When planning a family vacation, I do a ton of research to find an all-inclusive resort that checks all our boxes. Over the years, I’ve learned that what matters most can depend on your kids’ ages, stages, and your family’s overall vibe. As a mom who travels to all-inclusive resorts with her family every year,…
This is a review of The Grand Moon Palace in Cancun, not the sister resorts Moon Palace Sunrise or Moon Palace Nizuc in Cancun. Yes, they all have similar names so when researching your next family vacation, make sure you are researching and booking the right one. The Grand at Moon Palace Canada Resort Review…
Just to be clear from the start: this is a review of the all-inclusive Royalton Bavaro in Punta Cana — not the nearby sister properties, Royalton Punta Cana or Royalton Splash Punta Cana. It’s surprisingly easy to mix them up. We found out the hard way when we tried to meet a friend at the…
New York City is truly the city that never sleeps. Trips to NYC can be overwhelming, especially at night when there are so many choices. Even on Christmas Eve, I’ve still found things to do at night. Here you’ll find handpicked things to do in NYC at night that go beyond the typical evening recommendations…
When I first began planning our stay in Sorrento, I had a difficult time finding a hotel that checked all the boxes: at least 4-star quality, reasonable room rate, charming, comfortable, with sea access, and beautiful views. It was a tall order yet somehow I found one hotel that met all of our criteria and…
I had seen Tropea’s dramatic cliffs and turquoise beachfront photos on social media but I wasn’t sure if they were real or AI-manipulated. Spoiler alert – it’s the real deal. My husband and I spent a long weekend here and we fell in love with this beautiful Italian coastal beach town. If I lived anywhere…
When I first started researching our stay in Taormina, I found it a bit confusing – should we stay in town or near the beach? There are three main areas to choose from when deciding where to stay in Taormina: the town center, the hillside above it, or the beach area below, often referred to…
While Taormina isn’t a beach town, there are several nearby beaches that make staying here attractive, allowing you to combine your holiday with sightseeing and beach time. We found that in summer, it was a great respite from touring, and a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the warm and enjoy a day at…
I was a bit skeptical about our recent trip to Taormina, Sicily. We stayed for four nights, and I’d heard mixed reviews beforehand—everything from “It’s too touristy” to “It’s breathtaking,” “It’s expensive,” and even “It’s the best part of Sicily.” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, especially with all the attention Taormina has gotten…
I have been to New York City a million times (okay, maybe not quite a million) as a kid, teenager and adult, but this was my first visit with our teenage kids. I was so excited to introduce them to New York and see the city through their eyes. The great thing about New York…