I love beaches and I love the Caribbean, so Castaway Cay (Disney Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas), is one of my favorite places to visit. The island is always a special stop on the Disney Cruise Line’s Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries. Castaway Cay is a gorgeous place, and while you are there, you’ll …
For those living on the East Coast of the United States, Florida can be a convenient and fun family vacation destination. In addition to the Orlando theme parks that are almost a rite of passage for families, there are also many beautiful beach destinations in Florida. The white sand beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast …
I hate driving but love Portland, Maine, so when the Amtrak Downeaster asked us to work with them on a weekend getaway, I was definitely thrilled to participate. My daughter had some weekend commitments for the next few weekends, so I was able to get some much-needed one-on-one time with my son. I grew up …
While I’ve always admired the sleek Celebrity Cruise Line ships from afar when docked at various ports, I had never sailed on this cruise line. Recently, for my annual friends’ cruise, we decided to go outside our comfort zone and sail on a new cruise line. We booked a four-night sailing on the Celebrity Summit, …
The Great Wolf Lodge New England officially opened on June 5th, 2014, and was the first location. Located at the former location of the Fitchburg, MA Coco Key resort, the Great Wolf Lodge New England is about an hour drive from my home west of Boston. The resort features most of the same fun activities …
A Cape Cod vacation in the warmer months can be a quintessential summer vacation. Beautiful beaches, dining outdoors, eating ice cream, and playing mini-golf are just some of the traditional family vacation activities you can experience during the summer. But of course, in the peak season, crowds can come along with the fun. If you …