Family Travel
Why You Should Use Ski Butler for Your Ski Rentals
Here's what a ski mama needs: Help with the gear. Aside from cost, what I hear most from families who ski and ride is that they struggle with the gear. Before I had kids, I found just managing my own gear to be a bit taxing. Add a kid, or two, or three and a ski or riding trip ...read more
Is Sun Valley Idaho a Good Place to Ski with Kids?
Winter is coming, and I couldn't be more excited. I have a treasure trove of recommendations for your next family ski trip. Today, I'm answering the question: Is Sun Valley, Idaho a good place to ski with kids? The answer is an enthusiastic YES! Is Sun Valley Idaho a Good Place ...read more
Plan the Perfect Family Ski Trip to Snowbasin Utah
There are 15 ski resorts in Utah. Part of my travel "bucket list" is to get to all of them. On my recent research trip, I paid a visit to Snowbasin. This Utah resort is a perfect combination of sublime snow quality and excellent resort management. It's a dreamy spot for families ...read more
Skip the Crowds and Take Your Family Skiing in Waterville Valley
After a sizable snow storm over Martin Luther King weekend, there were plenty of lift lines and skiers heading to Vermont. Amazingly, most of them drove right past an awesome resort. I'm encouraging families to skip the crowds on the next winter holiday and take a family ski trip ...read more
Unplugged travel toys perfect for your family trip
We're keen on the collection from from Petit Collage. Tasteful and timeless, they have toys we know won't get old after a few minutes. As we gear up for the holidays (or maybe a very safe road trip) here are my favorite unplugged travel toys for your next trip. Related: 6 tips ...read more
Family Fun Vermont Fall Bucket List
Autumn is a fantastic time to visit the Green Mountain State (please do so safely and follow all Vermont travel guidelines). The changing colors of the season make a picture perfect setting for your family to get outdoors before we have to layer up. I've put together a family fun ...read more
Why You Should Plan a Family Visit to the Mass MoCA Museum
Getting your culture fix is hard right now. Museums need to be smart about how they share art with the community. With a bit of planning, you can still connect in person with artists who are bringing beauty and ideas to the world. There are a few reasons why you should plan a ...read more
Why the Porches Historic Hotel Is Perfect for Your Family Trip
If your family is like ours, you've really missed travel. Thankfully, there are parts of the country that are safe for families to visit. New England took an early COVID-19 hit, but thanks to some careful management things are looking up. Vermont, my adopted state, is allowing ...read more
Things to See and Do in Ogden Valley, Utah
It should come as no surprise that I'm planning on retiring out West in 20 years. The question is, where will I live? As I write about travel I absolutely love exploring Utah. My latest passion is Ogden Valley. The Valley is home to Pineview Reservoir for water sports and three ...read more
Outdoor Adventures in Bethel, Maine
In August, my family took a short trip to Bethel, and it was the perfect trip to squeeze in before the start of school. We were hosted by Sunday River at the Grand Summit Lodge, but did quite a bit of exploring off the property. Our outdoor adventures in Bethel, Maine included a ...read more
explore the summer family fun at Sunday River
Most people know Sunday River as Maine's premiere ski resort. But this wonderful mountain in Newry, Maine, is also a terrific spot to take the family when the weather is warm. We got to explore the summer family fun at Sunday River last month, and I'm excited to share the ...read more
Checking Out Sunday River Golf Club
It's been a minute since I swung a golf club. I used to play all the time with my dad in Maryland, and then I played socially through my 20's. After the kids came along, I gave up the sport and sold my clubs. Now after 20 years in retirement, I am back out on the course. It ...read more
Family Fun My Fair Lady NYC Musical
I grew up on musicals. It's the soundtrack of my childhood. When I was six, I thought Jesus Christ Superstar was pop music (that didn't go over well at my catholic school). We try to see a few Broadway shows every year to take advantage of where we live. I'm thrilled to share ...read more
Kissimmee Florida Spring Break Planning
With an idyllic location in Central Florida, Kissimmee is close to everything families want in a Florida vacation: world famous theme parks, exciting entertainment, dinner attractions and access to thrilling natural attractions including zip-lining through the treetops and ...read more
Bromley Mountain Summer Adventures
Vermont is becoming our go-to summer destination when we want to escape the city for fresh air. This summer we spent a lot of time in Manchester Vermont exploring the town and shopping. But when you're traveling with kids, you've got to mix things up. On our last trip north, we ...read more
Visit to Okemo Evolution Mountain Bike Park
Vermont's Okemo Mountain is great in the winter. This year I discovered it's great fun in the summer too. This August I took a trip to southern Vermont to visit the Manchester Designer Outlets. During my visit, I made a swing over to nearby Ludlow to try out the mountain biking ...read more
Five Ideas for Family Fun in Lisbon
When we booked our trip to Lisbon with our girls, we wanted a combo of culture and beach time. As I was planning, I decided to do the city portion of the trip first and then head south to the Algarve. With less than 48 hours to spend in Lisbon, we had to use our time wisely. ...read more
Three Adventurous Family Summer Destinations
One of the big things Mr. Momtrends and I care deeply about is raising kids who have an adventurous spirit. To raise them with an explorer's spirit, we try to get out of our travel comfort zone. Last week I shared my picks for destinations that get you out into the mountains, ...read more
Top Tips When Booking a Hotel Room for Your Family
I’m pretty sure no one loves a hotel stay as much as my two little ones. It doesn’t matter where we are or why we’re there—if it has a pool or an arcade, they’re pumped. Heck, if it has an on-floor ice machine, they ’re happy campers. The change of scenery and the novelty of ...read more