Great New England Hotels, Inns, and Resorts for a Getaway
Ideas for the best New England hotels, resorts, and inns for getaways in MA, RI, VT, ME. A great travel mini-vacation to feel refreshed. Food & restaurants too!
Locations to See: Around the World Travel
Take a trip around the world with these articles — either to travel vicariously by enjoying the photos, facts, and stories, or to plan your own voyage! Click to jump to a specific destination in the list below, or scroll down to browse all.
USA Destinations:
Boston, The Berkshires, MA and New England Getaways
Laurel Highlands and Pittsburgh, PA
Folly Beach, SC and the Finger Lakes, NY
Pacific Northwest, The South, Colorado, and California
Destinations Around the World:
The Americas: ABC Islands, Canada, Puerto Rico, Cuba, USA, Belize
Asia: India, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Japan
Africa and Middle East: Teaching in Ghana, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Europe: Ireland, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain
Timeline of all cities visited.
Cliff House, Maine Resort: a Strange, Sunset-y Review
Unique Cliff House, Maine review of this luxury, oceanside resort hotel with pools, outdoor trails, and fire pits, close to Boston and other New England travel.
What’s the Best Age for Kids to Travel?
An honest answer from a parent of two children about what’s the best (and worst) ages to travel with kids, plus tips on how to make it great, and where to go.
Merida, Mexico Travel in Yucatan State with Kids
What is it like to visit Merida, Mexico in Yucatan state with kids? Learn about history, architecture, food, activities, beaches, Spanish immersion, and safety.
Palacio de la Musica in Merida, Mexico: Music Fun!
Want one of the best activities to do with kids in Merida, Mexico, Yucatan state? Palacio de la Musica is an interactive and engaging music museum for all ages.
Colorful Houses of Merida, Mexico
Get travel and decorating inspiration from the colorful houses of Merida, Mexico in Yucatan state: rainbow colored wall paint, ornate metalwork doors, and trees
Suddenly Surrounded by Sailboats on a Mexico Beach: Copa Cummins
See surprising photos from the Copa Cummins sailing race on the Yucatan coast in Mexico. Beautiful sailboat pictures on the ocean beach in San Benito with kids.
Fabulous Bow Market in Union Square, Somerville, MA
Looking for fun outdoor dining at a food hall and open-air shopping courtyard near Boston? See Bow Market in Union Square, Somerville, MA for eats & activities.
We’re On a Billboard for Massachusetts Tourism!
Excited to announce that a photo I took is now on billboards around New England to celebrate Massachusetts Tourism! Hoping to do more campaigns in the future.
A Writing Retreat with Food, Focus, and Art Time: Highlights in PA
Honest review of an affordable personal writing retreat (also for artists) with 3 meals a day and lodging included at the Highlights Foundation in Pennsylvania.