Westchester Family January 2012
Westchester Family Magazine
January 2012, page 38
If you have pre-school children, LEGOLAND is worth the trip from anywhere. This park caters to kids ages 2-12, and even the coasters are sized appropriately.
By Traci L. Suppa Posted May 12, 2011 on WomansDay.com
The Museum of Play, Rochester, NY
“School’s out for summer—which means the kids need entertaining. This year, instead of heading to the closest theme park, consider a more educational vacation. The 10 cities below boast some of the best learning experiences in the country; plus, they’re loads of fun for little ones. These facilities are more than just indoor playgrounds––they’re hands-on and high-tech, introducing concepts of math, science, literature, history and geography in such an active, engaging way that the kids will never suspect that they’re expanding their minds.”
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Westchester Family - November 2010
An article written by Traci was recently published in the November 2010 issue of Westchester Family.
At Manhattan’s epicenter, Times Square is a 24/7 celebration of sight and sound. Within a five-block radius, there are enough attractions, theaters, restaurants and shops to easily fill a day of fun appropriate for all ages. Don’t let winter weather prevent you from visiting over the holiday season, because there’s always plenty going on!
Read the Full Article in the November 2010 issue of Westchester Family
More information: http://westchesterfamily.com
Enjoy the frightful lights of Halloween at these fun events
By Traci L. Suppa Posted September 24, 2010 from WomansDay.com
Great Pumpkin Fest 2010, Worcester, Massachusetts
Haunted houses aren’t for everyone; jack-o’-lantern festivals are a less frightening and more artistic alternative for your family’s Halloween entertainment. Spellbinding displays of glowing gourds have sprung up all over the country, offering an interactive and engaging substitute for the standard ghouls and gore. This October, bundle up and head out to these popular evening events, each showcasing hundreds—or even thousands—of pleasingly illuminated pumpkins.
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Please visit Traci Suppa’s new family travel blog, “Go BIG or Go Home.” This infrequent, yet frequently-humorous blog chronicles what happens when her small-town family visits the “world’s largest”…whatever! We hit the road to seek out the world’s largest bowling pin, kaleidoscope, or light bulb, then rate the attraction so you can decide whether to Go BIG, or stay home!
On Facebook, visit the Go BIG or Go Home Travel Blog page
On Twitter, follow @GoBIG_GoHome
Westchester Family Magazine - June 2010
An article written by Traci was recently published in the June 2010 issue of Westchester Family Magazine.
If you’re like me, you believe skiing is a sport best left to Olympic athletes and the Swiss. However, you risk overlooking some great summer vacation destinations in New England, thinking they don’t have much to offer when it’s not snowing. Vermont, as my family found out, has a lot going for it when the mountains of the “Green Mountain State” are still actually green.
More information: http://westchesterfamily.com
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May
Hudson Valley Parent
2010 Travel Issue
Two articles by Traci Suppa appear in the May 2010 issue of Hudson Valley Parent magazine, the annual Travel Guide issue.
- Summertime Scholastics: Local attractions bundle fun and learning
(Pages 42-44)
- Aquatic and Equine Fun: Find it this summer at nearby waterparks and ranch resorts
(Pages 55-57)
For more information, visit http://nyparenttravelguide.com
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Mar
This Connecticut Town On Long Island Sound Has Getaway Appeal For All Seasons
Hudson Valley Life
By Traci L Suppa
Hudson Valley Life
March 2010
Just two hours away from the Hudson Valley, Mystic is a quintessential New England shore town. Though the beaches along Long Island Sound don’t open until Memorial Day, there are plenty of attractions and activities to make Mystic worth your while any month of the year. If time allows, set aside a few days to explore the greater “Mystic Country” region, which includes New London, Norwich, Storrs, Putnam and Woodstock.
Part 1: Tall ships and beluga whales
Part 2: Bogart & Bacall slept here; Fish & Mystic Pizza
Part 3: One of a kind shops; Let it roll; Top public golf courses; and Plan your escape.
Universal Orlando
Top options for intergenerational, group and reunion travel
By Traci L. Suppa
AAA Home & Away Magazine, January/February 2010
Pleasing a family of four when planning a vacation can be challenging. Getting it right when the group also includes Grandma, Uncle George and George Jr. is a bit trickier. But intergenerational travel, also known as “togethering,” is a growing trend, and many destinations cater to the specific needs of family groups.
Whether families are planning a long weekend for just the kids and parents or a large annual family reunion, the main considerations should be: Will there be a variety of activities to please everyone? Are there opportunities for everyone to spend time all together? Will someone on staff be there to help iron out details?
Here are three different options that meet these requirements, with the convenience of unpacking only once. Plus, these are trips the generations can take any time of year.
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Write an annual family update that people will want to read
By Traci L. Suppa – Posted December 07, 2009 on WomansDay.com
7 Steps to a Superior Christmas Newsletter
Just before our first winter together as newlyweds, my husband and I became victims of the dreaded Christmas newsletter. You know the type—long, boastful, boring missives. I vowed to create a humorous and appealing version for us to send out. Now, 13 years and two kids later, the “Suppa Family’s Official Christmas Newsletter” is an eagerly anticipated publication that gets rave reviews. If you don’t believe me, ask my cousin-in-law, who has saved every single one. We get complaints if they arrive late or get lost in the mail. Plus, pseudo-friends have actually asked to be added to our Christmas card list so they can get one.
Which leads me to my mission: to rid the world of bad holiday newsletters. Whether you create yours using the newest social media and online tools or still “snail mail” it, the bottom line is, you should keep yours lighthearted and memorable; think not only about what you say, but how you say it. Here are seven things to keep in mind if you want your readers coming back for more.
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