Tag Archives: Boston

Valentine’s Day Travel Packages for the Special “Girls” in Your Life

Regardless of their age there is one thing most “girls” have in common—a love for shopping. Some might not willingly admit to the obsession, but give a girl the chance to walk away with new goods–no strings attached–and I doubt you would find many who would turn the other cheek. That being said here are a couple of ways you could make the day of your favorite female just in time for Love Day: BOSTON Beantown is getting ready to open its first American Girl Place store and to celebrate it will be hosting an American Girl Fashion Show, on … Continue reading →

More Kid-Friendly Vacation Destinations with Meaning

Easter is just two months away, which means many parents are already making plans for their children’s spring break from school. Do you have your family’s holiday trip finalized yet? If you answered no, perhaps this blog can help. I’m continuing my series of blogs, which focus on kid-friendly vacation destinations across the United States that offer more than just a backdrop for a great family snapshots. Every family wants to have a relaxing enjoyable time while on a break, but vacations are also great opportunities to learn about new cultures and take part in hands-on history lessons, especially if … Continue reading →

Budget Saving Hotel Deals in Boston

Spring hasn’t exactly sprung in Boston, which is why if you have ever dreamed of visiting the historic city, but lacked the cash to do so this is the time to go. Winter deals abound in Beantown and while you may have to maneuver your kid’s stroller around a few snow banks to get to the city’s most popular attractions your efforts will be justly rewarded. Hoteliers are trying to fill as many rooms as possible during the months of January-March and in the process are offering the following spectacular lodging deals: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel The brand new 471-room … Continue reading →

Traveling the Country in Search of Spectacular Holiday Light Displays

How far would you travel to view an out of this world dazzling holiday light display? We can’t all make it to New York for the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. And I would bet there are some of us who won’t be caravanning to Iowa to take in the much buzzed about holiday display there. But, don’t don your scrooge scruffies just yet; hundreds of cities across the nation are decking their halls in time for St. Nick’s visit. The following are some holiday standouts: WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place December … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving in Massachusetts

Traditionally, when a child takes off for college you expect him or her to return home during breaks to spend the holidays with family and friends. That’s not the case with my former colleague. I ran into Dan and his wife this afternoon at the grocery store and learned that they will be flying east in a couple of days to meet up with their daughter at her school. (Hence, the missing turkey in their shopping cart.) Dan, his wife, and two sons are heading to Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley for Thanksgiving. The scenic section of New England is located about … Continue reading →

The Nicest Jail You’ll Ever Spend the Night In

How many visitors to Boston can say they paid to sleep in a jail cell? Okay, former jail cell. Beantown’s newly opened Liberty Hotel was once home to some of the city’s most notorious prisoners. Now, for $320 a night (minimum) you can catch some zzz’s near iron-railing balconies where guards used to stand watch over inmates more than 100 years ago. What a difference a few decades can make. The 156-year-old stone structure is now home to a luxury hotel—the product of a 5-year, $150 million renovation. And you can forget about looking for remnants of dingy décor, the … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Visiting “Sox” and a Hotel That’ll Knock Your Socks Off

VISTING “SOX” If you‘ve never been to Boston you don’t know what you’re missing. From the world-class shopping to the numerous kid friendly attractions, the historic city is a favorite vacation destination for millions. But, never one to rest on its laurels, Beantown is giving visitors one more reason to travel to Massachusetts. She is a tribute to the Boston Red Sox and a nod to the team’s four-game World Series sweep of the Colorado Rockies. No clue? Okay, she stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs a gaunt 154 pounds. She also has long, lanky legs that she … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits—Healthy Amusement Parks and Happy Hybrid Owners

When you think of taking a trip to an amusement park what comes to mind? I think of rides and games, but mainly it’s the thought of sinking my teeth into cotton candy, hot dogs, gigantic soft pretzels, slushies, and ice cream that really gets me going. If you are like me and love to gorge on fair food you may want to ponder what some amusement park owners are doing at their sites this summer. They’re going healthy. When Rye Playland in New York opens this week guests will be seeing some drastic changes—the introduction of a healthy menu … Continue reading →

Shopping In Boston

My best friend just returned from a shopping trip (I mean business trip) to Boston. And being the wonderful, kind-hearted friend she is (hugs), she didn’t come back empty-handed. Instead, she returned with a bag full of goodies for my young daughter who happens to be a HUGE Curious George fan. If you have a child obsessed with George, you may want to consider a trip to Boston. I’m only half-kidding. The city that’s crammed with historical monuments and must-see museums is also home to some incredible shopping opportunities. (I’m not talking about cookie-cutter mall stores—-Beantown is filled with one-of-a-kind … Continue reading →

Tag—You’re Out!

Talk about a coincidence. Yesterday, we had a playgroup outing to a local pumpkin patch. Prior to leaving, the kids (all toddlers) were given one last chance to run around an open pasture. One of the older boys (he’s 3-and-a-half) started patting the younger kids (one-and-two-year-olds) on the head and screaming “TAG—YOU’RE IT” before high-tailing it into the other direction. A few minutes later glass shattering wails. Not surprisingly, other kids had joined in this toddler-version of tag and a few slammed into each other–they all ended up in a mass of tired, teary tykes. The scene prompted one of … Continue reading →