A main gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ offers much more than a boat ride to the harbor. With over one thousand wooded acres, it offers amazing views of Manhattan, and it's waterside, so … [Read more...]
Family travel alternative: have you tried a hostel?
July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hostels can be the perfect choice for economic and family-focused travel. The following is a guest post by a leading authority on family-friendly hostels, HostelBookers. Hostels are great for children. They’re free to run around more than if … [Read more...]
Why I travel with kids
July 8, 2011 By 7 Comments
With fair regularity, I get asked why I travel so much with my kids. Isn’t it exhausting? Will they even remember it? How do you make the time to get away? I could give the stock answers, and I sometimes do: I travel with my kids because I want … [Read more...]
New York City with kids: what to do in Central Park
July 7, 2011 By 5 Comments
Central Park is not only an iconic stop in New York City, it's a welcome respite from the noise, crowds, and outright stimulation of city touring. During our three days in New York, we ducked into this leafy green sanctuary more than a few times, and … [Read more...]
New York City with kids: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
July 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
While visiting NYC with kids, the Statue of Liberty is a must-do. We found, however, that Ellis Island's Immigration Museum is an even more interesting stop, so be sure to do both. You’ll want to start your trip planning with a visit to the Statue … [Read more...]
New York City with kids: a stay at Affinia 50
July 4, 2011 By 3 Comments
We chose to stay at Manhattan's Affinia 50 for our kids' introduction to New York City, and within moments of checking in, I knew we'd made the right decision. It was instantly made clear to me that Affinia 50 does things differently than standard … [Read more...]
The New England Aquarium and Boston Children’s Museum
July 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
Both The New England Aquarium and the Boston Children’s Museum are perfect half-day activities, especially if the day in question is as cold and rainy as ours was! We decided to spend one afternoon at each, and could have easily spent more time! … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: walking the Freedom Trail
July 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
A must-do when visiting Boston with kids, the Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads to 16 historic sites, every one an important piece of the road to American freedom. I've heard of families worrying this tour would be too … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: Boston Duck Tours
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Before visiting Boston, I kept hearing about Boston Duck Tours, and how it was a must-do with kids. Turns out, their reputation precedes them for a reason! This tour is the perfect way to gain an overview of the city while the kids (and adults) are … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: a stay at Marriott’s Custom House
June 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Marriott's Custom House is hands down the most unique Marriott Vacation Club property I've ever seen. Originally built in 1847 as a--you guessed it--custom house for 1/5th of the world's wealth brought in at the busy harbor, the hotel is one of the … [Read more...]
