International Travel reviews and articles by Canadian Lifestyle Blogger, My Organized Chaos
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…
Sneak peek at the grand opening of Woodward Riviera Maya, an indoor action sports center at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya resort – Action sports meets all-inclusive! 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
When thinking of our time spent at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, this phrase comes to mind: Happy Kids, Happy Vacation It’s true, we as a family had the best time, kids and adults included. This all-inclusive resort just a short drive from both the airport and Puerto Vallarta, really does cater to all….
When travelling, we always make a point to venture off the hotel or resort, explore the area, and talk with locals. It’s our way of fully soaking in the experience and getting to know the destination and the people – to the fullest. While taking in in Nayarit Mexico for the first time recently, we met…
So, your family doesn’t fit the typical two adult, two child model {mine sure doesn’t!} Does this mean cruising is out of the question? Ten years ago the answer might have been yes. Not only were cruises cost prohibitive, there were few rooms available that could accommodate a larger family. Today the situation is different….
When it comes to traveling with kids, some hotels just knock it out of the park. Sheraton Macao is one of those hotels. The property, which boasts almost 4,000 rooms on the Cotai Strip, has partnered with Dreamworks to offer fun and interactive programs that let kids get face-to-face with their favourite Dreamworks characters like Shrek…
Last November when my husband and I went to Sandals Negril, the one Island Routes trip we desperately wanted to take, was the Reading Road Trip by the Sandals Foundation. Unfortunately, we just missed the bus {literally}, and we wouldn’t be there for the next one. Fast forward a month when my daughter and I…
Truth: we aren’t strangers {not even ‘just friends’} to all-inclusive resorts. They are our go-to when it comes to hot-spot travel. Now don’t get me wrong, I love to get off the resort in each and every destination, and live + explore + experience beyond those pretty steel gates. Yet there’s comfort in the packaged…
Right on beautiful Grace Bay in Providenciales is Beaches Turks and Caicos, a 614-room resort separated into 4 different villages: the Caribbean, French, Key West and the Italian Village. Each one is designed to reflect the style of its regions. During our stay at Beaches Turks and Caicos earlier this month, we stayed in the beautiful 6…
As I go through my photos from our family trip to Beaches Turks & Caicos, I notice something. Flowers. Everywhere flowers! Let me clarify – I knew while there, that there was flowers everywhere. Of course – and they are beautiful! Yet these beautiful flowers made their way into many of my photos. Beautiful Photobombers – via…
Our family is back from one INCREDIBLE 2 week trip to Beaches Resorts in Turks & Caicos! I’ve wanted to visit the Turks & Caicos Islands for so long, this destination has been on tops my travel bucket list for many years. Actually, photos of the islands have been my screensaver for too many years to count…
Karisma Hotels has a special motto with their all-inclusive resorts: Gourmet Inclusive. This entails to so much yet I learned another detail about this policy on my last trip, and it really raised the bar to a whole new impressive level. Green All Inclusive Travel How important is green all inclusive travel to you? While at…