New York trips
In the evening of Thanksgiving Thursday this year we headed to New York City (from our home in a suburb of Boston) for a 2-day family holiday weekend. Thanksgiving weekend is a traditional museum and theater weekend in our family. It is a great weekend to spend in NYC as there are plenty of museums …
Holiday Weekend in New York City (new video) with family Read More »
Out of the many roadtrips we take throughout the year, our recent roadtrip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, from Boston was one of the longest (roughly, 6 hours each way). Still, I am all for this mode of family transportation. Planned wisely, roadtrips offer great flexibility of choices for family members of different ages and tastes. Take …
Whether you are an applicant or a parent of a high-schooler, chances are – college application process is something you both may want to forget soon. College road trips on the other hand could leave a lot of positive family memories. Although this concept was foreign to me in the beginning of the process, I …
I love watching the Olympics and celebrating human potential! The Olympics makes for so many great stories. Here are some of the few from the Pyeongchang-2018 which is happening as I write this: German Figure skater Alyona Savchenko in her 5th Olympics at 34 years old – three ice partners and several countries later – …
Olympics Near Us: Visiting Olympic Sites in Lake Placid and Montreal Read More »
We have spent a fun December day in New York City a couple of years ago. I still think that these 3 New York City activities are holiday MUSTs in the big Apple. Here are our tips: Rockefeller Center Skating. Skating in this famed NYC landmark rink lit with the sparking Tree Lights seems an …
I love water spa/retreats and try to visit one every chance I get in our travels. A combination of water and steam therapies with soothing ambience is a great way to unwind the soul and relax those aching muscles (which is especially welcomed after a day of sightseeing and exploring.) These retreats could also offer …
New Series: Water Retreats. Review of Spa Castle in New York. Read More »
I love spending time with my family in New York City’s Central Park any time of the year, but summer is our favorite season to visit. So when On Location Tours invited me and my family to choose a Movie and TV Sites Tour among several options the company offers in New York City – …
Family Visit to Central Park with TV and Movie Sites Tour. Photo Essay and Travel Tips Read More »
We went to New York City for the weekend in early November hoping to catch a last glimpse of the foliage and a theater show. We got both, and more. On Saturday, after an uneventful 3-hour drive from home, we met with our old friends in Central Park around 1pm. It was a gorgeous sunny …
New York City Weekend with the kids.
Broadway, Central Park, MET, Statue of Liberty Read More »