by Katy Killilea After the high seas adventure we had this spring, riding the ferry from Bristol to Prudence Island, I was eager to try the ferry trip from Providence to Newport with my kids. For a number of reasons and with my specific family circumstances (namely, a companion who can barely sit still), the [...]
One of my favorite places to vacation is Cape Cod. My husband and I used to live in Chatham, MA, before we had kids and now when we go back with them, we visit our favorite places with a fresh perspective and explore new places that are fun for kids. When we’re not at the [...]
We will soon be heading to Cape Cod for our annual summer vacation. How much stuff does a family of four need for a seven-day vacation? Too much it seems. I always think that the next time I will pack light. So far we have just changed what we pack. We used to bring two [...]
I remember when I was a kid traveling in our car, I always wanted to know, “Are we there yet?” And I did not want my brother on my side of the backseat. This was before car safety seats–when you could curl up in the back seat with a book or toy. And if I [...]
Taking the Prudence Island Ferry roundtrip from Bristol makes a delightful daytrip. Off-season (September-June) the ferry makes several trips a day from the wharf in Bristol. We took the 10:00 ferry out and back, spending just a few minutes on the island throwing rocks into the water and purchasing M&Ms in the funky general store, [...]
