Looking for a fun activity outside of the Bronx to celebrate Easter? Last weekend we made the 1 1/2 hour drive to Thomaston Connecticut to jump on the Easter Bunny Express at the Railroad Museum of New England. We picked up our tickets from will call inside the station around 30 minutes before our train was to depart. Here you will also find a cool gift shop,
This month Luis and I celebrated 14 years together. While I usually plan a fun night out or relaxing staycation for us to enjoy, this year I had been so busy that I procrastinated big time. And since the kids are on mid-winter recess, we already had plans to head to South Jersey to visit family with the kids at some point. So being that Philadelphia is just a
If you’ve been keeping up with our travel section, then you know that we love the Poconos. At around 2 hours away, it’s the perfect weekend destination from the Bronx to experience the outdoors in all seasons. So we recently packed up the car and drove the farthest north we’ve been in the Pocono Mountains to Woodloch Pines Resort. We have previously shared our experience at this 60 year old
The best getaways happen off-season…… By Nicole Jackson Sometimes you just need a mini escape to recharge- just enough to get you through the rest of the month. With me returning to college, hubby getting a new job, and Seth turning two and transitioning into the toddler years- that “sometime” finally came about two weeks ago. We were given the chance to have an impromptu, mid-week getaway to our favorite
It’s Fall ya’ll. When it comes to local travel, you’ll catch us heading to the Poconos at least once each season- and Fall is no different. If you’re looking for some family fun this October, you might want to consider Camelback’s Fall Fest and Monster Mountain- now through the end of October. We were recently invited out to Camelback Resort to experience the additional activities and attractions
Looking for a fun day trip idea in the Hudson Valley? Last weekend we ventured to Benmarl Winery for their annual grape stomping event for a fun afternoon of wine tasting, live music, and amazing views. While the grape stomping is just one weekend a year, Benmarl is still the perfect place to visit for a couple’s day date or a Sunday Funday with friends. The ticket to
If you’re looking for a waterpark day trip to take the family, head East to Long Island’s Splish Splash for a day of slides, wave pools, and more summer fun. Around 2 hours from the Bronx, Splish Splash is a 96 acre waterpark in Calverton. The park features 20 waterslides and rides, 2 large wave pools, some awesome kid areas, a lazy river, and more. Depending on
If you recall, back in December we traveled to Pocono Manor to take part in their Fireside Christmas, which we loved. Fast forward to July and we decided to experience this resort and spa in the summertime. Located around 2 hours from the Bronx, it’s a great place to visit with family to unplug, relax, and explore. Follow along our stay to get a first hand look at what
You don’t have to go far to end up in the wild west! Located a little over an hour from the Bronx, Wild West City is celebrating it’s 61st year of bringing western heritage and fun to generations of families. So on a beautiful Sunday morning, we jumped in the car and headed to the wild wild west to see what it was all about. Wild West City
For July 4th, we packed our bags and headed 2 hours to Lake Harmony in the Poconos to meet up with family for a fun lake trip. Having family 2 hours away in New Jersey, the Pocono Mountains is a great midway point to meet throughout the year. Being summer, we wanted to find a place to stay on one of the many lakes located in the Pocono area.
Glamping [glam-ping] noun 1. Informal. the activity of camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home: Imagine glamping in a carpeted tent with a comfy queen-size bed By now you’ve probably scrolled past images on Instagram of glamping- making experienced campers laugh and wilderness-challenged folks actually open to the idea. Being a rather novice camper myself, I jumped on the opportunity to head the hour and a half to the Poconos and try a night of island glamping at The Shawnee Inn. Located right on the Delaware River, this golf resort decided to give
View from the Lenore If you remember, back in September we spent a night in a tiny house upstate to celebrate my 30th birthday. Thanks to Getaway House, city dwellers have the opportunity to unplug in the woods in a collection of their tiny houses- think glamping but in a tiny house. Well, fast forward to summer, and we were so excited to learn that they were bringing the tiny
