travel

About 20 years ago I made my way through Lisbon. I was on route to see family and expose my future ex-husband to the delights of Southern Europe. With my distant relatives in charge of our visit, I didn’t pay much attention to trip planning, or frankly to the distinct rhythms of ...read more

When life gives you travel challenges you've got to get creative. A delay in our summer trip to Europe meant we had to come up with a Plan B. For our family this meant checking in to the TWA hotel at JFK Airport.  Book your TWA stay here. Due to a set of very unfortunate health ...read more

No one told me it was possible to ski in a foot of fresh powder in May. Being part of the ski world has opened up many exciting travel opportunities for me. Heading to Bend, Oregon for a bit of spring skiing at Mount Bachelor was a completely unexpected delight, and it might just ...read more

As part of a three-week trip from California to Montana, my family spent two nights in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the Snake River Lodge and Spa. If your family vacations head you that way or you're looking for a new part of the U.S. to explore, here are 7 great family activities to ...read more

I was completely charmed by my trip to Bend, Oregon. It's a blend of desert and mountain and incredibly cool. The vibe is small town and hip, but it's certainly on the move (they seem to be adding 10,000 new people every year). I made a few new discoveries when exploring Bend and ...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

The ASPCA estimates that 78 million dogs are owned in the United States and that about 44 percent of all households have a dog. We've got to imagine that many of those pet-owners will want to go on vacation this summer--maybe even a road trip! Instead of leaving your furry friend ...read more

While it's fun to splurge on a cocoa in the canteen or some well-deserved chili while on the mountain, ski moms also know the power of bringing food from home to power the brood. Here's the Ski Moms guide to lunch in the lodge. We've got the gear you need to make those ski breaks ...read more

Spring break is just around the corner, and if you're a ski mom that means chasing the last snow of the season. Before you stash your skis and boots and pack up your snowsuits, make sure you check out our mom recommended ski travel gear to make traveling with your kids easier. ...read more

Food and skiing go hand in hand. At Deer Valley, you'll find the resort cares just as much about the snow quality as they do about the foodie experience. Families can have memorable meals that enhance the vacation experience. Here's some help with your Deer Valley dining ...read more

Martin Luther King Weekend is traditionally one of the biggest and busiest ski weekends of the year. Since we're all about having "snow much fun" here at Momtrends, I've put together a guide to help you navigate this weekend. I call it the "Ski Moms Guide to Avoiding Crowds and ...read more

Travel season is upon us, and savvy moms are in planning mode. Now's a great time to plan  holiday travel for your family and we have the hottest 2021 travel trends for families. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts With thousands of hotels across the portfolio of iconic brands, there’s a ...read more

A weekend away means a workweek’s worth of preparation. Indeed, packing for a family of four takes time. It takes planning and patience and checklists and perhaps of a glass of wine or two. We have found a way to stay warm and look like pros with Kit Lender outdoor gear. So when ...read more

Today I put the snow tires back on my SUV, and that means ski season is coming. In fact, I can see snow at the top of Lincoln Peak here in Sugarbush. And there's more news, out West, they are already open at A-Basin. Here's the scoop on openings as you start to plan your ski ...read more

Italy is a country that just keeps surprising and delighting me. After visiting the larger cities and making a few trips south to Sicily, Mr. Momtrends and I ventured to the northern part of the country on our last trip. Our home base was the delightful Villa Cipriani. This ...read more

Living in NYC, there are some experiences that aren't apart of our day-to-day life. However, one aspect of our weekends that I have been trying to change is to take advantage of everything our great city has to offer. Last weekend we did just that when we visited Liberty and ...read more

Are you traveling this Labor Day? We love that there is still time to experience the best of the warm weather as we wind down and prepare for back-to-school. To help you prepare, we are sharing some great ways to enjoy this long weekend with some easy packing tips.  Related: 5 ...read more

One of the blessings of having a website for nearly 15 years is getting to make trends not follow them. It’s the chance to say no to the 500 pitches a week I get to write about new face creams or detergent so I can write about things that give me great joy. Find out more about ...read more