The Nutcracker, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia Day Trip

Mom! It’s the Snow Princess! Do you see the Snow Princess? Dad! The Candy Cane Man, the Candy Cane Man! Can you see him? Other than birthdays and Christmas I can honestly say I’ve never seen my 3-year-old (Andrew) more excited than he was on the way to the Academy of Music to see The Pennsylvania Ballet perform The Nutcracker. He and we,... Read More

Storybook Land – Winter/ Holiday/ Santa Light Show

Santa's Residence Storybook Land Review Looking for a great outdoor adventure with the kids this winter? Head into the heart of South Jersey to Storybook Land and you’ll not only make some wishes come true, you might even be more popular than Santa … at least for a day. Storybook Land is an amusement park on reverse steroids. That is,... Read More

Great Wolf Lodge Day Trip – Pocono Mountains, PA

Owooohhhh. Owooohhhh! Justin and Andrew began howling (literally) for our trip to Great Wolf Lodge seemingly weeks before we were to depart. “How many days now,” Andrew, the newly turned 4-year-old asked. “5,” I replied. “That’s a long time …” he replied, disappointed. Finally, 25 follow-up questions,... Read More

Borgata Day Trip

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City offers an unparalleled travel experience on the East Coast. The 2,000 room stylish casino-hotel, located at Renaissance Pointe, presents a destination designed to rival those once found only in cities such as New York City and Las Vegas. Designed in classic Italian style, the casino hotel’s 2,000... Read More

The Water Club

Atlantic City’s first boutique-lifestyle hotel combines elements of Borgata, while delivering a unique personality of its own. The 43-story, $400 million hotel features 800 guestrooms and suites; Immersion, a two-story spa on the 32nd floor, 18,000 square-feet of meeting and event space; three Residences modeled after chic, urban lofts; five... Read More

Tropicana

The Tropicana Casino & Resort is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring more than 2,100 rooms and suites and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With more than 20 restaurants, 20 shops, 13 bars and lounges, 2 pools, an IMAX Theatre... Read More

Caesars

Caesars Atlantic City casino hotel is where adventure and luxury come together. Caesars Atlantic City resort is at the center of the action with its famous casino and over 1,100 luxurious hotel rooms and suites. This Atlantic City hotel is inspired by the beauty of ancient Rome and offers an indulging spa, a theater with top acts and the amazing oceanfront... Read More

Children’s Discovery Museum Day Trip

One of my favorite places to take the kids, the Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill, NJ makes an incredible day-trip. The kids have a fantastic time – from the moment they ring the big bell at the front door to taking their picture for a ‘news’ story on the way out. The museum seems best suited for kids 18 months to 8 years and offers... Read More

Sahara Sam’s Day Trip – Indoor Water Park in South Jersey

When we first drove by Sahara Sam’s my son Justin, then a 5-year-old, squealed with delight. He had just eyed the water slides jutting out of the building like giant, colored curly straws. The look in his eyes told me there was no doubt a day trip was in our future. Sure enough, for his 6th birthday the request came to splash around in Sahara... Read More

Storybook Land Day Trip

My 6 year old son and his friends love, LOVE Storybook Land. This is a great day trip that accounts for at least two visits per year – one during the summer and one during the winter holiday. For the last 50 years Storybook Land has been keeping childhood alive by with all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes. Children’s classics are interspersed... Read More

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