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Cabanas

By Jeanne Muchnick

To be honest, I’ve never been a Club Med kind of person. I’ve always been a bit leery of all those organized activities, dinners where others join you to chat and clubs that take your kids away for away for long periods of the day (after all: you’re there to “bond” together, right?). And, truth be told, I’ve always been a bit nervous about taking my girls (one of which has some medical concerns) to Mexico where the water can be iffy and food for picky eaters limited. But I was proven wrong on a recent visit to the remodeled Club Med Ixtapa, on the Pacific coast about an hour north of Acapulco.


By Meryl D. Pearlstein

At seemed at first like a sign of pure contrariness. After a traditional wedding, largely dictated by other people's expectations, I wanted our commemoration of 10 years of marriage to be something truly memorable, something unexpected.

So there we were in Las Vegas. Our two sons, ages 4 and 7, were wearing blue suede shoes and humming "Viva Las Vegas" instead of "Here Comes the Bride." My gown? A kicky '50s body-conscious sailor dress. My husband sported a white silk boutonniere (no real flowers anywhere in sight). A black, fringe-clad Elvis impersonator, Norm Jones, held a Liberace-style candelabra instead of a Bible as a videographer recorded each precious second.

We renewed our vows, but this time the marriage was in the eyes of both the King and God at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. And it was a trip.


By Meryl D. Pearlstein

nycboyHow would you like to be privy to some of New York City’s best cultural options without all the crowds? Now that Times Square has been Disneyized and turned into an urban Mall of America, it’s gratifying to know that there are other relatively undiscovered treasures in New York City where you can bring the entire family and spend a truly enjoyable afternoon.


By Meryl D. Pearlstein 

 If you remember that a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is not a coronation, planning one and attending one (or more) won’t stress you out.  Here are some tips to help you maintain your sanity.


familyplay

 By Meryl D. Pearlstein

After months of cold weather, it's time to start thinking about a summer vacation for the entire family. And there's no better trip than one where everyone can play together.

Here are two ideas to get the vacation-planning juices flowing:

Tyler Place – Family camp for the entire family? The Tyler family struck on a great idea in 1933, one that ensures a wonderful experience for all ages.


Planning and executing a vacation - especially with kids - can at times make going away feel even more stressful than your daily routine. Whether you have a two hour drive to Grandma's or a 6 hour flight across the country, it's important to be prepared in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Luckily, Meryl D. Pearlstein has some tips for making sure that every trip you take is the relaxing and fun-filled experience it was meant to be.


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