Posts Tagged ‘Vacations’

Exciting news for families from The Benjamin Hotel! Families visiting New York City this summer are invited to “Have a Hoot” at The Benjamin (www.thebenjamin.com) with a special Winks’ Kidzzz Club package. Renowned for having the country’s first and only Sleep Concierge, The Benjamin, a boutique luxury hotel centrally located on Lexington [Continue]

Recently, I shared with you the wonderful experience I had renting a vacation home when traveling to Paris with my son. I was lucky because my experience was pretty flawless from beginning to end. For those of you thinking about choosing the path of vacation rentals by owners for your travels, I have some tips on [Continue]

Some years ago, long before blogging or traveling professionally, I headed out to Paris with my oldest son, then 3 years old. In planning for the trip I was extremely nervous because I didn’t know how my son would behave with us stuck in a hotel room, or how my neighbors would react to the [Continue]

The other day my husband and I were talking about the most fun things we have ever done in this beloved city of ours. We both agreed that at the very top of our list is the helicopter ride we took over New York City. I had planned it for his birthday and I wanted [Continue]

I arrived to Monterey, CA today by invitation of the California Strawberry Commission. A total of 5 bloggers from different U.S. regions (Niri of Mommy Niri/Boston, MJ of Chicagonista/Chicago, Holly of June Cleaver Nirvana /Dallas, Sugar of Sugar in The Raw/Los Angeles, and myself) were exclusively invited to learn about the process of bringing [Continue]

Not too long ago, I ventured out to enjoy a beautiful New York City day and take in the sites of The Cloisters Museum. I did so by enjoying my Go USA Card, a Smart Destinations product. It proved to be affordable, convenient, and easy to use. To further compliment the traveler’s experience, Smart Destinations [Continue]

Preferred Hotel Group has just announced it’s “Preferred Family,” program,  a certified collection of hotels and resorts that go beyond family-friendly. Preferred Family enables parents to evaluate a hotel based on specific age groups, services and offerings and match it against their family’s own needs and interests, from planning a [Continue]

I have said it once, and I’ll say it again, Disney is a wonderful place for anyone who visits, but for kids it is magical! Thanks to the generous hospitality of Hanes, I was invited to Disney to meet and mingle with the other members of the Comfort Crew. Also invited was my family. This [Continue]

The Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2nd Annual Bright House Networks Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week and Kick-Off Party. Restaurant Week will start on Mother’s Day and last the entire week, (May 8-14, 2011), with over 30 restaurants participating! Throughout the week, patrons will enjoy three-course, prix fixe menus [Continue]

This summer Bal Harbour is offering families great vacation packages. Soak up the sun on South Florida’s best beaches and enjoy 25 percent savings with a free night’s stay as part of the “Book Three, Fourth Night Free” package at three Bal Harbour hotels – the five-star ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, The Sea [Continue]