North America

During the TMS Family Travel Conference we had the opportunity to tour the Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards in Gasport, NY.  Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a 5th Generation family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm…

Ah, the government shutdown...whatever your personal views, it is growing into an extremely messy situation for many people. There are stories pouring out of every facet of life. My heart goes out to all those people who are being…

It has been years since I visited Niagara Falls and when I was there a child my family and I only visited the Canadian side of the Falls.  Last week I had the opportunity to tour Niagara Falls on the US side with the TMS Family Travel…

The first question I always get from fellow travelers is, 'How do I score a free upgrade?' Everyone loves a freebie and I am all about hunting down deals. I am frugal by nature, but I hate to compromise on quality. So, the words…

December 8th, 2012 myself, Robyn and Ava, Robyn's 16-month-old daughter had dinner at Buddakan Restuaurant in the Meatpacking District of New York City.  The earliest reservation we could get was 8:30PM and we were concerned it might be…

Would you like it here or there? Would you like it anywhere? Well, if you visit Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida and head over to Seuss Landing you might just find that famous Cat In The Hat walking around. Ever since my…

Fortress of Louisbourg is located in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada and it is a magical place where the past and the present come together, it is a must see.  It is a great activity for the whole family. If you don't know…

Living in Los Angeles, California I often feel like a tourist in my own city. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s sometimes the case with people who live in large, metropolitan cities that tend to attract a lot of tourists.…

My mother, my friend and I have stayed at the Marriot Marquis in Time Square NYC several times.  We love the Marriot Marquis, everything is always great when we are there!  On our last visit when we went to check-in we had booked a normal…

What is better than spending a fun, healthy day outdoors?   We were looking for the perfect activity and Daniel and I decided to take our daughter Ava blueberry picking at Quinn Farm.  Quinn Farm provides a wonderful family day out with a…