traveling with kids
Mom Recommended Ski Travel Gear
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
Ski Family Alpine Fun at Zermatt Family Resort
I’m always looking for ways to make travel easier on families. On my ski adventures, I’m looking for value as well as luxury. It's easy to plan a trip with unlimited budgets, the work comes in when you are trying to balance fun while not tapping into the college fund. The Zermatt ...read more
The Challenges (and Rewards) of Flying With Children
Summer is right around the corner, and we've got big plans to ... Of course, while incredibly rewarding, traveling with kids is also immensely challenging--especially if it entails a long-haul flight. The air pressure, potential turbulence, and the necessity to remain seated for ...read more
Plan a Visit to Manchester Vermont
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
Best Overhead Roller for Women Travelers
Last year I made platinum on Delta. This means I travel a ton and my luggage gets a good workout. After 10 years, my old Travelpro rolling suitcase was ready to be replaced, I started my hunt for the best overhead roller for women travelers. Work trips are great for building my ...read more
Splash & Stay at Great Wolf Lodge Resorts
If you're never stayed at a Great Wolf Lodge, prepare to blow your kids' minds and earn major parenting points. What makes them so special? The 12 Great Wolf Lodge resorts located across the U.S. combine a family-centric hotel and a water park! This summer my family had the ...read more
Family Mountain Biking Resorts
This summer has been unusual to say the least. Our plans for a family trip to overseas were sidelined by COVID-19. Camps were canceled. Group getaways on hold. In the midst of it all, we still found a safe way to get out of the house, get active, and explore the outdoors. The ...read more
Friday Finds: Weekend Travel Essentials
With the fun of Thanksgiving weekend also comes getting prepared for travel. From plans to trains and cars, we have you covered with some of our favorite travel essentials to have you covered wherever your travels may take you. 1. Mindful Parenting: I am hopeful that I am ...read more
Travel Adventures to the Bahamas
A few weeks ago my daughter and I escaped to paradise for the weekend. It was quite the luxury as we left fall in NYC for a bright and sun escape to Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Having been to the Bahamas on assignment before I was excited to share this special place with ...read more
Family Fun with Entertainment Cruises
This past Mother's Day my family and I enjoyed a day at sea with Entertainment Cruises via the Spirit Cruise. Complete with brunch, music, storytime and dancing, this was one experience that I will never forget. Starting in Chelsea Piers, the cruise took us around the harbor ...read more
Exploring the Norwegian Breakaway
This past weekend my family and I had the chance to step on the Norwegian Breakaway, a 146,600 gross ton ship, to learn more about this massive ship and to see first-hand what they offer families. Designed by artist Peter Max, the ship has the capacity to hold more than 4,000 ...read more
Trendy Travel Time Event with Momtrends
A few days ago Momtrends kicked-off the travel season by hosting our 3rd annual Trendy Travel Time Event. Held at Polarn O. Pyret in TriBeca, the event brought together bloggers and editors to learn all about how to make family travel easier, and of course fashionable and ...read more
Cape Cod Treasure Sea Crest Hotel
Doted as a top destination for New Yorkers and beach-goers alike, Cape Cod hosts quaint villages, fresh food and guaranteed quality family time. While this tiny peninsula is filled with sophisticated bed and breakfasts and chic inns, nothing tops the Sea Crest Beach Hotel. The ...read more
What to Bring on a Plane to Avoid Boredom
We love family vacations as a way to spend time, relax and enjoy another place or culture with our kids experience another place or culture. However, getting to an exciting destination often requires families to take a plane, which can often be challenging with children. Adults ...read more