Here’s My Alaska Itinerary: Recommendations for What to Do and What to Skip if You Have Limited Time
I was recently in Alaska for 12 days. That’s a lot of vacation time that not everyone has. If you’re crunched for time, here’s what you...
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Wine and Flowers at Winterthur!
What could be better than taking in beautiful flowers while sipping on wine? Nothing, that's what! Two friends of mine and I decided we...
Denver Art Museum - A “DAM” Good Museum!
On a recent trip to Colorado, we knew we’d have some time in Denver, but weren’t sure what to do. When I checked out the Denver Art...
Did You Know The Finger Lakes Has a National Forest?
Tucked away between Lake Seneca and Lake Cayuga, in upstate New York, is the Finger Lakes National Forest. Comprised of more than 16,000...
Visit the Highest Place in New Jersey!
No, not that kind of high. I guess when we think of New Jersey, we don’t typically think of mountainous terrain, but at 1,803 feet above...
I Was Skeptical About Immersive Van Gogh...Until I Went
You know how some things, well, you’re not quite sure will live up to the hype? I was afraid Immersive Van Gogh wouldn't, but it totally...
Crater Lake Trail - An Easy Day Hike in the Delaware Water Gap
For a small state, New Jersey packs a lot in. From the beaches, to the Pine Barrens, to the Delaware Water Gap, there’s something for...
Off Season Visit to Fenwick Island, Delaware
The beautiful beaches of Fenwick Island, Delaware
East Point Lighthouse – A Hidden Gem in Southern New Jersey
Tucked away down a remote road in extreme southwestern New Jersey is the East Point Lighthouse. You’d never know it’s there unless you’re...
Let’s “Montauk” About It! A Quick Trip to the Hamptons!
, that unique mix of wealth and laid-backness (if that’s a word), makes the Hamptons worth a quick getaway! I got a great deal on...
Bat Where? Batsto!
Nestled in the heart of the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey, is Wharton State Forest. Great for hiking and mountain biking, Wharton Stat
Go Wild at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge!
With the pandemic, we’re all trying to spend time outside and social distance. Since travel is not on the table for the moment, everyone...
Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Visit New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
I did – and it was awesome! Hey, I'm not endorsing irresponsible travel during a pandemic. I'm only suggesting that if you live in a...
6 Reasons to Take a Break in New Paltz, New York
Not sure where New Paltz is or why you should visit? Here are 6 reasons why you should go!
Stroll Fairchild Tropcial Botanical Garden In Miami
Headed to Miami and looking to explore beautiful tropical gardens? Ever thought of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden?
Calling All Craft Beer Lovers!
Love Craft Beer? Never heard of Dogfish Head? Check out the tour I took of its brewery!
5 Foods to Try in Quebec
On a recent ski trip to Mont Tremblant (or simply, Tremblant), in Quebec, I resolved to try new foods, like I usually do. Here are some food
5 Free (Mostly) Things to Do In Miami
Heading to the Miami area? Looking for unique experiences, but don’t want to spend a ton of cash? Well, here are some fun and mostly free th
Other Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras Besides New Orleans
New Orleans is probably the first place that comes to mind when you think of Mardi Gras, but did you know there are lots of other places tha
A Free Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant Canada
Okay, full disclosure - it’s not actually a “free” ski trip. Rather, it didn’t cost me anything extra for hotel and skiing. Since that was
Field Trip Philly: Pancakes and Vodka!
Is there any better way to spend a Saturday than with brunch and a vodka distillery tour? Tossing aside our new year's resolutions to no
Ski Vacation – Deer Valley, Utah
I recently read in Ski Magazine that, “there are ski trips and ski vacations. Deer Valley is a ski vacation.” And, after spending nearly a
A Quick Trip to Annapolis
Sometimes, ya just need to run away from home for the night. That’s exactly what we did when we ran away to Annapolis for the night. Our s
Photo Tour of Governors Island (Reboot)
Recently, a New York Times article pondered the end of Governors Island. Why? Well, there's all sorts of development going on. It sta
A (Soggy) Visit to the Atlantic City Seafood Festival
The Atlantic City Seafood Festival has been around for years in one form or another, but I’ve never had a chance to go until this year. And
24 Hours in America’s Renaissance City – Providence, Rhode Island
That catchy nickname – Renaissance City - is one of several nicknames for Providence, along with the Creative Capital, the Beehive of Indust
Get Away to Nantucket!
Nantucket. The name makes you think of grey shingled cottages with white trim and overflowing flower boxes. I’ve visited a number of times
Review: Take a Tour of Philadelphia with Zeeno
Have family or friends coming to Philly, but don't want to do the same old thing? How about an "on demand" tour with Zeeno? I
Building A Road Trip Itinerary (Part 2)
Last week, I wrote about picking a destination, setting a budget and managing vacation time. This week, it’s all about building the itinera
Building A Road Trip Itinerary (Part 1)
My recent posts have been about my road trip from the State of Washington to Glacier National Park in Montana. A number of people asked abo
Photo Tour: Balloon Festival
This summer, I had a chance to go to the QuickChek Festival of Ballooning at the Solberg Airport, a privately owned airport in Readington, N
Road Trip: See Seattle in 12 Hours
If you’ve been following my posts this summer, you know that my husband and I decided to go to Montana, but we started out in Seattle, sorta
Road Trip: Make a Detour to Whitefish, Montana
I’m back on the road, and this week I’m writing about the adorable town of Whitefish, Montana, just 26 miles from the West Glacier entrance
6 Lessons I Learned Planning A Trip to Glacier National Park (Part 2)
One of the things on my bucket list has been to visit Glacier National Park in Montana, and this year I did it! In Part 1 of my post about
6 Lessons I Learned Planning A Trip to Glacier National Park (Part 1)
One of the things on my bucket list has been to visit Glacier National Park in Montana. Well, this year, I did it! So, if you’re thinking
Road Trip: Two Idaho Towns You Never Thought to Visit…But Should
I’m continuing with my road trip series and this week, traveling through northern Idaho. I’m visiting two very different, but equally aweso
Road Trip: Leavenworth - An Alpine Village in Washington State
Imagine a picturesque village, surrounded by snow capped mountains, flowers everywhere, horse drawn carriages, buildings painted decorativel
Road Trip: Two Cities to Visit in Washington Besides Seattle
This year, my husband and I decided to go to Montana. Montana? Isn’t this post on Washington? Yeah, but like most of our trips, this one
Spend the Afternoon in Boston
Well, Boston is just an awesome city, and totally walkable. Keep in mind, with only a limited time, you won’t be able to get to everything
5 Fun Food Attractions in Philly
With the Eagles recent Super Bowl win, all eyes have been on Philadelphia, or “Philly” as it’s usually known in the northeast of the U.S. Al
A Long Weekend in Portland, Oregon
Last week, I wrote about how we got our trip to Portland, Oregon, for (mostly) free. This week, it's all about what we did. If you’re
A (Mostly) Free Trip to Portland, Oregon
Ever wonder how you can score a completely free trip? Well, I pulled it off (sorta)! Here’s how I got most of our expenses for our long wee
Photo Tour of Governors Island
What? Never heard of Governors Island? It's an awesome park just a short ferry ride off of lower Manhattan. And when I say short, I me
5 Cool Things to Do in …New Jersey?
Jersey is filled with nothing but industrial sites and toll roads. If you are from the east coast, particularly from New York, Pennsylvania
5 Tips to Do Napa on a Budget
You're joking, right? The name Napa evokes many things – wine, romance and unfortunately, expensive. In my experience, Napa is no barg
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