travel

Here's the bottom line about Big Sky: every time we visit I end up looking at property there. There are a lot of reasons why Big Sky Resort is getting more popular in the past decade. The parent company is investing a ton of money in the on-mountain experience, the aprés scene is ...read more

San Francisco is great city to visit with your family. From cable cars and Chinatown to the Golden Gate Bridge and Ghirardelli Square, there are sights and activities to keep the whole family entertained. We've rounded up our favorite tips for exploring San Francisco with kids. ...read more

I've gone to the experts on this subject. Hana Wolf is the co-founder of Little Jet Set: The site that delivers all things travel to harried parents. Wolf and her partner (Nisha Cordero) are both attorneys who've logged many hours in the air. These expert travelers (and fellow ...read more

The trend of taking popular young adult books and turning them into Broaday shows is pretty hot. We've currently got two shows running, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child and Be More Chill; and then Dear Evan Hansen was flipped, they turned the musical into a book! No matter the ...read more

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

It's always a good time to plan your next trip to Nantucket. The weather is gorgeous there through early October. Thanks to may trips to this special island I've amasses plenty of travel tips for Nantucket.  What to Do in Nantucket with Kids Rain does happen (in fact, I've heard ...read more

I’m lucky to work with women I consider my friends. This fall I took two of the ladies on the team for a getaway to the Emerson Resort & Spa. Tucked into the Catskill mountains in New York, this retreat was the perfect way to celebrate the successes of the year and hit the reset ...read more

In August, my family took a short trip to Bethel, and it was the perfect trip to squeeze in before the start of school. We were hosted by Sunday River at the Grand Summit Lodge, but did quite a bit of exploring off the property. Our outdoor adventures in Bethel, Maine included a ...read more

I love sharing my travel finds. As I'm updating travel posts for Momtrends, I came across these Reyjavik Travel Favorites. While it's been more than ten years since my visit. These picks are still going strong.  Reyjavik Travel Favorites Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the ...read more

Most people know Sunday River as Maine's premiere ski resort. But this wonderful mountain in Newry, Maine, is also a terrific spot to take the family when the weather is warm. We got to explore the summer family fun at Sunday River last month, and I'm excited to share the ...read more

It's been a minute since I swung a golf club. I used to play all the time with my dad in Maryland, and then I played socially through my 20's. After the kids came along, I gave up the sport and sold my clubs. Now after 20 years in retirement, I am back out on the course. It ...read more

There are so many things to love about family travel; one of them is getting a break from the routine of preparing meals at home (and cleaning up dishes!). I love tasting new things and travel always inspires our family to explore foods. On our recent trip we found some fun ...read more

They call it the "Pink Palace," I call it the perfect place for a memorable family vacation. We are smitten with Bermuda, this is our fourth time here as a family and we've found a new resort home. Find out why the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda is the ideal family luxury resort. ...read more

Are you looking for a beach vacation that will appeal to active families? Bermuda is a perfect choice. From water sports to on-island excursions, there are loads of activities to keep teens and tweens engaged and off those phones. Check out our ideas for seven family fun ...read more

Travel is a big part of our lives. Mr. Momtrends and I long ago decided having budgets for travel was more important than flashy cars or bigger apartments. When we celebrate anniversaries and birthdays, we pick travel over STUFF. To celebrate Mr. Momtrends' 50th birthday we ...read more

I've been to Paris 18 times. Someone recently suggested that perhaps I should venture out beyond Paris on my next trip to Europe. In my defense, I do get to 3-4 non-US countries each year. But I keep returning to Paris because they are the cultural epicenter of my universe. With ...read more

It's summertime and that means I am hitting the road, and the airports, and the train stations. My middle name is adventure and I love to explore the world. As such, I've become a pretty adept packer. One of my claims to fame is that I took a year-long trip around the world with ...read more

With more than 15 visits to France on my passport, Mr. Momtrends and I make a habit of tacking on trips to new-to-us cities when we make our annual sojourn to Paris. I don't ask for diamonds, I ask for a yearly business class ticket to Paris. This year, Marseille was our pick and ...read more

For the second year in a row, Momtrends is hitting the beach to welcome summer. We gathered the top mom bloggers around and headed to Cancun for our annual #InfluencerGetaway. This blogger trip is an opportunity to create content that helps moms get ready for summer. We help them ...read more

I admit I used to be a real snob when it came to the all-inclusive concept. After a few cruises, I decided the "more is more" approach to vacation just wasn't for me. My eyes have been opened recently to the beauty of this vacation type. At the right property, an all-inclusive ...read more

It's fun playing tourist in NYC. When my Maryland family visits, I always take a day off to explore what's new in the Big Apple. This spring we took a family visit to Hudson Yards in New York City. Hudson Yards is a huge development by the Related Companies. They took an ugly ...read more

It’s time to think about your season pass to your favorite ski mountains. I know it’s April and you’re savoring the early days of spring (unless you live where its still snowing), but soon you’ll be dreaming of knee-deep powder and planning your long weekends. The best deals ...read more

Last year 6.6 million visitors descended upon the Bahamas in search of sun, sand and fun. Many of these millions were families looking for a spring break that would entertain the kids and give the parents a bit of luxury and relaxation. On my fourth family trip to the Bahamas, I ...read more

I've made four trips to the Bahamas to explore Nassau and Paradise Island. Along the way, I've had some great meals and some so-so ones. To help you score dining that's as fabulous as this island, I've put together some of my favorites. Let's call this guide foodie fun Nassau ...read more

I'm so excited to share these Insider’s Travel Guide to Telluride by Erin Busbee. Erin is the mom behind the popular style blog BusbeeStyle (follow her on Instagram @busbeestyle). We teamed up last fall to talk about Bogner fashion and now she's sharing tips for traveling to her ...read more

I scored a much needed girls night out in NYC. I'm not going to mince words, 2019 has had its challenges. Mom life, a husband who travels a ton and a business that requires a lot of care and feeding feels like a juggling act. This month, some balls got dropped. Treating myself ...read more

Over the President's Day holiday we took a Vermont road trip. As the editor of the largest family ski guide in the US, I look at it as my mission to visit as many resorts as possible. I'm sharing my insight on my recent trip to help you plan a family trip to Jay Peak, Vermont. ...read more

Since 1938, Alta has embraced a fiercely independent spirit. It remains one of the sole holdouts in the ski industry. As Alterra and Vail resorts gobble up independent resorts, I wonder how long Alta can keep it going. As an independent ski "journalist" I feel like it's my duty ...read more

Alta isn't known for rapid innovation or embracing change. The folks that ski this high end mountain love tradition. When I got the news that the Alta ski area was about to get a new luxury hotel, I had to pay a visit. My first look at the Snowpine Lodge in Alta, Utah was during ...read more

You know what's good ski marketing? Puppies! I've been working hard for years to spread the word about how much fun winter sports are, but I met some four legged ambassadors that are far better at attracting families than I am. Meet the Squaw Alpine Rescue Dogs. Love playing in ...read more

Mom life is a good life, but it's certainly not simple. Navigating the day-to-day experiences of my family takes a lot of planning and I need support. I need a car than can handle all my kids. This year I've been testing a series of cars that have a third row. You can read my ...read more

This is not a drill, I am prepping for ski season RIGHT NOW! I have my Ikon Pass (and an Epic Pass too) and am in planning mode. While you may be shopping for the perfect pumpkin right about now, many ski resorts are prepping for the winter. In fact, I received quite a few notes ...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