admit it but when I’m home I can be pretty glued to my cellphone.  I am constantly checking emails and getting online to research different topics.  However, on vacation I can care less where my phone is! Sometimes I even go days without taking it out of my purse and it is the best feeling to be in the moment with my family. 

2.    VIDEO GAMES DISAPPEAR.  Since the kids bring several electronics with them on vacation to play with on the plane, I expect they will play with them throughout the trip.  This rarely happens.  On some trips, it never comes out of their suitcase.  There are so many new things to discover that our kids would rather go out to the beach to look for shells or build a sandcastle that electronics lose their interest.   

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Top 10 Things to Do in NYC with Kids

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New York City is one of most perfect destinations for families.  You can never run out of things to do and there is something fun for all members of the family.  As a born and raised New Yorker, NYC holds my heart!  The following are my Top 10 Things to Do in NYC with Kids:

1.     MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Every time we travel there we make it our first stop.  This museum has the best dinosaur exhibits of any museums we’ve been to.  Our favorite sections are: Hall of Ocean Life, Asian Mammals, Hall of Asian Peoples, African Mammals, and African Peoples.

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