Ideas for family getaways for a 2-3 day weekend. Itineraries, accommodations, activities, and practical tips for making the most of it without going too far.
Portland, Maine, as a family trip, is the perfect kind of getaway for a long weekend: a few hours drive from Quebec, an easy-to-visit coastal city, great food spots, and enough activities to please both teenagers and parents. To close out the summer, we spent three days in Maine between walks along...
Three days to explore Boston and its surroundings—giant aquarium, harbor cruises, and a witch hunt in Salem. Duration: 3 days / 3 nights. Children's ages: 12 and 14. Accommodation: Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn. Best season: Spring/Fall. This is our Labor Day classic: we leave…
Toronto with the family, I've often done it as an extended layover. Since flights from Quebec often go through there, I've sometimes turned a simple connection into a short day of sightseeing, just to enjoy the city a bit before heading off again. But this time was different. My oldest was leaving for...
The Labor Day must-do – 3 Days in NYC: New Jersey Hotel with Free Parking & Shuttle + Hop-On Hop-Off Duration: 3 Days / 3 Nights Children's Ages: 9 & 11 Accommodation: Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel Best Season: Spring / Autumn A little tip we like: for getting around…