Posts Tagged ‘family friendly’

Oh, how we love Lake Placid. Last time we ventured out there was in June, when we stayed at Whiteface Lodge, and I believe my husband and I decided we were going to leave city life forever and move to a room there. Well, real life has this way of sucking you back in and [Continue]

This week started a bit on the rough side, as if loosing an hour to daylight savings wasn’t enough, my family and I got hit with a 24-hour virus that left me feeling a tad out of sorts till only a day ago. It was time to get out of the apartment. Breathe some fresh [Continue]

Located in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont is The Woodstock Inn & Resort a 142-room, AAA Four Diamond Resort and member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. It offers guests an award-winning dining experience in any of its three restaurants, also noted to be among the best in New England. Travelers looking to get away and enjoy the [Continue]

While visiting Keystone, CO for their Winter Culinary Festival (more on that soon), I had a chance to check out one of the many different lodging experiences on the resort. What I appreciate about Keystone Resorts is that guests can choose the lodging that best fits their needs and their budgets without sacrificing the amenities [Continue]

I’m sure you have heard it all before. Universal Studios is one of the most fun places in Orlando, FL for families. Last time I was at Universal Studios was to check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. There I was, no children in tow, Butterbeer in hand, getting teary-eyed at the sight of the village [Continue]

When it comes to traveling with my family, there are a few things I take into consideration: Accommodations-With a family as large as mine, five in total, it’s often difficult to find accommodations that don’t require an extra room, or charge an extra fee for the fifth person. We are a close family, but we [Continue]

Citi Pond at Bryant Park is still celebrating it’s Winter Film Fest, with it’s last feature film showing on the evening of Valentine’s Day. Still a great time to come out and have some fun. But if you were looking to do something a bit earlier with kiddos in tow, they’ve got you covered there [Continue]

Down at the tip of 125th street in Harlem, about a block away from the water’s edge is one of New York’s bar-b-que gems, Dinosaur BarBQue. I discovered this place a few years ago when it first opened in the area, at a different smaller location nearby, and though it’s one of my favorite bar-b-que places in [Continue]

Museums have always been a great place to spend lazy afternoons. If you have kids, the “lazy afternoon” part just never happens, but there are still fun ways to enjoy the museum, especially if said museum not only has an interesting collection, but also a great family program. The Rubin Museum of Art, located at [Continue]

Oh, how I love the Smartbox. I had a wonderful time with them last year during the fun and exciting scavenger hunt they hosted, and I think that when it comes to gift ideas, they are a unique option. Now, Smartbox has given me yet another reason to love them even more, for they have [Continue]