Helen Earley



Author Bio:

Helen is an award-winning freelance travel writer, based in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. Stay in touch at helenearley.com

Website: http://www.helenearley.com

Posts by Helen Earley:


9 Ways to Explore Charming Charlevoix, Quebec

Posted on: October 13, 2017

Whale watching, cycling, shopping, golfing, eating…breathing the mountain air. This is how to explore Charlevoix, Quebec. If you’re from the province of Quebec, you already know the lush, mountainous Charlevoix Region as a place of summer cottages, good food and leisurely weekends away. If you’re from the Maritimes, the region is best
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Family Fun at the Headland Hotel and Spa in Newquay, Cornwall UK

Posted on: September 29, 2017

A focus on Cornish tradition, a “five bubble” spa… and a passion for its canine guests makes The Headland Hotel and Spa in Newquay, Cornwall, a Victorian seaside landmark that no visitor to South West England should miss. But despite its grandeur, The Headland is also an entirely welcoming environment
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Keep Calm and Save Money: 9 Ways to Pinch the Pennies in England this Summer

Posted on: July 21, 2017

Some say that travelling to England for a family vacation is expensive, but that doesn’t mean that you should dump it from your bucket list! Using a few of these money-saving tips and tricks will allow you to make the best of your next UK vacation – without breaking the bank.
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25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit: Book Review

Posted on: June 28, 2017

Finally – a Canadian travel book just for families!  25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit is a new travel guide from Calgary-based mom and travel blogger, Jody Robbins. Jody Robbins is a family travel expert who makes regular appearances on television, including the Marilyn Denis show.  We’re very proud
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12 Incredible Family Adventures in The Magdalen Islands

Posted on: March 17, 2017

“The Maggies!?” squeals my neighbour when I tell her about a possible destination for our family road trip, “Oh my gosh, you have to go.” She pulls out her honeymoon album and continues gushing: “Helen, the beaches are beautiful, the cheese is amazing, there’s a great brewery, we cycled the
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Ice Fishing with My Daughter in the Heart of Québec City

Posted on: February 24, 2017

“Voulez-vous une brimbale?” My 8-year old daughter and I have nearly completed the registration process at Village Nordik, a winter-only adventure site located in Québec City’s Bassin Louise, just behind the popular Marche du Vieux Port, and  I am feeling pleased at having spoken mostly french throughout. But this word stumps me. Une
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Move Over, Canada, Montreal is Way Older! (And There’s a Year-Long Party to Celebrate)

Posted on: February 15, 2017

Montreal is one of Canada’s most exciting, romantic and fashionable cities – and it’s also one of the oldest. So, while the rest of Canada celebrates 150, Montreal, that classy old lady, is gearing up for – wait for it- 375! The Montreal 375 celebrations translate into a great experience for
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6 Secrets of Québec City’s Amazing Ice Hotel

Posted on: February 7, 2017

Québec City’s Ice Hotel has a few hidden secrets. For example, do you know that you can get married there? Each winter , dozens of couples from as far and wide as Dubai and Australia tie the knot in the chapel. Below are some other interesting tidbits that we discovered at
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Québec City’s Winter Carnival and the Magic of Bonhomme

Posted on: February 3, 2017

Bonhomme is much more than just a snowman.  To the Québecois, Bonhomme is as real as you, or me…or the Tooth Fairy! Jolly Bonhomme Carnaval  is The King of Winter. To some children (and most adults) he is more magical than Santa Claus. At 7 feet tall, and allegedly made of snow,
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California Unleashed: 8 Unforgettable Places to See Wildlife in San Diego

Posted on: January 11, 2017

San Diego is famous for its Zoo, but did you know that tucked away in San Diego’s backcountry, there are plenty of other opportunities for visitors to enjoy wildlife? The bonus: you can feel good about your visit, as many of the wildlife locations are sanctuaries or non-profits, with a focus on
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