winter travel
Christmas at Stratton Mountain
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
2021 Holiday Travel Trends for Families
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
Ski Gear You Didn't Know You Needed
In most years you won't need these. You get ready in the lodge and then are out in snow pretty quickly. But this year, we will have to get ready in the car many days, the walk on concrete is deadly to expensive ski boots. Related: Easiest ski and snowboard lease for families ...read more
Why We Love The Trapp Family Lodge for Cross Country Skiing
My Vermont weekends are fueling my love of winter. With every trip north, I find another reason to adore this great little state. My latest passion is cross country skiing, and there’s really no better place to cross country ski than the Trapp Family Lodge. Related: What you ...read more
The Reasons Why We Love Pico Ski Resort
If you've skied on the East Coast, it's likely you've heard of Killington. But you may not of heard of Pico Mountain, the sister property of the Killington aka "The Beast." While Killington may get the lion's share of the attention thanks to the World Cup Races, steep pitch and ...read more
Why You Should Use Ski Butler for Your Ski Rentals
Here's what a ski mama needs: Help with the gear. Aside from cost, what I hear most from families who ski and ride is that they struggle with the gear. Before I had kids, I found just managing my own gear to be a bit taxing. Add a kid, or two, or three and a ski or riding trip ...read more
What you Need to Know About the Ski Utah Ski Free Passport
Winter is here and we're talking about skiing in Utah. Here's what you need to know about the Ski Utah Passport for 5th and 6th graders -- it's the best way to make skiing with kids affordable. It's great for local Utah families and for those of us who have to fly to the powder. ...read more
The Reasons Why We Love Galena Lodge Idaho
Travel fuels me. I think my brain just loves the stimulation. It's not that I'm looking for loud showy things, but I long for experiences that remind me it's darn good to be a human. When I'm out in nature during the winter, this is when I collect the moments that make my soul ...read more
Family Fun at Mount Snow #MTSki
Creating winter memories with your family is as easy as a trip to Vermont. We gathered some of our favorite NYC influencer moms for a weekend on the slopes at Mount Snow. It was part adventure, part bonding on the mountain and a whole lot of fun. We've been fans of skiing in ...read more
Family Safety Winter Driving Tips
There’s nothing more beautiful than walking in a winter wonderland, but driving in it can be a different story. As moms and dads we need to be prepared for snow, ice and cold temperatures. There are three easy steps we can take to protect our families from treacherous road ...read more
Tips for Skiing Hokkaido Japan
We all have travel bucket lists. Mine has an awful lot of ski resorts on it. Sure I love skiing out West and in Vermont, but I also love mixing culture and snow. When I started to dream up a winter trip to Japan, I went to the pros at Diamante Tavel to give me the ultimate ...read more
Plan a Sunday River Ski Vacation
At Sunday River you can get the feeling of skiing out West without the expense of flying there OR having to book expensive rooms. I like to think of Sunday River as budget-friendly powder compared to the champagne powder of Utah. Sunday River would be the sparkling wine that ...read more
#SkiMoms Ultimate Family Ski and Snowboard Travel Guide
There's nothing like the family bonding that happens on the slopes. For our family, it's a chance to unplug and re-connect. We can't get enough of the thrills...and spills of skiing. That why I've teamed up with Andrea at SavvySassyMoms and Kim-Marie at LuxuryTravelMom to bring ...read more