Tag Archives: Boston

Review of the Chocolate Bar at the Langham Hotel, Boston

The Langham Hotel Boston, located in the financial district of Boston, is popular of its famed chocolate buffet – which is currently in its 23 season.  Last year, I had the opportunity to visit the chocolate buffet for the first time, and loved it! Dessert options include chocolate cakes, chocolate fondue, chocolate truffles, chocolate cookies, [...]

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A Review of the New England Aquarium

Are you planning to visit Boston, MA?  If so, you’ll have to check out the  , New England Aquarium, which is located right on the Boston waterfront.  It’s open year round, and you can easily spend hours there! Upon entering the aquarium, you can purchase tickets outside (members can skip the line and go inside).  [...]

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Great Cookie Caper Package at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

It’s hard to believe – summer is almost over, and winter is just around the corner.  Want to get into the holiday spirit this year, before the craziness of winter starts?  Check out the Great Cookie Caper Package at the one of Boston’s newest hotels – the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel! The package, which is [...]

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Vacation Canceled Because of Hurricane Irene? Try a Staycation!

We were supposed to travel to New Hampshire this weekend, for our last weekend family vacation before the kids headed to school this Wednesday.  But, with Hurricane Irene headed up the coast hitting New England sometime Saturday night/Sunday morning, we decided not to risk it and canceled our trip.  I was disappointed.  The kids were [...]

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A Boston Hidden Gem: The Boston Harbor Islands

If you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track activity in Boston that is perfect in the summer, look no further than the Boston Harbor Island. The 12 islands and peninsulas (plus 22 more that aren’t accessible) of the Boston Harbor Islands make up one large national park that’s a great day trip for families. This summer [...]

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Entertaining the kids in Boston: The Boston Children’s Museum

If you are visiting the Boston area with your children, the Boston Children’s Museum should be on your must-do list. Located in the South Boston Seaport area of Boston (right on the Boston Harbor), this fun-for-all-ages museum allows your children to have some hands-on education and fun. The Museum has three floors, so you could [...]

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Review of The Taj Boston Hotel

Last weekend, my husband and I were treated to a weekend away at the Taj Boston Hotel, located right on the Boston Public Garden, at the corner of Newbury Street.  We’ve hardly ever stayed in the city (other than the time we lived there), and we really needed to the getaway, to recharge.  My mother-in-law [...]

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