Mexico City – Part 1 Our summer 2021 vacation in Mexico City exceeded our expectations and left us wanting more which led to a second trip to this magical city the following April. The central take away from our first trip was that it is safe and a lot of fun to explore Mexico City with kids. In light of the fact that Europe remained relatively closed off to us due to pandemic restrictions... Source ..read more

In an earlier post explaining the all-inclusive vacation experience in detail, I touched briefly on our Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) membership. This post will go into further detail about our experiences as members since December 2015 to give potential and current members a concrete understanding of this purchase. I will outline the actual perks of becoming members and provide tips for taking... Source ..read more

This past summer, we spent an extended week in Mexico City walking through history, absorbing its beauty and indulging in the local cuisine. With our children, ages thirteen and eight, and as seasoned New Yorkers, we took full advantage of all that Mexico City has to offer. While it is necessary to be on guard and exercise commonsense precautions in Mexico City, as one would in New York City... Source ..read more

We recently spent a weekend in Boston with our son, who was still twelve at the time, and our eight-year-old daughter. Steeped in history and inextricably linked to long-standing institutions such Harvard University and Fenway Park, there are numerous ways to appreciate this city. Given my preference for looking at art and digging into history, this post will focus on what was prioritized for our... Source ..read more

Even though there are infinite things to do in New York City, it does not hurt to venture out for a day trip, short getaway or a long vacation. Not only does absence make the heart grow fonder but the beauty, nature, history, art and locally sourced food of the Hudson Valley make for a refreshing escape. Over the past several years, we have had a number of family adventures around upstate New York... Source ..read more

We have been staying at all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean for almost a decade and at the close of 2020, we decided to find our way back to our home(s) away from home. We spent the last week of December 2020 at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa in Mexico. In February, we went to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic where we spent seven relaxing nights at the brand new all-inclusive resort Dreams Macao... Source ..read more

I recently contributed an article to Daily Art Magazine about visiting museums during a pandemic following their long-awaited reopening back in September 2020. When I wrote that article, I was fearful that New York City museums would be forced to close their doors again but thankfully that was not the case. My beloved city is bustling with energy one year after the shutdown and there is plenty to... Source ..read more

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