Ideas for Family Reunion Vacations

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Maple Sugaring Adventures!

Posted on January 28, 2012May 28, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

I can’t believe that I’ve never taken the kids maple sugaring! And they really want to go so I researched places near and far in Massachusetts to make it happen this year! Right now I am leaning towards The Warren Farm. I am glad that they charge admission. This means that they take their tour seriously and I love that they incorporate the history of Native Americans’ who first tapped the sugar maple. I am also partial to Drumlin Farm. We have been going there for years for visits and school field trips and they do an amazing job of engaging kids. Have you been maple sugaring? What is your favorite place? Please leave a comment.

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Moms Only Vacation: Turks and Caicos. Plan Your Own Escape!

Posted on January 2, 2012May 28, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Think about planning your own Moms Only Vacation in 2012. Here’s ours in Turks and Caicos. Feel free to duplicate it!

Family Reunion Vacations: North Captiva Island, Florida

Posted on September 13, 2011May 29, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Near Fort Myers and yet so far away is North Captiva Island, a barrier reef island that is only accessible by ferry. You might have heard of Captiva but this is a different place altogether. North Captiva doesn’t allow cars so it’s just golf carts, bikes, boats and walking for transportation on the island. And did I mention that it’s also a bird sanctuary? Be prepared to see an abundance of wild creatures from egrets to dolphins to manatees.

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Family Reunion Vacations: Bermuda

Posted on June 22, 2011June 9, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Bermuda would make a great family reunion vacation spot. What is not to like about Bermuda? Pink sand beaches. Friendly people. Crystal clear aquamarine blue ocean. Good food. The only downside is that it is a little pricey. Here are our favorite places to stay and eat, fun things that we enjoyed doing, and some recipes to make Bermudian specialties.

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Family Reunion Vacations: San Antonio, Texas!

Posted on March 15, 2011June 10, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

We had the best time in San Antonio over February school break. It was freezing in Massachusetts and while San Antonio got a freakish dump of snow that was two weeks ago and we enjoyed a week of temps in the 50-70 degree Fahrenheit range! I think the key to this trip was The River Walk. Miles of meandering paths along the Venice-like canals chock full of small waterfalls and restaurants was a most pleasant way to get exercise and entertainment!

Family Reunion Vacations: Kennebunk, Maine

Posted on September 10, 2010June 11, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

This was our 5th vacation in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport, Maine area and we’ve always had a wonderful time. This year, however, the kids said it was the best vacation ever. What was on the agenda: a fishing trip aboard the Allyson, surfing lessons, The Children’s Museum in Portland, and, of course, our favorite tide pool spot.

Family Reunion Vacations: Kennebunkport, Maine, The Colony Hotel

Posted on July 19, 2010June 11, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

This was our second Family Reunion Vacation trip and it was based on my family’s two previous pleasant summer seaside vacation and I have to say that results were so good that I absolutely recommend The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine if you are looking for a New England Beach family reunion destination.