travel

Our family has been going to the Outer Banks (or OBX for those who like bumper stickers) for decades. Normally, we scour the real estate listings and book a seaside house for a week or two. This year we tried something different and added a four-day stay at the Sanderling to our ...read more

Recently, our team here at Momtrends got together for our yearly summit to collaborate, rejuvenate, and create some team-building memories together at Canyon Ranch in Arizona. Canyon Ranch Tucson is a luxury spa resort that offers everything from fitness classes, spa treatments, ...read more

Every child needs to enjoy tea time in London. Arriving at the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea at One Aldwych was the perfect way to kick off our London visit. “Mr. Willy Wonka can make marshmallows that taste of violets, and rich caramels that change color.”--Charlie & ...read more

I love the trend of adventure vacations with the kiddos. You know I love skiing with my kids - we've traveled all over the US getting in turns. This summer, I've had a blast getting to experience the best North American resorts in the summertime. I just got back from Quebec ...read more

My kids often groan when I tell them I've planned a museum trip. They know love a good art exhibit and they've learned to just give in and try to learn something. I have much more success when I incorporate time outdoors with my quest to sprinkle culture on them. A recent day ...read more

Since 1946, Macy's has been welcoming springs with a special ins-tore flower show. Bringing flowers into the store was meant to inspire joy and get women excited to shop for colorful clothing. Over the years, the displays have become increasingly elaborate and bring in hundreds ...read more

Are you day dreaming about the ultimate post-pandemic getaway? I know I am. I admit that I've faux planned multiple trips just to drool over destination photos and beach panoramic views and tropical drinks and all the joys big and small that come with the travel territory. ...read more

We picked Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada for our family ski trip for three reasons: location, snow and off-mountain fun. At Mont Tremblant in Canada, you can get a feel of being in a European ski village with great snow quality without having to fly across the Atlantic. Plus, ...read more

Stowe is the East Coast gem in the Vail Resorts portfolio. It's a magnet for wealthy ski families from Boston and even as far south as New York City and Philly. Unlike many of the ski resorts in the East, this is a real destination for a multi-day ski holiday. If you are trip ...read more

Travel looks a lot different right now. My state, Vermont, is fairly shut down to travelers, and COVID numbers are up. We're trying to stay safe, but also dreaming of travel once a vaccine is available. I can on family travel trends form the year -- it was all about the road ...read more

I know skiing with kids can be expensive. That's why I'm always looking for an angle to save myself and my readers some money. My goal? Get us all out on the slopes more with the kiddos without having to tap into our retirement accounts. Sure, you can pack lunches and get used ...read more

Our family love affair with skiing started nearly a decade ago at Solitude Ski resort in Utah. It's been a while since our last visit, it's time to check in with one of our favorite family ski resorts.  2020 COVID update:The season begins November 20, 2020 (weather permitting). ...read more

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

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

We had a terrific three-day trip to Woodstock, Vermont and here's why you should explore this cool Vermont town on your next summer getaway: It's packed with family-friendly fun, is blessed with natural splendor and it's really easy to navigate with kids.  Related: Family fun at ...read more

It's about 80 days until ski season, is your family ready? No doubt this will be an unusual ski and riding season. Reservations, limited access to lodges and COVID tests are some of the things parents will have to wrangle with. Here's a list of seven ways to prepare your family ...read more

We've been laying low for most of this summer. All of our anticipated travels were canceled (Alaska, Sweden and Paris...sigh) and while we briefly were searching flights to the Bahamas, we decided that flying just wasn't in the cards for us. Picking a spot that taking COVID ...read more

Summer is here, which normally means it’s time to take a vacation. In the age of the Coronavirus Pandemic, many plans are being changed or curtailed. No matter where you’re going, if you’re not prepared, a potentially amazing holiday can turn out to be the worst. Here are our ...read more