by Karen Cummings | Dec 5, 2020
Memories of vacations past fill our dinner conversations “My favorite city is Venice and my favorite country is Greece.” So said my 17-year-old grandson Phinneus Lucy. He and his mother, my daughter, Laura Cummings, and I sit around reminiscing about vacations past...
by Karen Cummings | Oct 3, 2020
If I can’t travel during a COVID-19 staycation how can I dream? Traveling has always been a big part of my life. Last year I traveled to Cuba in February, Portugal in April, and Venice in September. I also took a quick jaunt to Florida in early December. Can I...
by Karen Cummings | Sep 7, 2019
Autumn in the mountains? Head to a ski area! If the ski resorts near me in New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley and its surroundings are any indication, they are where to go this fall. No, not to ski (though some may have early snow, not many). Heading to discover...
by Karen Cummings | Dec 2, 2017
No need for a big name (and big money) ski area for a big ski vacation Thanksgiving is over and full-blown winter is almost upon us, which means it’s time to think about planning a ski vacation. Almost immediately the thought follows, “There’s no way to afford it!”...
by Karen Cummings | Jun 3, 2017
Paris tips for first-time visitors (and seasoned travelers) Ah, Paris, so much to see and do. While I’m definitely just a tourist – been there a mere six times over 30 years – and not a know-it-all guide to the wonderful City of Lights, I have advised several friends...
