Disclosure: This The Reasons Why We Love Washington DC Family Travel feature is brought to you by Expedia.com. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. My family lives in the Washington DC area. Half are in Maryland, half are in ...read more
They call it the "Pink Palace," I call it the perfect place for a memorable family vacation. We are smitten with Bermuda, this is our fourth time here as a family and we've found a new resort home. Find out why the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda is the ideal family luxury resort. ...read more
Are you looking for a beach vacation that will appeal to active families? Bermuda is a perfect choice. From water sports to on-island excursions, there are loads of activities to keep teens and tweens engaged and off those phones. Check out our ideas for seven family fun ...read more
Travel is a big part of our lives. Mr. Momtrends and I long ago decided having budgets for travel was more important than flashy cars or bigger apartments. When we celebrate anniversaries and birthdays, we pick travel over STUFF. To celebrate Mr. Momtrends' 50th birthday we ...read more
Last year 6.6 million visitors descended upon the Bahamas in search of sun, sand and fun. Many of these millions were families looking for a spring break that would entertain the kids and give the parents a bit of luxury and relaxation. On my fourth family trip to the Bahamas, I ...read more
It's the dead of winter and millions of Americans are day-dreaming of somewhere warm. Yep, March is hard. Spring is so close, but feels so far away. The hubby and I actually just planned our summer vacation. Amidst snow days and wind storms, we desperately needed a "light at ...read more
We’re hosting a Twitter chat, and you’re invited! Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 1pm EST as we talk about Kissimmee Florida Spring Break Planning. We've got travel tips and ideas PLUS you could win some awesome prizes from Gatorland, IconOrlando360, Crayola Experience Orlando, ...read more
Creating winter memories with your family is as easy as a trip to Vermont. We gathered some of our favorite NYC influencer moms for a weekend on the slopes at Mount Snow. It was part adventure, part bonding on the mountain and a whole lot of fun. We've been fans of skiing in ...read more
Are you looking to plan a low-key, laidback kinda family vacay in the near future? Well, I suggest that you look no further than Myrtle Beach. If you're going to take my advice and are willing to consider adding this family friendly destination to your vacation schedule, you're ...read more
Sonnenalp has been helping families make memories in the mountains for more than 40 years. This holiday, let the team at this exclusive family resort take the pressure off Mom and Dad and allow everyone to be a lot more merry. Holiday breaks can be great, but they can also be ...read more
Have you thought about camping with your family, but haven't quite made the leap? Do you want to spend time outdoors communing with nature, immersing yourself in the natural beauty that lives outside the window but can't quite wrap your head around actually sleeping ...read more
I love looking at vacation homes. I'm a city girl, and I vibe off the energy here, but I find open spaces and fresh air requisite to healthy living. To keep our family ties strong, we get out of NYC. I'm not alone. Lots of families maintain "escape hatches;" a place outside of ...read more
My travels always leave me feeling more connected to a place and more alive. The Martinhal properties are for my kind of people. For our European break this summer, we headed to the uncrowded Algarve at Martinhal Sagres Luxury Family Resort as part of our family trip to ...read more
Savvy ski mountains know that snow isn't the only time families need a break (though you know I love my winter ski trips). The summer months bring weeks of freedom from school and I have lots of summer vacation ideas. Sure, beach trips are nice, but I think summer is the perfect ...read more
It’s been a long winter in New York. Spring may be here according to the calendar, but April hasn’t been too kind to us. There’s a reason schools schedule breaks right around now – everyone is starved for warmth and vitamin D. No wonder Tulum, Mexico seems to be popping up on my ...read more
Back when I was pregnant with my first daughter, my husband and I took a fateful ski trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. I stuck to greens and blues, but I was not going to let a winter go by without at least a few runs. (By the way, check with your doctor to make sure skiing is a good ...read more
We did a lot of skiing at Stratton resort this year. It was a mixed experience, but mostly a good one. On the downside, we had a rather rotten experience with our Homeaway rental on mountain. We opted for a season rental (December to March) and, unfortunately, the homeowner was ...read more
President's weekend is traditionally a HUGE weekend for family ski break. February is the perfect time to make the most of winter and head to the snow. To prep yourself and your family for an awesome ski vacation in Utah or wherever you ski, we’ve gone right to the source. ...read more
The weather forecasts look good for Big Sky Resort in Montana this winter season. With reliable snow (upwards of 3 feet have already fallen on Lone Peak before November!) and tons of family-friendly activities, I think Big Sky is the perfect family-friendly ski vacation. ...read more
Are you thinking about snow? I am. We’re already planning for our 2017-18 family ski season so we can get the best ski season pass deals for families. To guide you through the options, once again, I’ve sweated the details to put together our round-up of ski/snowboard season ...read more
As a New Yorker who lived through 9/11, I still find a visit to the downtown area a bit emotional. It's taken me a moment to embrace all that's gone up in the place of the Twin Towers. But here's the thing about New York, it's a living breathing organism. Not only won't this ...read more
A world class ski resort needs a few things. First, great reliable snow. Second, luxurious lodgings. Third, they need great food. If you're heading to Big Sky anytime soon, I've got a slew of great ideas on where to eat in Big Sky Montana. Where to Eat in Big Sky Big Sky, ...read more
Do you know how many national parks there are in the United States? Including national forests, monuments, and battlefields, there are a whopping 417 and this month during National Park Week, Saturday, April 16th to Sunday, April 24th, weekend entrance to ALL of those parks will ...read more
You know we love to see ski mamas (and ski dads) playing in the snow with the kiddos. But we also know USUALLY it's the kiddos who get all the cool gear. Well, we are putting an end to that with our Snowtastic #SkiMoms Giveaway! We've got more than $500 worth of prizes to share ...read more
