Asheville: An Artsy, Scenic, Welcoming, Mountain Town by Robin Gorman Newman
June 8th, 2016
My son and I had visited Asheville North Carolina a number of years ago to spend time with a friend who moved there from New York and really enjoyed the visit, so we welcomed the opportunity to recently go again. This time we opted to stay for three nights at DOUBLETREE ...
SCHOOL BREAK IN NYC WITH A TWEEN by Robin Gorman Newman
February 8th, 2016
My 12 year old son and I really enjoy NYC and have made many memories during our staycations when he has school break. I am always grateful for the quality time we have together, since life often feels so busy on a day-to-day basis, for our family. With February school break ...
Mother/Son Tween Travel to London by Robin Gorman Newman
November 1st, 2015
My son, Seth, 12, has developed a fascination with all things British. I'm not quite sure where this ardent interest came from, but we used it as impetus to plan a family trip this past August. My husband was unable to take the time off from work, so it became ...
CELEBRATING HISTORY ON A FAMILY TRIP TO PHILLY by Robin Gorman Newman
August 12th, 2015
Philadelphia is so close to New York, that when my husband proposed a summer vacation road trip, this seemed like a a natural, easy drive destination. I had been there as a kid, but this was a first for my son, and there's a boatload to do....literally....including taking a Duck ...
Hotel Elysee in NYC: Review by Robin Gorman Newman
February 23rd, 2015
Built in the 1920's, the Hotel Elysée, part of The Library Hotel Collection. is named for one of the finest French Restaurants of that era. Once the playground for the rich and famous, Hotel Elysée has been home to movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals. Luxurious yet intimate, the Hotel ...
