I know what you're thinking: It's cold outside. It's fall. There's no room in my life for ice cream. And to that I say: Sure is. Yup. Of course not...but you should make room for Gelato. What would make an "I hate the cold" kinda gal like me change my tune for an ice cold treat? James … [Read more...]
Too Cool for Camp? Not any more!
By Heather Greenwood Davis, Family Travel Expert With the end of the school year around the corner, chances are that your kids' yelps of delight as they bound up the steps after school are being met with your overwhelming desire to stick your head in the sand. Parents everywhere are bracing … [Read more...]
No plans for the May 24 long weekend? Got you covered.
I'm the bearer of bad news. With only a few weeks to go before the May 24 long weekend, chances are great that if you haven't already booked a getaway, you won't be having one. And a long weekend with no planned getaway just about guarantees that there will, at some point over the four days, be a … [Read more...]
Sprockets offers the TIFF experience to the Pint-Sized set
I wasn't sure what to do about the red carpet. As an invited guest to the Opening Night of Sprockets - The Toronto International Film Festival for Children and Youth - I figured I could walk down it but as a member of the media covering the event didn't I belong with the paparazzi?Luckily, I had my … [Read more...]
Spring Travel!
It's here! It's here!Spring - with its green grass and promises of sunny days and warm less cold temperatures - is finally here! You made it through the snow, slush and biting winds of winter with your sanity (most of it) and your kids intact. If there's anyone who deserves a reward it's you. … [Read more...]
4 Spots That Will WOW Your Teen on Vacation
I don't have any but I've been one so I can tell you with authority that traveling with a teenager isn't easy. Let's face it, while my kids may be all cuddles and sunshine now, there will come a day when they'll want to spend their holidays as far away from the 'rents as possible. I blame the … [Read more...]
March Break Getaways
You've done it again. Waited too long to book something and now you're wondering where to go, what to do and how much it's all going to cost. But fear not.While it's true that the best price breaks for the getaway - when everyone and their grandmother wants to go away - were probably to be had a … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Celebrate Your Own Childhood
Nostalgic TV theme parks offer a chance to celebrate your own Childhood. Even though the twinkling lights and presents by the truckload are behind you, chances are you're still getting a little misty-eyed at all of the friends and family you hung out with or missed during the holidays. I love … [Read more...]
Travel Gift Ideas and Contest!
With the gift-giving season upon us, travelers everywhere are rubbing their hands together in the hopes of finding two first class (the kids can fly coach) tickets to somewhere warm wrapped in pretty paper. And while chances are slim that you'll be able to deliver on that wish, you can help another … [Read more...]
Leaving the Kids Behind
Yesterday as I was leaving the house I turned to say goodbye to my boys. "Bye guys. Leaving now. I'll see you Sunday," I called out. "Bye mom."I closed the door behind me and grinned. And while I couldn't see them through the door, I'm pretty sure they were grinning too. I was off on another world … [Read more...]