Well, two years flew by as quickly as if I was riding Harold the Helicopter. That’s how long it had been since...
The possibilities of what to do during a staycation in New York City are endless. But the suggestions are somewhat useless if...
We were in the parking lot of Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, Mass., in late August when we struck up a conversation...
Thomas the Tank Engine is a more than a celebrity in my house; he’s an integral member. For over two years, my...
I love Miami. I love it for the beach, the nightlife, the food, the international vibe and the culture. I’ve been there...
The Dutch know how to throw an amazing party and Koningsdag, King’s Day, is one of the finest examples of their festivities...
I’ve heard of ghost hunting, ghost spotting and, of course, Ghostbusting. But I hadn’t heard of Ghost Crab Spotting until I went...
The Outer Banks is shellfish heaven! I don’t think that I’ve ever eaten more shrimp and crabs over the course of a week...
Last time we flew, my son held onto a little plane that was from the Disney movie “Planes.” There is something comforting...
If you want to see the creativity of New Yorkers, head to the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. At this informal procession...
New York City has the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world, even bigger than Dublin. Our parade is also the...
You won’t run out of things to do in New York City with kids during Spring Break! Whether it’s your big vacation...
Attending the New York Times Travel Show has become an annual tradition for me to learn about some of the latest trends...
Ten years ago, I had a fabulous honeymoon on Maui and the Big Island. And yet when my friend asked for recommendations...
I’ve always wanted to visit Singapore, so I was very excited by this list of what to do I only had 24...
Sunsets are a universal crowd pleaser. While it always surprises me when I find someone who doesn’t like pizza or beaches, there...
Were you among the 1 million people who filled Times Square to celebrate the arrival of 2015? I sure wasn’t and I...
I have shied away from controversy on this blog. I’m ending that now by writing about my favorite pizza places in New...
Is the French Riviera too chic for a toddler? Emphatically non! This is the major vacation destination for the French, who are very family oriented. Families with small children are everywhere, except in a...Keep Reading >>
Is there summer in Sweden? Why yes there is, and I experienced it firsthand two years ago. It may not have been hot but it’s warm and often it’s even sunny — especially in the...Keep Reading >>
So you’re deciding whether you should spend a few days in London or Berlin – you’re lucky to have the choice but making it won’t be easy! While it’s a big decision where to...Keep Reading >>
So you’re deciding whether you should spend a few days in London or Berlin – you’re lucky to have the choice but making it won’t be easy! While it’s a big decision where to...
Panama is on the Hottest Destinations List for 2012 for the New York Times, Travel & Leisure and National Geographic Traveler. So when Laurie Carr, who blogs at Elements of Decor, told me she...
(Photo of a Lycian Tomb Near Kekova by Neil Roach) Turquoise water. Ottoman architecture. Lycian tombs. Roman ruins. Amanda Lobell and Neil Roach found all that and more when they traveled along the gorgeous...
The possibilities of what to do during a staycation in New York City are endless. But the suggestions are somewhat useless if they’re not tailored to the person who needs them. Typically, I’m used to coming up for ideas for someone who has visited the NYC once before and is returning with kids. But today, thanks [...]...Keep Reading >>
You won’t run out of things to do in New York City with kids during Spring Break! Whether it’s your big vacation getaway if you’re traveling from afar or it’s your reluctant staycation if you live here, there’s a plenty to see, do and eat. Here are 23 activities that will appeal to locals and visitors alike who [...]...Keep Reading >>
Were you among the 1 million people who filled Times Square to celebrate the arrival of 2015? I sure wasn’t and I had no desire to be. Freezing cold, no bathrooms and packed like a can of festive, light-up sunglasses-wearing sardines? No thanks. I was about three miles away at a friend’s family-friendly New Year’s [...]...Keep Reading >>