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Saraoga Race Course

Saraoga Race Course

Shopping at G. Willikers

Shopping at G. Willikers

Saratoga Polo divot stomping

Saratoga Polo divot stomping

Enjoying the Veuve Cliquot Polo Match

Enjoying the Veuve Cliquot Polo Match

Saratoga Springs: Health, History, And Horses

Every summer as a child, my husband would visit his grandparents who lived near Saratoga Springs. Going to Saratoga Race Course has always been a family tradition for him and one that we have continued since we started dating. In fact, we have spent a weekend in Saratoga for every year that we have been…

Stunning View from The Breakers

Stunning View from The Breakers

The Marble House Foyer

The Marble House Foyer

"The Gilded Age"

"The Gilded Age"

Chinese Tea House

Chinese Tea House

Alva Vanderbilt Supports Women Suffrage

Alva Vanderbilt Supports Women Suffrage

Dining in Newport

Dining in Newport

Visiting the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Visiting the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Book Your Next Getaway To Newport, RI

My husband and I recently attended a family wedding in Newport, RI. The wedding was held at Oceancliff. The ceremony was so beautiful with the backdrop of sailboats sailing in the blue waters of Narragansett Bay. We had a great time celebrating and catching up with family. The next day we decided to take some…

Our daily lunch from Eduardo's Beach Shack

Our daily lunch from Eduardo's Beach Shack

Aruban Days

Aruban Days

One of the many colorful and friendly Aruban lizards

One of the many colorful and friendly Aruban lizards

Breathtaking Aruban sunset at Elements Restaurant

Breathtaking Aruban sunset at Elements Restaurant

Aruba, “One Happy Island,” Makes For One Happy Family

The first time I visited Aruba was with my husband on our honeymoon in September of 1994. We originally planned to honeymoon in Bermuda but the travel agent advised against it as it would be during their hurricane season. So, on her suggestion, we traveled to Aruba instead and we could not have been more…

Frozen Mojito
Photo courtesy of Julia Pardee

The Best Cocktail For Your Next Summer Party!

I love a good, classic mojito cocktail made with muddled lime, sugar, mint, and rum. However, while in Aruba, one of our servers suggested I try their frozen mojito. Well I was hooked and, as a result, the frozen mojito became my cocktail of choice whenever I was lounging by the pool! Not only was…