Archive for the ‘Travel & Attractions’ Category
SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY ADVENTURE by Robin Gorman Newman
October 26th, 2014
Let me first say that I'm a HUGE California lover. Two summers ago, we went to San Diego, and it was just a lovely vacation. This past summer, we chose San Francisco and surrounding areas because my son, Seth, age 11, is a huge fan of the website Roblox.com, and we ...
REVIEW: Madison Square Garden “All Access Tour” by Margaret Hart
October 20th, 2014
If you live in the New York City area, I have a great day trip for you the next time your kids have a day off from school, and you're looking for something fun and different to do. Or, if you are from out of town, and planning a visit ...
NEW LEGO STORE OPENS IN NYC FLATIRON DISTRICT by Robin Gorman Newman
October 18th, 2014
An impressive, new LEGO Flagship store opened in NYC in the FlatIron district at 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue. It is the 76th LEGO store in the U.S. and features: Custom New York inspired LEGO® models Replica of the LEGO Store Flatiron District made out of LEGO bricks for children ...
Vacation at Great Wolf Lodge, Pocono Mountains, Pa By: Lori Loesch
August 7th, 2014
We had a great vacation at Great Wolf Lodge, in the Pocono Mountains, Pa. It was a different setting than what our typical summer vacay's are. We usually head to the beach. The beach is hot, the food is fried, there's sand, and standing in line for, well, everything from ...
GUEST BLOG POST & BOOK GIVEAWAY: Travel: The Best Education…for Moms by Jennifer Coburn, author, We’ll Always Have Paris
April 13th, 2014
[caption id="attachment_17751" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo credit: Katie O'Nell[/caption] I thought I would take my daughter Katie overseas and teach her about the world. Instead, over the course of a decade, visiting 12 European cities, she taught me about life. On our second day in Paris, then-eight-year-old Katie and I ...
Family Travels: San Diego – Haven for Kids & All by Robin Gorman Newman
August 23rd, 2013
Aside from the year round glorious weather that San Diego is known for, it's a virtual haven of family-friendly activities, and a great travel destination. We spent nine nights....staying at three different hotels....and had a blast. I’d like to share, in the event that you’re looking for a trip with ...
THE RIDE of Our Lives by Robin Gorman Newman
December 26th, 2012
During school break, I love to explore Manhattan with my son and do some cool stuff....even act as if we're tourists....since we live outside the city. One of our favorite things to do together is to take THE RIDE. At 8:30PM on 12/25, we took THE RIDE, and it was loads ...
Winter Escapades in NYC: Giveaway! by Robin Gorman Newman
January 6th, 2012
Last December, when we stayed in the city during winter school break, we had mounds of snow, ice and slush to contend with. This time, fortunately, the streets were clear, and we stayed for two nights with our good friend Alli.We bunked at our favorite hotel, the comfy, artsy Roger Smith Hotel ...
Vegas Adventures by Robin Gorman Newman
May 6th, 2011
Spring break flew by, and partly because we had a wonderful time on our six night family trip to Las Vegas. For those who think of the city largely as a site for gambling, there is so much more to it, and it's a great place to take the kids. ...
ON THE LOOSE IN NYC: Giveaways! by Robin Gorman Newman
March 11th, 2011
Seth turned 8 recently, and to celebrate, aside from his laser tag party, we stayed in the city for three nights with our good friend Alli, and painted the town red (Seth's favorite color, ala fire trucks).We bunked again at the comfy, artsy Roger Smith Hotel on 48th and Lexiington, and gallavanted ...
