Ahhhhh. Can I tell you how relaxed I am right now? This place is awesome! The service is spectacular and the facilities are amazing. What has really floored me is how well thought out everything is. Every single detail from the towel waiting on the treadmill to the energy efficient rooms to the … [Read more...]
Paris with a 9-year-old
Checking in from the UK to report on our whirlwind 3 day tour of Paris! Wow. What an adventure. We stayed with friends, celebrated their son's 12th birthday, walked, ate, traveled by boat on the Seine, learned naughty words in French, drove Paris by night, explored Versailles and much, much, … [Read more...]
Safe travels this holiday season
Well the year is coming to an end and I wanted to thank everyone for reading my travel tips this year and I look forward to 2009! It has been a very interesting year on a lot of fronts and travel will continue to be something that we need to make the most of considering the money and effort we put … [Read more...]
AIR MILES Travel: Gotta Getaway Contest
Not sure about you, but I'm not a winter lover, and if I can’t get my family away for a winter vacation, I’ve found that I can survive the season by taking a short trip or two. You don’t have to travel far or break the bank to take advantage of what many local hotels and venues have to … [Read more...]
On The Road Again
Whew. It's been quite a whirlwind since I last posted! Days of packing, preparing and -- yikes! -- remembering to find someone to look after the cat for two weeks! And then the insanity of our airline going out of business two days before our flight! Yes, we were booked on Zoom Airlines, and we … [Read more...]
Next time I’ll fly WestJet
So we're in Calgary and it's wonderful. Visiting my in-laws is always a blast and we are fully enjoying the beautiful weather, company and scenery the city has to offer. Unfortunately, our trip got off to a rocky start when we arrived at Pearson airport yesterday morning. We were in excellent … [Read more...]
2 Nights in a Tent
Well folks, I did it. Yup. I slept 2 whole nights in a tent! A real tent in a real campground. And the second night it even rained. The strangest part is, I actually had a good time. As you can probably tell I was none too keen on the camping component of this visit to see my sister. Our trip to … [Read more...]
All those interested in a Club Med vacation – put your hands up!
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of experiencing the "New" Club Med, it is something that you should really consider as a vacation option for your family. Known for its active family vacations, Club Med has re-invented and re-invested to position itself as a leader for … [Read more...]
Family Adventure Travel
I know that for some of us JUST traveling with our family is an adventure in itself. Believe it or not Family Adventure Travel is one of the fastest growing trends in North America. This type of vacation is very different from being pampered at an all-inclusive or at unlimited buffets on the … [Read more...]
European Vacation
Spring is in the air even if it seems like winter will never leave us. And now is the time to be thinking about your vacation plans for this summer, and if you are considering a European holiday, the earlier you book the better. Europe continues to be the top pick for Canadians; but with … [Read more...]