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The Esplanade Association: Dock Party
My favorite Boston event of the summer is the Esplanade Association’s Dock Party. Held every July on the Community Boating docks, the Dock Party is the summer fundraiser for this wonderful organization. The Esplanade Association is the only private non-profit group dedicated to maintaining and improving the Charles River Esplanade. Founded in 2001 because the…
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Summer in Vermont
We love exploring New England. And in the summertime, I especially love visiting places that we normally only go in the winter, like Vermont. Vermont in the summer is so peaceful. And what is better than a day by the pool staring up at the Green Mountains? The Equinox Resort We recently spent a weekend…
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Summertime in Camden, Maine
Summer is finally here! And there are so many wonderful destinations to visit, but if you are looking for a relaxing, quiet, seaside getaway, far from the hustle and bustle, the place for you is Camden, ME. Lets explore my travel guide to Camden, ME! Why Go Camden is a Norman Rockwell painting come to…
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Summertime Dreams: Chatham Bars Inn
Summertime on Cape Cod can be what dreams are made of, especially if you are staying at the Chatham Bars Inn. Arguably the most luxurious resort on Cape Cod, the Chatham Bars Inn does not disappoint. Lets find out why you should book a room or better yet a “spa suite” at good ole CBI.…
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Beaches and Brews in Portland, ME
Portland, ME is quickly becoming the Brooklyn of New England. With more breweries per head than Bavaria, Portland is a funky foodie town. And it’s only 2 hours north of Boston! When to Go Being in Maine, the winters are cold and snowy, but the summer and fall are just heavenly. The summers are hot…
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Summer in Cambridge
New England is gorgeous in the summertime. And Cambridge in particular is a gorgeous place this time of year. Unlike many cities, Cambridge is quieter in the summer than other times of the year due to the amount of colleges in the area. So enjoy all the sights without the hassle of throngs of students…
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A Cape Cod Getaway
There are many reasons why I love living in Boston and one of them is the proximity to so many lovely weekend getaway locales. Whether you go north or south there are so many wonderful places to visit during the summer months. Provincetown is especially convenient because you can just hop on the ferry and…
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Aruba – One Happy Island: Part I
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…
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Visiting Versailles
If you are trying to plan a day trip from Paris, go to Versailles. It is one of my favorite places in the whole world. The Chateau of Versailles was King Louis XIV’s main summer palace and it is basically a gigantic house surrounded by an even more gigantic garden, making it a must for…
