Family Fun Canada

Samana, Dominican Republic: A Tropical Combination of Adventure and Relaxation

Guest Author Dominican Republic, News & Reviews August 17, 2018

As your plane descends toward the Samana airport, you’ll see postcard-perfect views of a natural paradise: rolling hills of lush, green forests pressed against countless kilometres of pristine beaches. The Samana Peninsula, which juts from the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, is about ...Read More

5 Sweet Florida Rides to try on National Roller Coaster Day!

Family Fun Canada Florida, News & Reviews, USA August 15, 2018

Did you know August 16 is National Roller Coaster Day? Why not have a day for the funnest, most thrill seekiest rides at amusement parks everywhere? When TripAdvisor named their top 10 Best Amusement parks in the world, parks in Central Florida were front ...Read More

The Rivers Run Through Jamaica: 4 Watery Routes for Adventure

Andrea Miller Caribbean, Jamaica, News & Reviews August 13, 2018

When I was trying to get pregnant, I put off going to Jamaica, because Island Routes Caribbean Adventures does not recommend river tubing if you’re expecting. That’s how keen I was for tubing the White River; I was planning my whole trip around it. ...Read More

All Grown-Up: Travel Adventures With Adult Children

Kate Robertson British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills August 10, 2018

I’m gazing into the eyes of a beautiful mule deer who’s peacefully grazing on lush mountain greenery. He’s just 25 feet away, and totally unfazed that ten mountain cross cars are being transported stealthily up the mountain before they’re slipped from the lift and ...Read More

How to Find the Perfect Airbnb for Your Family Vacation

Caroline Faucher News & Reviews, Travel Tips August 8, 2018

Airbnb has transformed the way families travel by opening up a whole new realm of accommodation options. For many families, the idea of being stuck in a hotel room far from home with not much more than a bed and a coffee maker is ...Read More

Road Tripping With Kids: How I Survived an Idyllic Road Trip to the Catskills With 3 Children

Guest Author Canada, New York, News & Reviews, Nova Scotia, USA August 6, 2018

If you’re looking for the article about road tripping with kids where everything is kept neatly in Ziploc bags, this isn’t for you. With three young kids (2, 3 and 5) and a large dog (for the first short leg of the trip), there ...Read More

Yes, You Need it. Travel Medical Insurance: Spend a Little, Save a Lot

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips August 3, 2018

Car insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, house insurance – insurance! It’s that thing you know you need but don’t want to think about, let alone spend money on. When it’s vacation time, the last thing you want to think about is more insurance, but ...Read More

Canada Wild: What to Do When You Come Across a Wild Animal When Camping or Hiking

Family Fun Canada Canada, News & Reviews, Travel Tips July 30, 2018

Canada has 39 National Parks and eight National Park Reserves encompassing prairies, coastlines, forests and frozen peaks, only a small fraction of Canada’s immense 10 million square kilometre landmass. The unending supply of places to camp, hike and adventure in Canada means there is a ...Read More

5 Delicious, Relaxing Family Adventures in New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Helen Earley Canada, News & Reviews, Prince Edward Island July 27, 2018

Many Canadian vacationers know Prince Edward Island as an old-fashioned, laid-back paradise with red sand beaches, delicious fresh seafood, and plenty to do for kids. The epicentre of family adventure is Cavendish, with Shining Waters Family Fun Park, Sandspit Amusement Park, the Cavendish Boardwalk, and of ...Read More

5 Not-To-Miss Attractions (Plus Fabulous Food) in Northern Virginia’s Culture Capital

Family Fun Canada News & Reviews, USA, Virginia July 25, 2018

Just outside the United States capital of Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia boasts many interactive experiences for families to discover. From museums and monuments to parks and farms, this vacation will sneak in some great history lessons along with recreation opportunities and culinary treats your ...Read More