Stratton Mountain is a gem. It's a well-situated, perfectly staffed, pretty spot: the perfect place to get your family hooked on skiing without having to make the big investment of a trip to Colorado or Utah. This year we were lucky enough to host our annual Momtrends Ski Moms ...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
Are you planning your summer yet? With just two weeks left to enjoy winter, I'm starting to think about our family vacations and I'm planning a Vail summer family trip. Our girls, 13 and 11, always vote for active vacations and nature. I love to hike and play in the dirt too, but ...read more
Have you ever spent the holidays at a ski resort? Maybe this is the year you skip the obligations of hosting and prepping and take off to the mountains. Vail and Beaver Creek have tons of things planned to make your holiday season extra bright. Here are some family fun ideas in ...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
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
Picking the right luxury family resort isn't easy. Just because an expensive hotel brand slaps the label "family friendly" on their property doesn't mean they are ready for kids. Before Momtrends recommends a destination, we pay a visit to the resort. I know your vacation time ...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
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
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
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
The test of a great ski resort? Can you have a great vacation if the snow stinks? At Westin Beaver Creek the answer is yes, a full blown yes. You can never count on snow in November at any ski resort, but we just love vacations in the mountains. That's why we spend ...read more
The Mom Boss Book Tour is taking me all over the US. While it can be exhausting, finding places like the Kimpton Monaco Hotel Baltimore, also make it really fun and exciting. I checked in late to the Kimpton Monaco Hotel Baltimore. I took an evening train from NYC to BWI and ...read more
Sonnenalp is all about making family memories. Here's the thing. Time is precious. We all wish we had more of it--especially when the kids are little and want to travel with us. We ski a lot. And we have it down to a science on how to pull off a rewarding, action-packed trip. ...read more
Our summer vacation brought us to Norway--not the usual Europe trip, but a magical one for our family. I shared a look at our time in Bergen and Oslo. The bulk of our trip was in the fjords--you know the land of Olaf, Elsa, Anna and Disney's Frozen. For our time in the fjords, ...read more
Squaw Valley isn't just for skiing, this Olympic destination, is also a terrific place for a summer family vacation. I spent a few days checking out all the offerings at The Resort at Squaw Creek (click here to see a full review). Since I couldn't pack everything into a single ...read more
Copper Mountain ski school is a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the most amazing sport. Here's what I know after seven years as a ski mom. A bad ski school can ruin a ski holiday. We got to interview Kim Casey, the head of the Ski & Snowboard school. Here are highlights ...read more
Wait. Can you hear that sound? The perfect vacation sound: a combination of the rhythmic breathing of an exhausted child combined with gently lapping waves and echo of tree frogs. I like to call it my happy place. We’ve taken the kids all around the world to explore mountains, ...read more
Excitement is in the air at Canyons. Whether you are looking for awesome snow adventures or unexpected après experiences, Canyons is the spot for your family. When it comes to snow, Canyons thinks big. Really big. Thanks to some recent acquisitions, the resort now has massive ...read more
There's no getting around it. A family ski vacation takes two things: money and planning. It's likely one of the most expensive trips a family can take and there is a LOT of gear involved in the packing. Execution isn't easy. Here at Momtrends, we want you to spend your time ...read more
We take at least one big ski vacation a year. For our family, skiing is a fantastic way to bon in the great outdoors. This year we headed West from Brooklyn to Copper Mountain. Copper is about 100 miles from Denver International Airport (plan on at least 90 minutes of driving). ...read more
My favorite family ski destination--Crested Butte--is gearing up for another great season of family fun. This destination resort opens on November 27th. Are you ready? Here's why we loved the resort: For the 2013-2014 season, the kick off theme is "A Blizzard of Oz." And get ...read more
