Of course most of us think about skiing when we think of planning a trip to Vermont. But when you wonder what to do in Stowe Vermont, don't forget about the summer fun! We recently visited Stowe for a summer getaway and found a ton to do. Read more about TopNotch Resort here. ...read more
When it comes to getting a white Christmas, Vermont is a good bet. This time of year many families plan a winter holiday to ski or snowboard. From New York City, Stratton Mountain is one of the closest mountains that offers steep terrain and a full resort experience. For most of ...read more
I highly recommend a girls' weekend with your teenager. It's a great way to bond since the setting is neutral and you're discovering new things together. This weekend, my daughter and I stayed at the historic Pitcher Inn located in Warren, Vermont. Our weekend was relaxing, ...read more
I've now seen Manchester Vermont in all four seasons, and I've got to say, it's hard to pick my favorite. But after a recent fall weekend spent shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets and touring the Manchester area, I'm pretty smitten with autumn in Southern Vermont. Check out ...read more
This week I was trying to make reservations for Columbus Day weekend in Vermont and many of our favorite spots were sold out. Take this as your public service reminder to book now if you want to see the fall splendor in Vermont. To inspire you, I've put together a list of five ...read more
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
I went on many adventures this summer. While I love a good international trip, I also adore a good road trip. This summer I was lucky enough to stumble upon the delightful Hill Farm. The Hill Farm Inn, Vermont is a perfect country escape for this city girl. Hill Farm Inn The inn ...read more
Do you love the thrill of the hunt? Back in the 80s my mom used to take me to the outlet mall on the way home from Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. We’d bond sorting through bins of tops and racks of sneakers looking for treasure. The outlets weren’t fancy, nor especially trendy, but ...read more
Look what I found on my trip to the Manchester Designer Outlets! This cute Kate Spade dress at 90% off! This weekend I went to the annual Sidewalk Sale in scenic Vermont. Shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets gave me the chance to save a bundle while strolling through the ...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 do a lot of ski coverage here at Momtrends. Nicole, our founder and CEO, is equal parts #MomBoss and #SkiMom; and she's a huge advocate of getting family's out and about and on the slopes together. So when I casually mentioned that my husband and I were hoping to get our ...read more
Vermont has so many great mountains, I'm lucky to have skied a lot of them. Recently, I spent time in Northern Vermont at Sugarbush Mountain. In our Sugarbush Ski Review we talked about planning your trip, now it's time to play in the snow and figure out how to make the most of ...read more
Travel is a big part of my life, but I must assert, even for this #ceoonthego, this summer has been extraordinary. I feel I need to write a mini supplement to Mom Boss (my book on female leadership for the mom CEO) all about finding time for the things that fuel your soul. For ...read more
Burke Mountain is definitely NOT on the beaten path of East Coast ski resorts, making it a wonderful and challenging spot to visit. I felt like I stumbled on a #localsonly nook. Over 300 miles from NYC, you need a purpose to plan your trip to Burke. Our purpose was finding ...read more
Time in the country doesn't have to be boring. In fact, it can be down right thrilling. This summer we travelled to Vermont's Essex Culinary Resort & Spa (click for the full review) to escape the heat of the city. While munching our way through the weekend, we took a break ...read more
Lush, green Vermont is a perfect spot for a family trip. Looking for a new twist on a great Vermont trip? Try the Camp Cook at the Essex Resort and spa. For families that love the outdoors and food, Camp Cook is the ideal. It's a weeklong culinary journey that takes kids from ...read more
What do meditation, hip-hop dance classes and microbrew tasting all have in common? They are among the dozens of diverse activities offered at the 15th Annual Ladies Get-a-Way Weekends at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. Offered March 5-8, 2015 and March 19-22, 2015, Ladies ...read more
