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    Boston Flight Delay

    Shipping Up to Boston

    See that cute polka-dot blanket on my daughter on the photo above?  It ended the evening in a blue Jetblue trash bag, covered in vomit. I’ll backtrack. Our trip to Marco Island started with a flight delay.  We were already going to arrive late – after 10pm at the Fort Myers airport, about an hour [...]

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    Boston School Vacation Travel Deals

    Both February and spring breaks are right around the corner – have you made your travel plans yet?  If you are considering a staycation or trip to the Boston-area for school vacation, here are some great deals and promotions. Boston School Vacation Travel Deals February Break on the Cape: Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club [...]

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    Carnival Glory Dry Dock

    Carnival Glory Transformation to Fun Ship 2.0

    The Carnival Glory, the ship that my family traveled on last summer, has just finished a two-week dry dock as it transformed to the Fun Ship 2.0 concept.  New features include Guy’s Burger Joint (developed with Food Network star Guy Fieri), the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Alchemy Bar, the BlueIguana Cantina, [...]

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    Fall in Boston

    Fall Things to Do in the Boston Area

    Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Boston, and there are lots of festivals and activities to keep you busy.  The weather is generally great – not yet winter, but not hot, and the scenery is fantastic.  Here are our top five things to do. Fall Things to Do in Boston King Richard’s [...]

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    family travel reviews - Boston Renaissance

    Family Fun at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

    Guest blogger Melanie Feehan is a mom blogger who lives in the suburbs of Boston with her husband and four children. All of whom love to explore all the world has to offer and thankfully rarely utter the words “are we there yet”. Boston is a town that captivates both adults and children alike. The [...]

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    Family Travel Reviews - Black Falcon Cruise Terminal

    Leaving from the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston

    As a Massachusetts resident, I’m thrilled to know that cruise ships leave from the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston.  After just a quick drive down the Massachusetts Turnpike, you can park your car, enter the terminal, get on the ship, and be on vacation! The Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is open from April to [...]

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    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).  Start [...]

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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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