I love to travel. I don’t have to travel far to enjoy a trip. As a parent, sometimes the only way to break away from the routines of daily life that blend from work to parenting and back 24/7 is to pack up the family, shut the door behind you, and get away. For those…
Tag: Long Island
Long Island: Closer than You Think
When I was a high school student in New York, Memorial Day weekend was a long awaited weekend, because it was the kickoff to summer. For many of my friends that meant it was time to kick off shoes, trade cars for mopeds and take the ferry to Block Island. It has been a long…
Family Time in Long Island Wine Country
One of the reasons I love living is Boston is that you can get just about anywhere from here. In an hour or so you can be at the beaches on Cape Cod or the Islands, you can settle into the base of a mountain in Vermont, or you can walk the rocky shores of…
Kontokosta Winery: North Fork Long Island
On a recent trip to the North Fork region of Long Island, I was invited to a tasting and reception at Kontokosta Winery. Kontokosta is an exquisite winery with property that stretches out to the water and a gorgeous tasting room. Of course, the setting cannot overshadow the wines, so I’m happy to say that…
Ruby’s Cove, Greenport Long Island: B&B Review
Ruby’s Cove in Greenport Long Island is a quirky, bed and breakfast on Long Island in the town of Greenport. The town itself is perfect for a weekend getaway. Just a short walk to the beach and an equally short walk into town you can leave your car behind and enjoy time away from home…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 