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Cape Cod Flyer Weekend Getaway from Boston – Family Fun without a Car!

Posted by Mary Turner on June 13, 2013 No Responses »

Jun 132013

Cape Cod Flyer Weekend Getaway from Boston - Family Fun without a Car!

Everyone loves a day at the beach, but, very few people enjoy sitting in traffic for hours to get there. Summer weekends in Boston find many families waiting in traffic on their way to the sunny beaches of Cape Cod or the North Shore – a fun day can quickly turn into an ordeal. Families on vacation or college tours in Boston often miss out on seeing the Cape because of worries about how long the trip will take. For many years, the only public transportation options from Boston to the Cape have been buses (which also get stuck in traffic) or boats. This year, however, families that want to visit Cape Cod without a car have a new choice: the Cape Cod Flyer train service from Boston to Hyannis, the gateway to Cape Cod. [...]

Smugglers’ Notch Resort Adds New Summer Adventures for Teens and Tweens

Posted by Mary Turner on June 6, 2013 No Responses »

Jun 062013

Smugglers' Notch Resort Adds New Summer Adventures for Teens and Tweens

Vermont’s Smugglers’ Notch Resort is one our favorite four season family getaway destinations with a wide range of on site lodging options, pools, restaurants and many opportunities to explore Vermont’s Green Mountains. This is one resort where there really is something for everyone from the youngest kids to teens and tweens to mom and dad looking for a little adult time. Year round, including summer, the resort offers a range of age appropriate kids camps and programs. Summer options feature a number of special interest camps for teens and tweens including: A 2-day/2-night hiking exploration on Vermont’s Long Trail which runs across the spines of the resort’s Sterling and Madonna Mountains. The 4,000 foot elevations provide quite a view! Nights are spent in wooden shelters on the trail. A 4-day Survival Camp for 12-17 [...]

Cape Cod Family Fun by Land and By Sea

Posted by Mary Turner on May 27, 2013 Comments Off

May 272013

For families with teens and tweens that want to combine a beach vacation with lots of active outdoor fun, Cape Cod in Massachusetts is hard to beat. With more than 550 miles of coastline, including dozens of ocean and bayside beaches, active families will find unlimited opportunities to hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fish and explore – and don’t forget the beautiful beaches too! For starters, the Cape Cod National Seashore spans 40 miles along the Outer Cape from Eastham to Provincetown including six swimming beaches with lifeguards. The Salt Pond Visitor Center near Eastham has exhibits and films on the Cape’s geology, history, and landscape and is a good place to pick up maps and information about hiking, biking and other activities. Hiking is one of our favorite things to [...]

A Spring Regatta Weekend in Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Mary Turner on April 30, 2013 1 Response »

Apr 302013

A Spring Regatta Weekend in Saratoga Springs, NY

This recent Spring weekend found us in Saratoga Springs, NY cheering on the Princess as she participated in the Saratoga Invitational Crew races at Fish Creek on Lake Saratoga. Our one night adventure included a quick tour of some of the city’s most famous landmarks, as well as an adults dinner and evening stroll around the thriving downtown. Saratoga Springs is a college town, home to Skidmore College and SUNY Empire State College. It is also a great base camp for exploring other nearby schools including Union College, RPI and Williams College. Whether you visit for a college tour, rowing, or as part of a family vacation, make time to check out the many historic landmarks. This Victorian era town is dripping with history, as it has long been a destination for travelers [...]

Stay Strong Boston!

Posted by Mary Turner on April 16, 2013 Comments Off

Apr 162013

It has been a surreal 24 hours in Boston in the aftermath of the attack on the 2013 Boston Marathon. The first responders, volunteers and medical teams have been amazing even as the city struggles to understand what happened. Our prayers are with the families of the dead and many injured. We are also praying for the first responders and spectators who had to deal with the immediate aftermath of the explosions. We send particularly heartfelt thoughts to families who had children in the Copley Square area at the time of the explosions. We hope the terrible memories from yesterday can soon be replaced with confidence in a better future. The investigation into the attack will keep the Copley Square area and parts of the Back Bay closed for several days and we expect that security at major sporting events, [...]

Whale Watching Season Kicks off in Massachusetts

Posted by Mary Turner on April 2, 2013 2 Responses »

Apr 022013

Whale Watching Season Kicks off in Massachusetts

Since they were young, our kids have been fascinated by whales and other sea mammals. To this day, our teen Princess can barely contain her excitement when she has an opportunity to visit an aquarium or aqua theme parks like Discovery Cove. Living in New England, we are lucky that every spring and summer several types of whales, as well as dolphins and other sea creatures return to the waters off the Massachusetts Coast. In fact, in just the last few weeks two rare 70-ton North American right whales have been spotted off of Cape Cod. Humpbacks, minke whales and finbacks are also common visitors and are beginning to be sighted as well. From early April to late October, whale watching voyages are available on a range of boats from [...]

Top Five Free Things To Do On Family Spring Break Vacation in New York City with Teens and Tweens

Posted by Mary Turner on March 7, 2013 Comments Off

Mar 072013

If New York City is your destination for a family friendly spring break vacation with teens and tweens, make sure to bring your walking shoes and plan time to enjoy the many and varied free activities around New York City. By the time you get done shopping, taking in a show, eating out and visiting the paid attractions you’ll be glad you added a few freebies to the mix. Based on several visits by our teens, here’s their top five free things to do when visiting New York City: 1) Take a Walk in Central Park On our visit we walked the east side of Central Park from the lower entrance of at 6th Avenue and Central Park Drive up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue at East 82nd [...]

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