Chris Butsch

1 week ago | thetravel100.com | Chris Butsch

2 If Miami and LA had a baby, it would be Las Olas. Stretching 2.5 miles from downtown Ft. Lauderdale to the beachfront, Las Olas Boulevard is a glorious ribbon of sunshine and opulence. Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis line the streets, wine bars dot the sidewalk and everyone’s hot, rich or both. Aside from car-spotting and people-watching, what else is there to do?

1 month ago | thetravel100.com | Chris Butsch

1 You know that friend that can magically stretch a small handful of points and miles into two business-class tickets to Paris? What if you also had their superpower? Enter Pointrs, the new (to the U.S.) platform that shows you how to save up to 75% on flights through the clever use of points and miles. To illustrate, Pointrs showed me that I could save up to 60% on flights from California to Hawaii by using Air Canada miles. Who knew? Pointrs costs $7.99 per month after a 30-day trial.

Feb 28, 2025 | erika.com | Chris Butsch

When I was a kid in the 90s, my parents bought a "portable" 9" TV/VCR player to keep me and my sister entertained on our 11-hour road trips to St. Louis. This thing probably weighed 85 tons and would rock back and forth at stoplights, but it worked - we'd watch Shrek, Sandlot, Iron Giant, and Shrek again, and boom, we'd arrive with no complaints. Thankfully, family travel gear has massively evolved since then to be more effective and efficient.

Feb 15, 2025 | waterburyroundabout.org | Chris Butsch |Lisa Scagliotti

And on Town Meeting Day itself, the in-person meeting will be held later in the day, starting at 4 p.m. with child care and a potluck dinner as part of the event. The changes came as recommendations from an advisory group to the Moretown Selectboard as a way to help boost participation this year, said Karen Horn, a member of the volunteer group.

Feb 14, 2025 | erika.com | Chris Butsch |Erika Kullberg

Looking for a winter getaway? These family-friendly ski resorts offer fun on and off the slopes for skiers of all ages and skill levels. With amenities ranging from indoor waterparks to the world’s largest snow fort, “glow tubing” to sleigh rides, they offer more than just lessons, lifts, and hot cocoa — they offer a chance for an unforgettable family adventure. But what makes a ski resort “family-friendly”? What are the best U.S. and European ski resorts for families on a budget?