A Spring Regatta Weekend in Saratoga Springs, NY

 Posted by 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 [...]

Why Turkey is a Great Place to Visit with Teens

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Feb 062013
 
Why Turkey is a Great Place to Visit with Teens

We recently put out a call for ideas about spring break and summer family vacations around the world. One of our European travel partners suggested Turkey as a perfect destination. Families have been visiting Turkey for decades to soak up the sunshine, enjoy the vibrant culture and make the most of the gorgeous beaches, but as we all know, that’s not always enough to keep the teenagers entertained. Luckily there is a lot more than just great scenery to  offer, particularly on the Turquoise Coast, which is the south coast of Turkey where families of all ages will find plenty to make their holiday to Turkey one to remember! One of the most popular resorts on the Turquoise Coast is Bodrum, a busy yachting port that has facilitated the town’s growth [...]

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore Offers Family Friendly Base Camp, Water Park and More

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Feb 042013
 
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore Offers Family Friendly Base Camp, Water Park and More

The recently renovated 364 room Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, and the adjacent 65,000 square foot CoCo Key Boston North Shore Water Park, are centrally located for families with teens and tweens who want to explore both the City of Boston and classic New England destinations such as the historic witch city of Salem, the beaches and conservation areas of Cape Ann, the whale watches and nautical history of Gloucester, or the quaint artistic village of Rockport.  Families visiting nearby Merrimack College or boarding schools such as Phillips Andover will also find the Doubletree to be a convenient base camp.   The hotel is within a 30 minute (non-rush hour) drive of downtown Boston and most North Shore destinations. We recently had the opportunity to stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston [...]

Families Come in Out of the Cold to Enjoy CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore

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Jan 272013
 
Families Come in Out of the Cold to Enjoy CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore

The 65,000 square foot CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore is a pretty impressive sight when you first walk through the doors. CoCo Key is the largest indoor water park in Massachusetts and any time it is open the park is a beehive of activity as kids, tweens and teens make the most of the park’s brightly colored slides, sprays, pools and water features. Located in Danvers MA, just 19 miles north of Boston and adjacent to the 364 room Doubletree by Hilton Boston North Shore hotel, CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore includes multi-level water slides, spray decks, bucket dumps, water actvities, four-story high enclosed tube slides, a lazy river, and a wading pool for younger kids.   The action never stops as the kids scamper from one splashy activity to [...]

Omni Parker House Teen Concierge Knows Where Boston’s Cool Kids Hangout

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Aug 202012
 
Omni Parker House Teen Concierge Knows Where Boston's Cool Kids Hangout

We are always looking for hotels and destinations that go above and beyond to cater to teens and tweens in unique and creative ways.  This summer, Omni Hotels and Resorts  hit a homerun by launching its Teen Concierge program at a select number of properties.  The best part about the program is that the Teen Concierges are teenagers themselves, not adults pretending to know what teens want.  They effectively act as peer advisors and are available to offer an  insider teen’s perspective on finding activities, restaurants and attractions that won’t have teens wishing they had stayed home. The Teen Concierge can also text or email with the teen  or chat via Twitter and Facebook if they need pointers while touring the town or before they arrive. The historic Omni Parker House in Boston [...]

Warm Weather All-Inclusives a Great Option for Winter Sun on a Budget Around the World

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Jan 042012
 
Warm Weather All-Inclusives a Great Option for Winter Sun on a Budget Around the World

A Guest Post Sponsored by Direct Holidays It sounds like a great idea doesn’t it? Combine a trip to Europe with some beach fun, all on a budget? Escape the cold weather and take the teens and tweens to an exotic destination?   But of course, you want to make sure you don’t have to raid the college fund to do so. US readers are well aware of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts, but, may not know something that many readers from Europe and Asia already understand; that is that there are some great winter deals to be had at beach destinations in the Canary Islands, the coasts of Portugal and Spain or Cyprus and Greek Islands around the Mediterranean. The temperature in the Canaries in winter can be as high as 20°C  [...]

October Family Travel Ideas

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Oct 052011
 
October Family Travel Ideas

October  is a wonderful time of year for quick family getaways, particularly over the upcoming Columbus Day weekend.  Here in New England the evenings are chilly but the days are warm and the leaves are ablaze.   As a result, it is no surprise that our email is overflowing with great family travel offers, contests and inspiration for October family travel fun.  Here are some of the best ones that have come our way recently: Four Seasons Luxury Family Vacation Contest Family travel experts  Poshbrood, Luxury Travel Mom, and Ciao Bambino have partnered with Four Seasons to offer three unbelievable luxury family giveaways!  Over the next two weeks they will be giving away  Ski, Beach, and City vacations — to the Four Seasons Resort Vail, Four Seasons Resort Nevis, and Four [...]

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