The Majestic Pocono Mountains

Summer may be long gone but in the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania the fun is just beginning. One of the biggest assets of the destination is that the fun is year round. The summer beauty of course is astounding with its mountains and lakes all merging together to create … Read more

When I say Coco, you say Key…Coco Key!

We arrive right in the heart of all the Orlando, Florida action – rides and attractions everywhere you turn, and the kids don’t want to leave CocoKey Water Resort.  Talk about location. This place is on International Drive, which is the main vein of all the fun stuff to do … Read more

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida

It had been a long day at Universal Studios when we walked up to the resort door.  We were all exhausted, the kids cranky, hungry and expecting to be “bored.”  All of a sudden we open the door and the kids barrel into the room, full of newfound energy, then … Read more

Sesame Place, Bucks County, Pa.

Everything’s A-Okay! My kids love to watch Sesame Street.  One of my son’s first and favorite toys was a Zoe doll that he slept with and squeezed when he wanted to feel better.  As we strolled through Sesame Place my son spotted Zoe and got to hug her while I … Read more

Cirque Dreams Kidstime

Laying poolside and soaking up some summer rays at your five star resort, near the translucent waters of the Caribbean, cannot sound more like perfection. Once the sun sets, enjoy a top-notch performance of circus acrobatics with colorful costumes. This is exactly why a stay at the Moon Palace Resort … Read more

San Diego Sampler

Before we became parents, my husband and I loved to travel, reveling in the adventure of exploring new places, new cultures and new cuisines. Perhaps we should’ve started earlier with our kids because we’ve somehow raised two picky eaters attached to their creature comforts.  Consequently, vacations have consisted of either … Read more

The Jersey Shore

With contributions by Aimee Lam A great option for a fun filled family vacation is the Jersey Shore, made notorious by the namesake TV series. Aside from the fact that Snooki is pregnant, the Jersey Shore discredits the Shore as a family friendly place. However, now you can shelve your … Read more

Great Wolf Lodge Poconos

Great Wolf Lodge is a 79,000 square-foot indoor water park resembling a cozy log cabin complete with stone fireplaces, elk antler chandeliers, rustic furniture and beautiful mountainous landscapes surrounding the lodge.  As an extended family traveling with four adults and five children, ranging in age from 2 to 12, the … Read more

Beyond Disney World

The theme parks of Disney World and Universal Studios are bona fide tourism hot spots when it comes to Orlando, Florida. But there’s more to this city than “The Most Magical Place on Earth” for a family-friendly vacation. Check out these suggestions: Medieval Times Dinner Show – Hark back to … Read more