Road trips, historic towns, mountain hikes, getting close to nature. Enjoy these ideas for families that are true feasts for the eyes.
The Blackberry Farm Tennessee Vacation When I made my booking, I asked myself for days, “Will Blackberry Farm be worth it?” In my early twenties, in the mid-nineties, armed with my Burgundy Zagat guides to New York restaurants and US … Read more
The Mountain View Grand has an unusual history. One Spring evening in 1865, a stagecoach passing through Whitefield, NH flipped over in a treacherous storm. The two passengers walked to a farm owned by Mary and William Dodge and were … Read more
The One and Only Nantucket Nantucket, the wild, historic island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, makes for the perfect, upscale family escape, especially for those who appreciate nature and history. It’s small enough to bike, … Read more
This was our first vacation at an estate resort. We traded walks on the beach for strolls through wooded fairy villages, hunting crabs for holding falcons, and flip flops for wellies. We’re hooked. The K Club Have you ever had a happy … Read more
I’m thrilled to announce that Luxe Recess will resume its parenting retreats this October. “Raising Courageous & Independent Children in an Age of Anxiety” with Lynn Lyons Our wellness retreats will once again feature the chance to strengthen our parenting … Read more
We’ve rounded up the most family-friendly homesteads in the U.S., from all-out luxury resort ranches with personal butlers to rustic working cattle ranches. Here are the best places to sample a taste of the Wild West and ride off into the sunset with your gang of outlaws.
For a fantasy family weekend with nothing but walks on the beach, board games, spa time, and lobster at every meal. When I think back of all of the places we have explored in New England, I have a very … Read more
Here’s a list of some truly exceptional New England beach rentals from Nantucket to Cape Ann, from Rhode Island to Maine. New Englanders wait all year for summer. It is our prize, our double rainbow, our dessert. The only thing … Read more