
While Curacao is a popular destination for European visitors, Americans often overlook the island. Americans typically go to nearby Aruba because of the many direct flights offered from the East Coast. In this case, I recommend doing some island hopping. If you are going to Aruba, add on a few extra days and visit Curacao…

As I previously mentioned in my last blog post, Aruba – One Happy Island: Part I, we had so much fun on our trip to Aruba that I had to break up the recap into two parts. Last time I talked about how to enjoy all the luxuries that Aruba offers its visitors. Now we…

Aruba is a classic for good reason—sun, sand, those glorious trade winds, what’s not to like? I know what some of you are thinking, isn’t that exactly the problem? Aruba is one of those places that everyone wants to visit so isn’t it crowded all year long? The answer is no! I don’t like crowds…

Summertime in Boston involves the Esplanade in some way, shape or form. Whether we are watching the Fireworks from its banks on 4th of July, listening to a concert at the Hatch Shell or jogging through the park at lunchtime, Bostonians appreciate all that the Esplanade gives us. And the Esplanade Association is the steward…

Boston Common and Public Garden are the oldest public parks in America and the Friends of the Public Garden is the non-profit that works tirelessly to ensure these beautiful parks continue to flourish. Because I live so close to the parks, I get to enjoy their beauty every single day, so I appreciate all the…

When we think of summer vacations, we normally think of sun, sand and the beach. Ski Mountains are not usually top of mind. However, if you have never taken a summer trip to a place you normally visit in the winter, you are seriously missing out! Stowe, Vermont is one of the East Coast’s premier…

Summer is here and that means sun, sand and weekends away. Whether you’re going to the Vineyard, Ibiza or Vegas, these tips will ensure you have a perfectly packed (small!) bag.

Birthdays, anniversaries, and all big life moments deserve to be celebrated. And just like traveling, celebrations are serious business—especially when it comes to birthdays. When you are planning your significant other’s birthday celebration, the details are everything. Since it’s the thought that counts, you better do a lot of thinking when it comes to planning…

Venice has been a hotspot for centuries. It has always been a stop on the “European Tour”. And while that now means pricey gelato and summer months filled with hoards of tourists, Venice is definitely still a must see. There’s a reason it remains on the list of requirements to qualify as ‘well travelled’. Lets…