Tag Archives: Boston

More Vacation Packages for Overworked Moms

You’ve spent the entire summer schlepping kids from swim lessons to soccer practice, planning the family road trip and washing an endless amount of beach towels. Mom, you need a break! Fortunately, hotels across the country agree and many of them have designed special travel packages to help overworked females rest and rejuvenate so they can make it through the upcoming holiday season. Take a look: LOS ANGELES Omni Hotel is currently offering a “Housewives on Hiatus” special targeted to overworked and under appreciated females. The package includes a one-night stay in a deluxe room plus a gossip magazine and … Continue reading →

Family Travel: Something for Mom in Massachusetts

In my previous blog I encouraged moms to earmark sometime on their annual family vacations to indulge in one of their favorite activities—-be it shopping, horseback riding, getting pampered at a spa, etc. Easier said than done, I know. But, thanks to some creative marketing folks at hotels around the country, travel packages designed specifically for overworked moms are ripe for the picking right now. If you plan to be in Massachusetts sometime in the next few weeks consider taking advantage of these great deals: BOSTON The Boston Marriott is offering a “Baseball and Shopping” package for moms who want … Continue reading →

Even More Ways to Save Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Let’s see… take the family to Wally World for the seventh summer in a row or tour a haunted town and hunt down Bigfoot… what would you rather do on your next vacation? If you chose the latter then you are in luck. Travel destinations that spotlight oddities such as ghosts and other urban legends are trying to attract cash strapped visitors by offering terrific package deals. Each of the following packages includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran … Continue reading →

More Affordable Fourth of July Family Getaways

Flags, parades, picnics, and of course, fireworks–you can’t celebrate the Fourth of July without them regardless of where you are spending the long holiday weekend. Right now lodgings around the country are trying to woo families with specials and discounted packages to party on their turf. If you are still deciding where to celebrate our nation’s 232nd birthday consider the following options: MASSACHUSETTS Boston hosts one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the entire country. This year (as they do each year) the Boston Pops will be performing a rousing patriotic concert on the banks of the Charles River … Continue reading →

North Carolina Man Dreams Big, Lands Boston Gig

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I don’t know about you, but I am bad about singing long in the car to my favorite tunes. Of course, if you could hear me, you could cringe – my voice is nasally, which is bad since my allergies are generally acting up. I’d say I sounded like a hoarse bullfrog trapped underwater. With a cold. Anyhow, some average Joes can sing well. And, sometimes, rock-n-roll dreams come true. Such is the case of Tommy DeCarlo of Charlotte, North Carolina. Like many of us, Tommy dreamed of being a rock star. But, we all know how far fetched those … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Next Vacation—Early Bird Specials

In a previous blog I mentioned that one of the easiest ways to save on your family’s next vacation is to book early. If you see a great deal, don’t spend days mulling over whether or not you can get a better bargain. In most instances rock-bottom deals are scooped up as soon as they are made public. The following deals have only been advertised for a couple of days so there are still spaces available (I just checked); however, that doesn’t mean that they will still be there tomorrow. If the following travel packages sound inviting and are in … Continue reading →

Boston Wants Your Business

In these tough economic times some lodgings are pulling out all the stops to fill guest rooms. Some are a bit cleverer than others, but for the most part the offerings are designed to give you more bang for your buck. Hotels in the Boston area have ramped up their promotions in just the last two weeks; perhaps hoping you will spend some of your tax rebates or part of your economic stimulus package on a vacation for the whole clan. If you are looking to getaway to Beantown and want to save some cash on your hotel room check … Continue reading →

Red Sox Fans Finally Forgive Buckner

It took 22 years, but the Boston Red Sox fans have finally forgiven Bill Buckner. What could Buckner have done that was so bad that it took so long for baseball fans to forgive him? Well, let me tell you the story: Back on October 25, 1986, the Boston Red Sox were a team who hadn’t won a World Series since 1981. Some thought the Red Sox had such a long losing streak due to the Curse of the Bambino, Babe Ruth. But, in 1986, they found themselves on the verge winning it all. It was game four, they were … Continue reading →

Got Kids? Saving Money on the Road

Who says the only lodgings that embrace families are the ones where “Kids Eat Free” signs hang above the entryway? With the cost of gas soaring, house prices falling and the word “recession” appearing on newspaper headlines from coast-to-coast hoteliers are getting creative to lure families with children to their properties. The following cost-saving travel packages are not only easy on your wallet, but they are also packed with kid-friendly activities that will truly make your vacation on a shoestring a memorable one. DENVER The 196-room JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek is currently offering their Kids in the City … Continue reading →

Play Ball!

A Good Friday storm dumped more than 15 inches of snow on Milwaukee (just south of us), yet residents there are remarkably undeterred. They whipped out their snow blowers and are anxiously waiting for the opening day of the regular baseball season, which takes place on Sunday. If you are a fan of the national pastime and can’t wait to crisscross the country to watch your favorite team try to earn a place in the World Series then you might be interested in knowing that several major hotels are making it easier for you to do so. Lodgings in most … Continue reading →