Tag Archives: fall travel

More Fall Travel Deals

The leaves aren’t the only things falling as the weather turns cooler. Prices at some of the country’s quaintest inns and resorts are bottoming out to attract seasonal travelers. Check out these fall travel bargains and consider taking advantage of them before the last leaves fall and the prices skyrocket back up. MASSACHUSETTS Nantucket’s breathtaking harbor serves as the backdrop for one of the area’s most popular hotels. The White Elephant has been considered an island landmark since the 1920s. It started off as an eclectic mix of cottages, but has evolved into a premier Nantucket hotel that offers upscale … Continue reading →

Get Ready For The “Carnival of Carnage”

It’s that time of year again… Madness, mayhem and horror are being unleashed at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights. Billed as the largest, most intense Halloween event in the country, the annual seasonal celebration is expected to draw record crowds this year. A warning to parents with young children the event is not for the faint of heart (or the child that experiences regular nightmares). However, if you have teens that enjoy having the Halloween stuffing scared out of them then pack your bags now. Universal says this year Halloween Horror Nights is the most extreme, fear-filled event in … Continue reading →

Fall Happenings In San Francisco

My best friend is in San Francisco this week for a series of business meetings. When she called last night to discuss who got booted from “Dancing with the Stars” I questioned why she was wasting her time watching TV inside her hotel room. She’s in one of the world’s most beautiful and exciting cities why would she choose to spend her time watching Tom Bergeron chide Drew Lachey when she could be shopping and dining at world-class venues? Her answer: She wanted to see if Wayne Newton would be dancing another week and if Jane Seymour was coming back … Continue reading →

How The Weather Will Affect Your Fall Leaf Peeping Trips

Perhaps, I am just naïve. After all, I grew up in a place where the only things that fell from trees were coconuts. So when it comes to judging the brilliance of fall foliage I may be a bit out of my league. Personally, I think the mere fact that the leaves changes hues at all is exciting and amazing. However, it seems other more astute leaf peepers have different ideas on what constitutes a prize-winning season. Experts in the Midwest and South are warning travelers who are criss-crossing the nation in search of the ultimate fall foliage that they … Continue reading →

More Fun Fall Activities For Families With Children

The countdown to Halloween is on (at least in our home). This weekend I noticed our local supermarket put up its “Fall Harvest” section and stocked it with pumpkins, squash, and Indian corn. However, if your family is like mine you are able to bypass these sections in the grocery store by visiting a local pumpkin patch and harvesting your own fall finds. In a previous blog I listed some of the most popular pumpkin farm/family activity areas near where we live in the Midwest. If you reside in Wisconsin, Illinois, or Indiana (or happen to be visiting these states … Continue reading →

Fun Fall Activities For Families With Children

My 3-year-old daughter can’t wait for Halloween. She is just now grasping the concept that on October 31st, knocking on someone’s door yields candy. The day we picked out her costume she said to me: “Mommy, you come with me. I ding-dong the door and get M&Ms.” Pretty much. When she’s not thinking about all the free candy she plans to haul in, she’s counting down the days until we make our annual trip(s) to various local pumpkin patches. I’ve decided to take her to more than one this year since we live in close proximity to some real winners. … Continue reading →

Where To View Fall Colors In Your Neck Of The Woods

In just a few weeks the nation will be awash in spectacular fall colors. One of the beauties of leaf peeping is that in most cases you don’t have to travel far to view Mother Nature at her finest. That includes you city slickers in New York, Philadelphia and Detroit. Don’t believe me? Take a look: NEW YORK Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Most people think if you live in New York you have to drive upstate to the Adirondacks to take in the fall colors. But the fact is there are several great places in urban areas that provide the same … Continue reading →

More Fall Family Fun In New England

So you touched the shark while eating a cream puff and now you are looking for more family fun in New England… no problem. Autumn brings with it a plethora of offbeat kid-friendly activities to the northeastern portion of the country. If you plan to be in Connecticut or Massachusetts this fall you may consider checking out the following noteworthy events: Swallow Migration From now until mid-October, thousands of tree swallows flock to the long grassy reeds of Goose Island, located near the mouth of the Connecticut River. (The island is on their migration route to the Gulf Coast and … Continue reading →

Fall Family Fun In New England

New England is a premiere destinations for viewing fall foliage. Think about it; what could be better than spending the day with your family exploring one of Connecticut’s vast orchards on a golden autumn day? From historic landmarks to natural wonders, New England offers some offbeat ways to spend a crisp fall day. Take a look: WITCH’S DUNGEON As Halloween approaches the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Bristol, Connecticut (located 20 miles southwest of Hartford) offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to create Frankenstein’s monster and how the Phantom of the Opera got on stage. For a … Continue reading →

Celebrate Fall In San Diego

Personally, I think San Diego shines all year round. But in the fall, the area plays host to a number of outstanding family friendly events, which makes visiting even more worthwhile. Sure, the city is home to world famous vacation attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Legoland and SeaWorld, which are open all year long, but if you are looking for unique fall-related special events to attend with your children the city is a premiere destination. Take a look at just some of the kid-friendly festivals that will be getting underway in the next couple of weeks: Fleet Week. … Continue reading →