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Here’s where you won’t find freelance writer Traci L. Suppa: zip lining in the Costa Rican rainforest; snacking on toasted crickets in Thailand; or snowboarding down Mount Kilimanjaro. More likely, she’ll be riding shotgun in the family minivan, playing “I Spy” with her two children during a day trip through her Hudson Valley backyard. She's written for TravelSmart, Westchester Family magazine, Lighthouse Digest, Hudson Valley Guide, OffbeatTravel.com, EscapeMaker.com, and TravelSavvyMom.com. Get to know her “keep it simple” approach to travel at www.wordscapesny.com.
Read our local’s picks for decadent eats and swanky sleeps for your next Tampa/St. Petersburg vacation.
Neighboring cities Tampa and St. Petersburg provide excellent beaches and family attractions as well as art and culture for those traveling without little ones.
Visit Tampa’s Latin quarter for a taste of Cuban cuisine, entertainment and history.
Tour Westchester’s grand old estates, including the former homes of Nelson D. Rockefeller and Washington Irving.
Take a fall foliage driving tour, then see the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at harvest festivals in Westchester County.