It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it’s time to book that annual family summer vacation. With so many possibilities, how do you come up with a plan without spending hours online?
Nancy wrote a great post a few weeks ago with tips for family vacation planning. What kind of trip are you in the mood for this year? … Mountains? Beach? Urban adventure? Cultural trip?
One nice aspect of traveli...
Like most travel junkies, the team at See Jane Fly loves a posh hotel. But given the choice between a luxurious inn or friend's air mattress, we'd crash at the friend's pad every time. There's something so comforting about being welcomed into a loved-one's home (not to mention the fact that they won't charge you $5 for your nightly chocolate fix).
Naturally, we're more than happy to return the...
All things being equal, I will admit I enjoy reviewing warm beachy family resorts more than, say, iPhone apps. So when I had the opportunity to check out the new Kids Club at the Atlantis Resort Bahamas last week on a press trip with my four year-old daughter--and most of the expenses covered by Atlantis, Jet Blue (my favorite airline!) and LEGO who's sponsoring a LEGO fantasy camp there starting ...
Here's the story with the Omni Bedford Springs Resort: It has been around for forever--since the early 1800s--as it was a destination because of its eight mineral springs. In 2007, it re-opened, after a brilliant renovation, that cost a whopping $120 million, and brought the hotel back to its historic grandeur, with just the right amount of modern. It's really the best reno...
Mar Vista Mendocino
We came to Mar Vista a couple of years ago, and had such a perfect long weekend. It's really an idyllic family destination. You get your own really nicely appointed cottage, with a fully equipped kitchen. The cottages are all situated around a large grassy meadow, with tons of room for kids to run, a rope swing, and then there are the chickens to gather eggs from, and the or...
Fancy a whirlwind weekend in a chic Parisian apartment? Or how about a week in a charming English estate? These too-good-to-be true vacations just got a whole lot more accessible, thanks to Luxe Home Swap, a home exchange service that allows you to temporarily switch homes with like-minded travelers around the world.
The process couldn't be simpler: after signing up for the service, post a brief d...
The San Diego ZooThis world famous zoo will amaze children and adults alike! The habitat inspired enclosures make the experience unique and enjoyable. Be sure to watch the swimming hippos and polar bears. Also, visit the tigers, pandas, koalas and Children's zoo. Please note: the zoo is set on a steep hill be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring or rent a stroller. If you're determine...
Drive 30 minutes to San Pedro, and hop on the Catalina Express for a sunny cruise out to the island. Over the 75-minute sail, watch for dolphin pods and migrating whales. 95 Berth, San Pedro; 800-481-3470; www.catalinaexpress.com
Spend a day in the quaint town of Avalon, filled with seaside cafés and shopping, or get active and go diving, kayaking, snorkeling or parasailing.
Best p...
Go All Out
The 12,000-square-foot space at the M is the newest and the coolest addition to Vegas’ adults-only pool scene. If you want to go all out, book one of the ten cabanas—with iPod docking stations, free Wi-Fi, and refrigerators stocked with champagne—but a day bed is just as nice and the 60-foot bar serves up free (yes, free) fruit and non-alcoholic beverages.
Get Wet & Wil...
So, your friends and family hail from every corner of the earth, and you're not going to be able to cut down on jet fuel when it comes to your eco-wedding. You think, “Heck, why don’t we just fly somewhere fabulous, and then the whole event will be like a fun vacation, not only for our nearest and dearest — but for us, too!”
Below are some top notch, state-side destination wedding location...
