Mackinac Island

Friday, June 19th, 2009

 
For a beach holiday of the Victorian kind, Mackinac Island takes the cake. Explore the island’s natural beauty by foot, bike or horse and buggy – no cars allowed here. Even the island’s lodgings capture the essence of the late nineteenth century, with elegant Victorian manors and charming cottages. Other island activities include butterfly [...]

Virginia Beach

Friday, June 19th, 2009

This quaint Atlantic Coast beach has been a best-kept secret of my family for almost 20 years. And there’s a reason why we keep going back – the beach is the definition of family-friendly. Calm and quiet, Virginia beach is perfect for relaxing and building sand castles. No worrying about rowdy spring breakers or [...]