
Presenting Portland Maine
Sometimes the grass is not greener in the other fellow's city. Take Portland, Maine for example. Portland isn't the distant cousin of Boston, Baltimore, or other places that have redone their waterfronts...
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Stony Corals Spawn On Maui – While We Watch!
Sometimes the most wondrous things in life happen when you least expect them, as we found on a spring break to Maui from our home in Minnesota. Such was the case when Jayme...
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Cows, Canines and Kids: The Chesterfield Inn
Cows, Canines and Kids: The Chesterfield Inn We missed the Strolling of the Heifers, a yearly event here in Brattelboro,...
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Pins on a Map: A Family’s Yearlong Journey Around the World
Pick up this charming memoir by David Boesch and join his family of five on their enlightening one-year, 6-continent, 17-country journey. The kids (ages 7, 10 and 13) helped select...
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Cheap Kayaking on the Hudson: New York City’s Best Kept Secret
A chance to kayak on New York City’s Hudson River. Sounds fun, right? But, hey, what’s the catch? Believe it or not, this personal cruise can cost less than a Venti cappuccino at Starbucks thanks...
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Sebasco Harbor Resort, Sebasco Estates, Maine
Families in the northeast have made resorts in Maine a vacation destination for many decades; this authentic inn has been welcoming families since 1930. So what makes Sebasco an "authentic"...
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Custom Itinerary: Foodie Favorite New York Restaurants with Kids
Q. What happens when real foodies come to New York to chow down but have fussy eaters in tow? Two things usually. # 1. Parents get childcare through their hotel and go out in the...
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Star Trekker: Justin Bieber Celebrates in Luxe Style with Selena Gomez
A few weeks ago, the “Never Say Never” pop sensation and heartthrob, Justin Bieber turned 17 years of age... and he is growing rather fast. Bieber and Disney star, Selena Gomez,...
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