It was a hard slog through brochures, travel agents and more websites than you’d care to admit, but you’ve done it—you’ve finally settled on a destination for your next family trip. You wanted a place you could relax on the beach and seek out a bit of adventure. So naturally, you’re heading to … [Read more...]
Heading South To The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort And Spa In Jamaica!
With the divorce rate still sadly skyrocketing, many families these days fall in the realm of untraditional. Many of us are parenting our kids, at least part of the time, solo. A couple of years ago, I went to book my son and I into an all-inclusive and realized that at the majority of resorts, we … [Read more...]
Jamaican Me Crazy!
Ya mon. We're midway through our Jamaican vacation! It's like a great novel! There are ups, downs, twists and turns! There are foreign languages! Nudity! High drama! Okay, this maybe slightly overstated but I have learned a few things! (The deep learnings will come later, and there have been … [Read more...]
Affordable Earth Day Eco-Travel for the Whole Family!
There is a huge trend toward eco-travel for families. When traveling more and more families are looking for opportunities to educate and learn. Travel with a purpose…along with a little sun and relaxation! Hilton Worldwide offers families a chance to explore nature and discover the pristine … [Read more...]
Maybe There Are Angels?
Will and I are heading on vacation in ten days. We're off to Jamaica (more on that later!) and both of us are bursting with anticipation. He's looking forward to the swim up bar, the mini golf and the Raggs Pirate Show. I'm looking forward to the swim up bar, the kids club and to hear the … [Read more...]
About the Jerk
I was first introduced to the Jerk on my first trip to Jamaica. It was an awakening of my tastebuds that I fell in love with instantaneously. Any Jamaican will tell you the history of the jerk. Traditionally, Jerk was meant to help preserve fresh meats longer but over the course of time it's become … [Read more...]
The List of the BEST Beaches!
When planning a vacation, the details of the beach itself can actually be the key to a successful holiday. There are so many options when it comes to destinations I thought it might be helpful to give you a few of my favourite beaches to help you narrow down your choices. The truth is, there are … [Read more...]
Got the Winter Blues? My Top Getaway Recommendations!
It is that time of year - short days, little sunshine, bitter cold - all of the ingredients for a long, hard winter sprinkled with a good ol' dose of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Even if I don't really suffer from SAD I am impacted by the long, dark winter months and I know from years of … [Read more...]
The Power of Women: The story of a Jamaican press trip.
Last week I was fortunate enough to travel on a press trip to Jamaica. I have done a number of these trips over the years and they are usually a mix of amazing and super busy with a back-to-back itinerary packed full at an exotic location for just a few short days. But this trip was exceptional … [Read more...]
The Mother/Child Vacation
I am very fortunate that I get the opportunity to travel a lot and much of the time I get to bring my family. In my opinion, having a vacation or even a short break together as a unit is key to staying tapped in and relevant in each others' lives. However, one of my favourite kind of trips is the … [Read more...]