Supermom In Training: Family travel to Boston | Parenting 101

Every summer, we take a vacation, and this year we choose to head to Boston. It was the perfect destination for a number of reasons: not only is it close (just five hours from Montreal – closer than Toronto!) but it’s also a fantastic city with lots to do and see.

We made our homebase the beautiful and well-appointed Ritz-Carlton, Boston and stayed in their Parkview Suite. The room lives up to its name, with breathtaking panoramic views of historic Boston Common, and it was super spacious so we had lots of room as a family to spread out. We had access to their Club Lounge, which offers breakfast, lunch, appetizer, and dinner items all day long, plus an endless array of beverages – it’s the perfect solution for families who are coming and going to sightsee and want access to delicious food any time of day. As always, the Ritz staff go above and beyond to cater to your every need, ensuring you have a seamless stay with great recommendations on activities, local fare, and so much more (shoutout to Steadley, the best doorman in the biz!). It’s also centrally located, so we were close to all the sites and attractions we wanted to see, plus we enjoyed beautiful walks in the evening time through the historic streets of Boston right outside our door. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston is the quintessential perfect family hotel.

Another must-do is the duck tour – board a funky bus with colourful animators and drive around Boston to see all the best sites. Then, it turns into a boat and drives right into the water, and you get to explore Boston from the waterside, which is just as cool. We loved it. 

We walked around Little Italy and did the Freedom Trail, which has more than a dozen historical landmarks connected by easy-to-navigate walking paths. The harbour front is beautiful, and one of my favourite stops was at Quincy Market – save a meal and just eat there because it boasts all the best local fare under one roof (get the clam chowder – it’s to die for).

Boston is a fantastic city steeped in history with friendly people and delicious food. And because it’s so close, it’s easy to check out over a long weekend. If you’re looking for a vacation somewhere everyone will love, go and experience this historic American city.