We spent a long weekend in May 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island, checked into the Newport Marriott right on the harbor, close enough to watch the sailboats swing at their moorings from our window. Newport has a rhythm to it: salt air in the morning, history at lunch, and a sunset that turns the whole harbor gold. We tried to keep to that rhythm for three days, and it did not disappoint. Charming nautical cottages nestled in Newport, Rhode Island Our first morning started the way

Not every family trip needs a passport. A quick drive into the Pocono Mountains gave us a full weekend of skiing, cozy nights by the fire, and a first-time-on-skis milestone for the kids — all without ever getting on a plane. On the Slopes We booked a group lesson for the beginners in the family and split off for a few faster runs ourselves, meeting back up for lunch on the mountain. By the second day, everyone was confident enough to try night skiing under the lights — which