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
Quick Tips to Move your Family Swiftly Through Airport Security
Tomorrow my family and I are taking to the skies on another summertime family travel adventure, to the US and on a Western Caribbean cruise. Family travel is not only a chance to see and experience the world that surrounds us, together, but also a great learning opportunity for my girls. Yet there are steps which need to be taken before that exciting flight takes off. I'm talking about wrangling our ... read more
Blue Haven Resort – Turks and Caicos
Recently I had the upmost pleasure of once again returning to an island which never ceases to amaze me, Providenciales Turks and Caicos. This time I stayed in the luxury boutique Blue Haven Resort, which is on new {and beautiful} marina and just minutes from the islands airport. 'Luxury' would be the key word when describing Blue Haven, since it's the overall feeling you'd get whether you are ... read more
We’re Boarding the Carnival Magic + #LetsGOCarnival Twitter Chat
While myself and my family do travel a lot {and love doing so, obviously}, it's been a few years since we've went on a cruise. Before our very first sail, I wasn't sure it would be 'the thing' for us, yet turns out cruising is a complete blast for us all. Not only is it incredible spending time on the ship, but it's a great chance to see many ports and countries in one fail swoop. Each day is literally a new ... read more
How to Choose the Best Family Summer Vacation
My kids know exactly how many school days are left in this year, and give me that magic number every morning. Before we know it summer break will begin - and summer adventures will commence! I've already made all of our summer plans, but have decided to keep it all a secret from the kids until that last day of school. For now, they can count down to the exciting unknown, and then learn what will fill our time for the ... read more
Win your Dream Destination Wedding in the Islands of The Bahamas
Did you know that The Islands of The Bahamas actually consists of over 700 islands and cays? 16 of these islands are considered 'main' islands of tourism - each one offering different landscapes, cultures and experiences. It's in this unique yet collective beauty that makes The Islands of the Bahamas a magnificent choice to visit - and get married! In fact, The Islands of The Bahamas were named the world's leading ... read more
The Newly Renovated Riu Playacar Resort
It was my last day at the RIU Playacar Resort, and I was spending time playing in the beautiful Mayan Riviera waves. My own jumps and laughter were interrupted by an elderly lady behind me repeatedly screaming a "WOO!" with each wave that came upon her. I turned to see the biggest smile imaginable, a contagious grin that only made my own happiness overfill. As I admired her glee and listened to another dozen ... read more
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