Family Fun Canada

From Posh to Posh-ish: Hi-Lo Hotel Variety in Victoria, BC

Jacqueline Louie British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews May 20, 2019

If you’re longing for a real spring with visions of crocuses and balmy weather dancing in your head, you may want to head to Victoria. British Columbia’s capital city offers a wide range of great hotels, from luxurious high end to ‘low’ – a ...Read More

Turks and Caicos Islands: Where Turquoise Seas Entice With Watery Adventures

Family Fun Canada Caribbean, News & Reviews, Turks & Caicos May 17, 2019

A tropical paradise of family fun and discovery, Turks & Caicos (TCI), is a British Territory located in the West Indies just south of the Bahamas and known for legendary diving, snorkelling, fishing, luxurious hotels and the “Best Beaches in the World”. TCI consists ...Read More

Grand Manan Island: Family Fun, Adventure…and a Surprisingly Good Coffee Scene

Helen Earley Canada, New Brunswick, News & Reviews May 15, 2019

Accessible by ferry only, the journey to Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick takes 90 minutes from the small community of Blacks Harbour which lies halfway between the city of Saint John, and the picturesque summer tourist town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea. The largest island ...Read More

Mother and Daughter Time in Ka’anapali Maui

Debra Smith Hawaii, News & Reviews, USA May 9, 2019

Make the most of mother and daughter time in Maui with new attractions, fabulous resorts, fun shopping and fine dining in beautiful Ka’anapali. According to ancient legends, the god Maui created the Hawai’ian islands by dragging them up from the seabed with his magical ...Read More

Top Tips for Camping Cooking

Guest Author News & Reviews, Travel Tips May 6, 2019

Hurray! The kids excitedly jump up and down when they hear about a camping trip plan in the works. While visions of flip flops, bathing suits, adventure, late nights, campfires dance through the little ones’ heads, lists, laundry, packing, food and tent pitching run ...Read More

Grown Ups Need Mom Time Too! Travels with Mom on Vancouver Island

Jen Mallia British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews May 3, 2019

Where to go and what to do when you visit Vancouver Island with your mom–and why you should! If you think about it, there is no better travel companion than your own mom—assuming, of course, you have a good relationship with her. But if ...Read More

First Time Flying? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips May 1, 2019

Going on your first flight? How exciting! Mixed in with that excitement, however, could be a lot of butterflies and a little bit of stress. Airports can seem huge and confusing and the flight itself can be daunting. Today we will look at what ...Read More

7 Spectacular Summer Festivals in the Thompson-Okanagan

Jen Mallia British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews April 29, 2019

For some sizzling fun in the BC sun, check out these great Summer Festivals in the Thompson-Okanagan! Stretching to cover most of the central interior of British Columbia, the Thompson-Okanagan region has some lovely spots to spend a summer vacation. And to sweeten the ...Read More

Busting Texas Myths in Fredericksburg, Texas Hill Country

Kate Robertson News & Reviews, Texas, USA April 25, 2019

Like any Canadian who has travelled, I’ve been questioned about the myths that people from other countries believe to be quintessentially Canadian. Some common ones I’ve come across: all Canadians speak fluent English and French (I wish), everyone loves poutine (of course!), and north ...Read More

Travelling Light? Just Carry-On

Melody Wren News & Reviews, Travel Tips April 22, 2019

I recall the trip I was on when I firmly decided it was carry-on luggage only from then onward. I was flying to Milwaukee out of Toronto’s Air Canada terminal 1. I arrived the prescribed 2 hours ahead with one suitcase to check. Piece ...Read More