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]
Trip Planning and Packing
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]
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]
Colorado Mountains: RMNP via Trail Ridge Road
A Rocky Mountain National Park Escape… In July, I became bedraggled — a bedraggledom born from changing the hundredth diaper, packing the thousandth lunch, and grading the ten thousandth essay. (No lie! I can show you the math.) Panting, I whipped open a cheap flight search engine and spurred it into motion. To where could… [Read More]
The Best of Boulder Hikes? Great Colorado Mountain Views!
Ooo, that sweet spot of finding a hike that’s just the right distance, elevation, time, and shade… which has stunning views at the summit as a reward! During my recent trip to Boulder, Colorado, my friends and I scoured the web for suggestions on the best moderate mountain nearby from which we’d be able to… [Read More]
Portland, Maine: Ideas for a Fun New England Trip!
“What’s an easy trip from Boston for a romantic getaway?” I pondered this aloud, zooming out the map. “Where can we get a great New England vacation with less than 2 hours of driving?” Ah! Portland, Maine popped into view. Memories flowed of friends gushing: “Portland is delicious. Go there and EAT.” Food tourism? Decision… [Read More]
