Michelle Brennan

The search for wildlife and winding trails created a desire for searching for more of the awe-inspiring wonder created on this earth.

On many family trips we have scouted out places where her thirst for more insect and spider knowledge can be quenched. Along the way our other two children, as well as us phobic parents have learned much about the subject.

Located in the picturesque Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the 800-acre Malibu Dude Ranch prides itself on two things: creating family memories and horseback riding.

The Sugar and Spice Ranch is a ranch home open to mothers and daughters interested in learning about horseback riding. Along the way, Mom and daughter teams learn horsemanship and much more.

While we were driving from our home in Connecticut I couldn’t help humming “I’ve had the time of my life….and I owe it all to you”. We were heading to …

St. John US VI is a slow moving, family friendly tropical paradise where there is natural beauty and wildlife abound.

Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts offers plenty of family friendly activities and its downright beautiful. Here are our recommendations for the top 10 things for families to do in Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts.

Our family loves a visit to Vermont. We love the fresh air, the friendly people, and the fabulous food. Burlington is as close to a family mecca as one might find in Vermont. This small city and the immediate area offers so much for families to do together all centered around the beautiful Lake Champlain and the zesty city center that is Church Street Marketplace.

As a seasoned bunch of travelers, my family loves an “adventure” vacation. This time, I tricked them into an adventure that was really about me being able to relax. The second secret is that I have found an idyllic slice of paradise off the Florida Gulf Coast that doesn’t require a passport or a long plane ride. This fabulous place is North Captiva, Florida.

Why would I stay at a campground when I go to Walt Disney World? I’m sure this is a common thought. For a family of adventurers that rise with a sunny wake-up call from Mickey then go to bed after the last firework has lit up the night sky at Cinderella’s castle, Fort Wilderness is the best place to call it a day.

We have taken lessons, stayed in a variety of accommodations and traveled from several places around the USA. What we have discovered are an array of family friendly ski resorts awaiting your visit.

About 60 miles from Boston, the Cape boasts more than 559 miles of shoreline and 115 beaches. That’s enough beach for everyone to find their slice of sand and we found ours thanks to Red Jacket Resorts, sponsor of this blog post.

The kids were talking about conquering the ropes courses as soon as we told them we were heading for the New Hampshire Lakes Region.   “Mom, am I tall enough?” …