Our editor shares his favorite family-friendly resorts.
The Ritz-Carlton in Montreal
Ritz-Carlton Montreal
A few years ago the owners of the Ritz-Carlton in Montreal placed a very big bet on their property and their city. They undertook a state-of-the-art $200 million transformation to give luxury travelers the kind of experience they could readily find in most major cities but not so much in Montreal. My family… [more]
Sweet ski escapes near NYC for the family.
Killington Resort
As the temperatures creep below freezing, it’s tempting to crawl under the warmth of the covers and hide out until spring. But we encourage you to embrace the cold with a weekend excursion to one of the Northeast’s top ski resorts, where you can take in the fresh mountain air, gorgeous summit views that stretch… [more]
A wanderlustful winter destination guide to suit every family’s interests (and climate preferences).
Got the travel bug? Here's our wanderlustful winter destination guide to suit every family’s interests (and climate preferences). For resort-loving fams, don't forget to also check out New York Family editor Eric Messinger's personal picks to learn all about his family's fave warm and cold weather options.
SNOW FUN
Where Ice Cream & Snow Adventures… [more]
Our editor Eric Messinger’s personal testimonials for two great winter travel resorts, one for warm weather fun and one for cold weather adventures.
Cold Weather
A few years ago the owners of the Ritz-Carlton in Montreal placed a very big bet on their property and their city. They undertook a state-of-the-art $200 million transformation to give luxury travelers the kind of experience they could readily find in most major cities but not so much in Montreal. My family and I had the pleasure of being guests… [more]
Our top picks for nearby destinations to make the most of the harvest season.
Autumn is officially here, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for a fun family outing of apple and pumpkin picking! Nothing tastes better than a juicy apple picked straight from the tree, and nothing evokes the essence of Halloween like picking your very own pumpkin. Think harvest delights are out of reach, city-dwellers? Well get ready to… [more]
From the parks of the city and beyond, autumn in New York is a treat for the eyes.
One of the best parts about the crisp months between summer and winter in NYC is undoubtedly the beautifully vibrant fall foliage. Enjoy the changing seasons with your family while appreciating nature’s beauty in one of the best spots that the city has to offer--or even take a weekend day trip to another prime viewing spot. If you’re an app-loving… [more]