Tips for traveling with the kids this holiday season »
With the holiday season approaching, many of us are in the process of planning big family trips. Whether you’ll be driving a few towns over to spend Thanksgiving with your in-laws, or flying across the country to visit grandparents, getting kids prepared for travel can make the difference between a smooth trip and a big headache.
Read more...My night with the King: Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil »
I went to see a classy show at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, and somehow I ended up a Broadway musical in Branson, Missouri. Can you tell I was disappointed by Cirque de Soleil’s Viva ELVIS?
Read more...Look what Toyota did! »
Toyota’s health and wellness programs. A system that generates hundreds of thousands of cars each year needs each employee to work at the greatest capacity for maximum output and quality. Toyota realizes the way to achieve this level of productivity is to keep their employees healthy and well.
Read more...Traveling with a guide…book »
Setting out to see the sights, no matter where you visit, comes with loads of historical background, trivia, shopping, and places to eat. If your family is anything like mine, without a plan we end up wandering for well over an hour arguing over which attraction to see or at which restaurant to eat. Since we’re on vacation, our time has to be perfect and memorable! As we’ve traveled more, I’ve wizened up and learned to get the most out of my trip.
Read more...Up, up, and away: five timely travel tips for moms and families »
From flight delays to complex baggage regulations to enhanced security issues, international travel presents a real challenge to any traveler, much less those traveling with kids. Last spring, I crossed the pond for the first time with my eight-year-old daughter in tow. We came home with incredible memories, a little bit of jetlag, and a few mom-friendly travelers’ tips:
Read more...Austin, Texas: My new favorite city »
In case you missed my earlier solo vacation post, I recently traveled solo to Austin, Texas on my quest to vacation somewhere I’ve never been. The allure of Austin included the music scene, the promise of great Tex-Mex and BBQ, and the availability of direct flights from Boston on my favorite airline, JetBlue. These things, and more, contribute to my new infatuation with this hospitable and happening place.
Read more...Visiting Asheville, North Carolina »
Back at the end of September, my colleague Megan and I packed up and headed down to Asheville, NC for the Type-A Mom Conference. It’s a great conference, offering insightful sessions and the opportunity to connect “in real life” with bloggers we’ve worked with and been reading for years. But more than anything, what made our weekend was the city itself.
Read more...A girls weekend in Ft Lauderdale “W” style »
It was a lonnnnng year. A cold, dreary, not-so-great winter before the start of a beautiful, albeit BUSY summer. So before the first bud sprouted on the tree outside my window, my sister proposed an all-girls weekend in sunny Florida. She didn't have to ask me twice - I was sold.
Read more...My trip to Zadar, Croatia »
Sometimes sightseeing vacations can get a little overwhelming no matter your age, your kids ages, or worldly experience. Visiting a big city, especially one with a lot of historical significance, creates a desire to see everything while you’re there and leaves little downtime to actually enjoy where you’re staying. (I lived in Boston for six years and STILL didn’t get to everything I wanted to do!)
Read more...Traveling without technology »
We put over 120,000 miles on my minivan since we bought it nine years ago. We drove it all over California and up to Washington State and back again. Once, when a friend was visiting from Australia, we traveled over 3,000 We road trip. It's what we do.
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