Before our 10-year-old son heads off to sleepaway camp for the summer, our family escaped New York City for one last hurrah. We had an unforgettable vacation experience less than three hours away from NYC at the “Sweetest Place on Earth” — Hershey, Pa. Our fourth quest to the Hershey theme park rocked and we never wanted to leave, the best compliment you can ever give to a vacation destination. Here’s some suggestions for finding your inner child along with a road map for returning families on what's new, intriguing and happening at Hersheypark. New rides at Hershey theme and water … [Read more...]
Kalahari Resorts, Poconos: 4 Tips for a Successful Family Weekend
During spring break, my family and I hopped into our car for our latest road trip adventure. Less than two hours after leaving our Manhattan home, we arrived at a wonderful oasis in the the middle of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, a dreamy, fun-filled, action-packed, indoor getaway. Families will want to maximize their overall experience at the recently opened Kalahari, which has America's largest indoor water park, so here’s a few helpful water park tips and other ideas. Tip No. 1: Stay overnight. Arrive early for the awesome water park The indoor … [Read more...]
Family Vacation Can Be a Real Trip … to the Funny Farm
Our clan is going on a family vacation! I’m actually a little reluctant to call it a vacation since I’m bringing my kids along. I’ll be at the beach, but I don’t know how much relaxation will be happening, as that word is not exactly either of my kids' middle name. (One kid's middle name is actually “GET THE F*** DOWN FROM THERE YOU’RE GOING TO KILL YOURSELF!”) Typically, on vacation I’d spend most of my time sleeping in and reading and drinking and eating. But this is a so-called “family vacation,” so the things one would typically do become, if not entirely impossible, then altered … [Read more...]
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