Posted on: May 15, 2014
Warning: there may be a LEGO craze happening in Calgary right now, and even more locally, my house. Symptoms in children include fervent, constant construction, begging to see The LEGO Movie (my son’s reported “favourite movie ever”) just one more time and in my case, the ability to locate a missing piece
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Posted on: April 28, 2014
I love traveling as a family, but after our recent adventures as a foursome, the husband I were ready to drop the kids off with grandma and head somewhere warm for a weekend alone. The prospect of planning a getaway that didn’t centre around child-friendly activities and focused on activities
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Posted on: April 2, 2014
If you are looking for a slice of paradise on your next family vacation, you’ll find it at the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Resort. I’ve stayed at several Fairmont properties so I may have biased to begin with because I’ve never met one I haven’t loved. That meant that the
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Posted on: March 17, 2014
How did I not know this incredible fairy-tale like place existed a mere half-day drive from my home? Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa is perched high on a hill overlooking the Okanagan Valley just outside of Vernon, British Columbia. Driving up the winding hills past Predator Ridge Golf Course, I
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Posted on: March 12, 2014
It’s a consensus: my family and I agreed the Melia Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda was one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had. Everything about this luxury resort oozed elegance and class, which scored big points with the parents. For the kids, all of the special
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Posted on: December 22, 2013
If you are looking to experience some adventure during your stay in the Mayan Riviera you’ll find it with Aventuras Mayas. This premiere tour company in the Mayan Riviera offers five exciting excursions. Our family enjoyed the Snorkel Xtreme Tour that included a swim with sea turtles in Akumal as
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Posted on: November 22, 2013
The Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa is a gorgeous, colonial style all-inclusive hotel surrounded by lush gardens, overlooking opulent fountains and situated on a private, powdery soft beach. It’s about a 90 minute drive from the Cancun airport and minutes away from some of best family fun activities the Mayan
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Posted on: November 6, 2013
A Dream Come True I have always dreamed of swimming with dolphins and I finally got to cross this particular item off my bucket list during our family holiday in Mexico. There is no shortage of places to swim with dolphins in the area. The Mayan Riviera is known for
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Posted on: October 16, 2013
Now this is Mexico! Xel-Ha represents the very best of what the Mayan Riviera has to offer. This stunning inlet features the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in one amazing place. Xel-Ha is the world’s largest natural aquarium with endless fun for all ages. Our day began with ice
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Posted on: August 14, 2013
When I heard one of the largest blogging conferences, BlogHer was being hosted in Chicago; I jumped at the chance to attend. I love going to big cities, and this one has been on my list of places to visit for years. Unfortunately, I did not get to do a
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