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Ce Weekend a Quebec

I *really* should be packing, but OF COURSE I had to share with you my destination for the next few days – the absolutely, positively gorgeous Mont Tremblant in Quebec! As part of Mont Tremblant’s...

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Vacationing with Kids? Piece of Cake.

The original concept for this post was to share my very best tips for vacationing with kids. After all, I’ve got kids… and I’ve travelled with them…. so that makes me supremely qualified to dole out...

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Inspired to Travel? Get $250 Closer to Your Dream Vacay

NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. If you haven’t noticed the influx of travel posts on my blog lately, then you haven’t been paying attention. (Tsk, tsk.) The thing is, the whole...

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Can You Experience the World… Without Leaving the Country?

Disclosure: I received IHG Rewards Club points towards a hotel stay and this post. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own. Okay, so maybe you’ll never be able to effectively recreate eating...

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Ready for a Change? Join the #TDAeroplan Twitter Chat!

There is it. That moment when you look at the calendar and realize that summer is on its way out the door, ushering in the brisk, fresh fall weather. Yes, the days will get shorter and the nights will...

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Dining Out: Mont Tremblant Edition

I’ve been holding out on you guys. You see, for the past little while, I’ve had these gorgeous food photos on my phone, just waiting to be shared. But life is hectic, and this summer has been one for...

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Your Best Disney Vacation: How to Stretch a Weak Dollar

It’s the most magical glow. It’s a particular warmth you feel after returning from a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation, led by the intense desire to do it all over again. In fact, immediately...

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A Plane SO Cool… It’s Frozen!

When I buckled the boys into their car seats on Sunday morning, I had a vague idea about our final destination. Where are we going, mommy? Is it a party? A Sunday morning party? Will there be kids?...

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Paradise Found: The Islands of The Bahamas Bucket List

… and then they found their way to Paradise, where they abandoned their troubles, sipped the nectar of gods and swam with pigs. (That’s not a typo. More on the ‘Official Home of the Swimming Pigs’...

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Imagine: The Freedom to Travel Anytime, Anywhere.

Sounds blissful, doesn’t it? For most Canadians, travel is an affordable luxury. With so many destinations, budget options, package deals and ways to book a vacation, a holiday is within reach, even if...

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Ten “Must Visit” Canadian Hidden Winter Gems

NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. Happy New Year! It’s the very first day of a brand new year, and as I look outside at the winter wonderland before me, I couldn’t be more...

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WDW: Dare You to Find a More Magical Sight.

No matter how old I am… no matter how many times I’ve visited Walt Disney World… there’s something truly, truly special about Cinderella’s castle. It’s no secret that January is my favourite time to...

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Multi-Generational Memories

It’s a moment I don’t want to forget. The rain clouds began to dissipate, revealing a bright sunny day with a promise of the perfect weather Orlando is known for. As we made our way into Walt Disney...

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Let’s Get Away.

This year, I’ll write about travel. A lot. I’ll review hotels and resorts and share food pics from restaurants. I’ll cover sun, sand and skiing and will even throw in a staycation to keep things...

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Expect Something More: Disney Cruise Line

It’s been just about three weeks since we’ve returned from our Disney Cruise Line vacation… and I’ve only been *this close* to booking another Disney Cruise just about 20 times. It’s true! I’m...

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Vacationing in Paradise? Watch Out for Unwanted Travel Companions.

The countdown is on! We’re just three weeks away from March Break, and for Canadians, that means a large percentage of us will be travelling down south to sunny destinations. If you’re one of the lucky...

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Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Yeti?

Okay, so perhaps it’s not the Yeti that has me so freaked out. Perhaps it’s the backwards portion of the roller coaster. Or the fact that a large part of it takes place in the dark. Now that I think...

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(Almost) Picture Perfect

We took 18 family photos today at Hollywood Studios and this was the best one. Once in a while, I’m asked why I don’t put my kids in modelling. This would be why.Life isn’t picture perfect – not even...

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You Can (Totally) Leave Home Without It

Until now, all of my “Travel Tips” and “What to Pack” posts have focused on what to take on vacation. You know, the must-haves for mom, families and children alike. However, it occurred to me this...

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Be the Most Prepared Mom!

It’s here, friends! The hot, hazy days of summer! And, if you’re lucky enough to take a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle, you’ll want to pack up the kids, pack up your troubles, and be the...

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