This article contains affiliate links. When looking for gift ideas for that travel lover in your life, it's not always easy. After all, they'd most likely love to be gifted a trip itself! Yet here are some fantastic globe-trotter gift ideas that won't break the bank. These items are ones they will use on their next vacation or road-trip, to make it more comfortable and convenient. As a bonus, they'll also ... read more
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun – 10 Things You’ll Love
Recently my children and I went to Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, and to say it was an 'amazing trip' is greatly understated. You could call this trip a group vacation or reunion, and in that definition: 'simply a fabulous location to come together and celebrate'. You see, myself and my kids have friends on the other side of Canada, whom we see in person on a regular basis, though it never seems often enough. The Mother ... read more
How to Make the Most of Your Day at Universal Orlando Resort
Recently we were in the Orlando area and reserved time in our itinerary to take in Universal Orlando Resort. It was a place that had been on the bucket list for a long time, and we could not pass on the chance to finally cross it off - even if it meant spending just one day there. I have to admit, the pressure was on - one day goes by fast, especially for a place that offers so much. Yet after our day spent at two ... read more
The Chaos of Travel Planning and What Not to Overlook
In a week my oldest daughter and I will be boarding a plane and spending a week in sunny Orlando. While excitement is there of course {especially today as it's currently -37 in Alberta}, right now my mind is primarily swarming with chaos over the massive to-do's involved in travel planning. Of course there's our required suitcase filling, yet also the many side things that need to be done before we depart. The twins ... read more
Action Sports Meets All-Inclusive at Woodward Riviera Maya
While my oldest daughter has been in competitive cheerleading for many years now, it was just last summer that I was instructed on all things 'Camp Woodward', and how she simply "had to go". For those not familiar, Woodward is a sleep away summer camp in 4 locations in the United States - and has become world-renowned for its action sports, gymnastics, and cheer programming. After diving into details on the camp in ... read more
The Ultimate Disney Packing List
Planning a vacation to Disney is so fun, yet so stressful at the same time. There are so many things to do and consider when deciding on your trip details, it may seem overwhelming to think of all the things needed, or maybe needed. When it comes to planning your Disney vacation, some things can be decided up to a year in advance, or as late as a week in advance. It only goes without saying, because there ... read more
I’m Falling for an Escape to a Sun Destination
I've already noticed the first signs of the fall season - talk of pumpkin spice and warm sweaters have already filled my news feeds and with each passing week my loads of laundry consist of less and less swimsuits and towels. If out in the late evening I'm contemplating bringing a jacket, and some of my summer flowers have called it quite for the year. Truth be told, I'm not happy about this. There are already so many ... read more
BMO Helps Families Take in the Calgary Stampede on a Budget!
The Calgary Stampede has been coined 'The greatest outdoor show on Earth', and it all starts July 7th, 2017. Since it's Canada150 and the focus this year is on celebrations in a big way, I'm sure this year will be the GREATEST outdoor show for the Calgary Stampede yet. For those of you attending, chances are you're going to have your kids in tow, so I'm sure your first thought is how much is this going to cost? I’ll ... read more
Disney Tips for First Timers
There are so many simple things most first timers don’t account for on their trip to Disney Parks. No matter how much careful research or planning goes into it, there will still be things you miss on your first trip or the 'unexpected' comes up, which may be standard things you just didn't know. Fact is, there will always be things you won’t know until you’ve been there, which is why this Disney veteran is sharing all ... read more
Beam into the Star Trek Academy at TELUS Spark
From now until June 4th, you can put your skills to the test and immerse yourself in the world of Star Trek, which is what my daughters and I recently did at TELUS Spark in Calgary. It's important to note that when you beam into the Star Trek Academy Experience at TELUS Spark, you needn't be a super-fan or completely knowledgable as a trekkie. While I'm familiar of course, my daughters had no prior experience with Star ... read more
Our Stay at the Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana
My family and I had the upmost pleasure of attending the Grand Opening of Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana, located on the beautiful Uvero Alto Beach in the Dominican Republic. The location itself had special meaning. Being a new resort, I know many are seeking reviews and information, in order to plan their upcoming all-inclusive stay. First, here is a highlights video of our stay at this ... read more
8 Reasons to Take a Carnival Cruise with Your Family
My family and I are back from a fantastic summer vacation with Carnival Cruise Lines, on their 'Carnival Magic' ship. Our 7-day Western Caribbean cruise left us with so many lasting memories, and I have the 3,000 photos and videos to prove it! As I sat down and went through all my captures, I found myself sorting them all into specific groups, and realized that my photo organization in itself laid the foundation for ... read more
Now Open – Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
The buzz over this opening has been great, and I'm happy to announce that Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is now open for travellers! Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks partnered to bring a five-star all-inclusive vacation property in the beautiful location of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. My family and I have been very excited for this opening for quite some ... read more
Alexandra Resort – Turks and Caicos
While in Turks and Caicos recently, I first stayed at the Blue Haven Resort, then had the pleasure of also staying at its sister resort, Alexandra. While Blue Haven is located on the marina, the Alexandra Resort, even though just minutes away by car - is right on the famous Grace Bay Beach. Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales Turks and Caicos is famous for good reason, year after year it's named THE top ... read more
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