Looking for a getaway to enjoy your summer break?
Here’s a website that takes the guesswork out of planning fun, wholesome outings.
BeenThereDoneThatTrips.com, created by travel blogger Mrs. Sarah Einhorn, offers hundreds of firsthand trip reviews, destination guides, and custom travel tips — all curated with frum families in mind.
From day trips around New Jersey and New York to scenic hikes, water activities, and overnight getaways, the site helps parents find enjoyable and appropriate adventures — without spending hours searching online.
What You’ll Find on the Site
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Family-Friendly Destinations: From the Catskills to Connecticut, Pennsylvania to the Jersey Shore — explore parks, zoos, farms, museums, nature trails, boat rides, and more.
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Insider Info for Frum Travelers: Posts include honest insights about modesty, crowd type, kosher food availability, Eruv status, and Shabbos-friendly lodging.
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Trips by Category: Browse by type of outing — outdoor trips, indoor play places, water fun, animal attractions, hikes, scenic drives, and even free trips.
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Exclusive Deals: The site features special offers on lodging and attractions that cater to frum needs — including kosher accommodations and family packages.
Recently Featured Summer Spots
Here are just a few of the destinations posted in recent weeks:
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Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge, NJ
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Sesame Street Learn & Play, American Dream Mall
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Power Up Arena, Paramus, NJ
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Neversink River Access Park, Monticello, NY
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Kennedy Park, Spring Valley, NY
Each review is packed with helpful info like driving time, costs, parking, what to bring, and what ages the trip is best for — so you can spend less time researching and more time enjoying summer with your family.
A Site Built on Real Experience
Mrs. Einhorn started Been There Done That Trips after years of planning trips for her own family and being asked for suggestions by friends. Now, her detailed write-ups and practical approach have made the site a trusted resource across Jewish communities nationwide.
If you’re looking for easy, meaningful, and fun outings this summer — whether close to home or a few hours away — visit BeenThereDoneThatTrips.com.
After Perusing Travel Blog, Lakewood Resident Laments: “There Are Way Too Many Things For Me To Do This Summer!”
A Lakewood resident, who recently perused an online travel blog in search of something to do during his summer vacation, is now complaining that there are “way too many things for me to do!”
“I was feeling down because I couldn’t find anything to do,” he told reporters on Monday, “but after perusing the travel blog, I am now inundated with a whole host of things to do, and I can’t decide which one of those things to do, and this is driving me insane!”
“I mean, I could go to Holland Ridge Farms, which is right here in Freehold, NJ.” he said. “Or I could go to Kennedy Park, which is located in Spring Valley, NY. The kids might enjoy the park better, but it’s a bit of a trip getting there. Of course, I can always go to the Teaneck Speedway, or to Monmouth Battlefield Park, hmm…, or maybe… Oye!… I can’t decide! Arghhh!”
“Frankly, life was much easier and much more enjoyable when I couldn’t find anything to do,” he said. “because then I would just eat breakfast at home in the mornings, head out to the local shul to learn for a few hours, and then order an ‘Everything Bagle’ with cream cheese for lunch – prior to taking a nice, long, relaxing bike ride around the lake, before heading back home and listening to some relaxing music.”
“But unfortunately, now, after perusing that travel blog,” he said, “I have to choose a vacation destination, order a car rental, reserve hotel rooms, purchase food for the trip – oye – and the list goes on! Who’s got patience for all of that?!”
“I can promise you one thing,” he said, “next summer, no travel blogs for me – because as soon as Tisha Ba’v is over, I’m setting up tent in my home, where I’ll have free, unlimited access to my own fridge, to my own bed, and to my very own peace of mind!”
What is that Lakewood Resident’s name?
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You can rent a private pool on Swimply.com
The site seems to be loaded with those persnickety ads that jump out and cover content so that when you try to click a link or scroll it clicks you through to a pay per click ad.
Holland Ridge Farms is closed during the summer