Family Travel

Hilton Barbados pool area with beach and turquoise Caribbean ocean in background

Why Barbados Was the Perfect Birthday Escape

Here’s the thing about birthday trips: they’ve become non-negotiable for me. Not in a diva way, but in a “I need to remember who I am outside of ‘Mom, where’s my…?’” kind of way. Last year, Aruba. Before that, Charleston. One year, I spent a whole week bouncing between San Diego, San Francisco, and Napa […] Read more…

Apollo Grill restaurant exterior in downtown Bethlehem Pennsylvania with outdoor patio seating and family-friendly atmosphere

Lehigh Valley Weekend Getaway: Affordable Family Trip from NYC

Here’s the truth about summer travel: only 46% of U.S. adults are planning to travel, with 65% staying home due to affordability concerns. I’m not going to lie; we considered skipping a family vacation entirely because costs were astronomical. The international destinations we researched (Portugal, Croatia, Spain) were running $1,200 to $2,000+ per person for […] Read more…

Carajillo coffee cocktail and Jade mezcal drink at Centurion Lounge MEX

Centurion Lounge Mexico City: Worth the Visit?

I’d read all the opinions—some folks raved, others said, “It’s just okay.” We were flying back home to NYC from Mexico City. I made it a point to check out the Centurion Lounge at MEX airport. As a mom who appreciates good food, decent vibes, and a moment to breathe before a flight, I was […] Read more…

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