St Clair Shores, Michigan – The twins are kicking off their summer in Michigan this year. We usually come in August, which is prime Michigan summer. But this year the grandparents are going to be away in August. Plus we…
Hacienda Chukum
Yucatán, Mexico – The main attraction for this press trip is Hacienda Chukum. This is the reason Aventuras Mayas brought us here. It is, quite likely, the highlight of the week. Hacienda Chukum is a cenote — completely enclosed and…
Aventuras Mayas
Yucatán, Mexico – Of all the Yucatán adventures, none is more enticing than exploring the topaz and turquoise cenotes that dot the landscape. Today, my host Aventuras Mayas took our group of journalists to play in two of these glorious…
Winter Break Escape
Sarasota, Florida – This week the twins joined all of the other grandchildren of Massachusetts, making our annual winter break escape to Sarasota, Florida. I don’t love Sarasota: there are too many strip malls and traffic jams. But how I…
Weekend in the Dolomites
Bolzano, South Tyrol – Escape from the city! We headed north for a weekend in the Dolomites. Our hotel, Magdalener Hof, has a excellent restaurant and a pool with a view. We might spend the entire weekend right here.
Life is Good
St Clair Shores, Michigan – Life is good when you spend your summer on Lake St Clair.
Boston Triathlon
South Boston, Massachusetts – Back in January, I made a New Year’s resolution to complete a triathlon this year (as I used to do, in my life before twins). Daddio surprised me by enrolling me in an early season race…
Swimming Pool
Somerville, Mass – There are many keys to a successful family vacation: planning, flexibility, novelty, down time, etc. In our family, however, the most important element is not what you would expect. The surefire guarantee of a good time for…
Last Hurrah
St Clair Shores, Michigan – Our annual trip to Michigan is always the last hurrah of summer. For two weeks, we escape from the city and bask in the attentions of the grandparents. There’s always a trip to the Henry…
Polar Bear Club
Nauvo, Finland – Here comes the Polar Bear Club!