Caribbean Vacation Travel Choices… In exploring a trip to the Caribbean, a delightful trifecta of islands offers three distinct experiences: The “ABC Islands,” which refer to Aruba (“A”), Bonaire (“B”), and Curaçao (“C”). Since we working humans usually have limited time and budgets for vacation travel, this begs the question: Which of these three islands… [Read More]
Locations
Watch Tiny Planes at Great Barrington, MA Airport!
One of the most fun things to do in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts is FREE… See the tiny airplanes at Walter J. Koladza Airport! When we got the tip that Great Barrington, MA had a teensy, tiny airport, I figured it would be good for a 5-minute glance. In fact, however, the airport was so… [Read More]
Inn by the Sea: Maine Resort Romance in Luxury!
Want a romantic, dog-friendly hotel near Portland, ME with a spa, fireplaces, and an ocean view? “YES!” we tired moms, teachers, and humans holler in response. “We want to relax and revive! We want to reconnect with our partners! Oh, and we also want to eat lobster.” Come walk with me through a visit to Inn by… [Read More]
Romantic Getaways in New England: Ideas for Couples
“Where can we go for a romantic New England getaway?” I get this question all the time, often from fellow parents who find themselves with a precious weekend of: “Family is in town to help watch the kids, so my partner and I can finally have some quality alone time together!” Unfortunately, many of these couples… [Read More]
See the Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA for Historic Hotel Awe
Even the Hotel Carpets Knocked my Socks Off! I was prepared to be stunned by the unique antique decorations of the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Western Massachusetts — after all, the hotel is almost 250 years old. However, I was not expecting what a WILD mix of old and new sights exist in this… [Read More]
Fun Places to Go: My #1 Pick of the Year is Pittsburgh, PA!
Every year, I declare the best destination of my 365 days of travel that I think readers would most enjoy. The past two winners were classic vacation pleasers: the Caribbean island of Curacao, and fairytale Quebec City, Canada. Few of you, however, saw this year’s pick coming… My favorite place I traveled this year was Pittsburgh! Are you surprised???… [Read More]
