Voula Martin

A University of Calgary Political Science graduate and mom of two, Voula was born in Montreal, grew up in Calgary and lived for 5 years in the lovely west coast city of Port Moody before returning to Calgary. As Editor in Chief of Family Fun Canada, an idea she helped take from a kitchen table discussion to a country wide digital distribution, Voula oversees a dedicated team of talented, amazing contributing writers.
*Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) member

Touring Jamaica 3 Can’t-Miss Tours and Attractions

Voula Martin Caribbean, Jamaica, News & Reviews May 23, 2018

The island of Jamaica is 10,991 km² packed with dazzling natural beauty and significant history. A visit to this splendid emerald isle wouldn’t be complete without experiencing some of that history and beauty first hand. While some people like nothing more than to rot ...Read More

8 Reasons to Stay with the Queen: The Fairmont Empress Victoria

Voula Martin British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews April 30, 2018

The Fairmont Empress Victoria, in beautiful British Columbia, has been an iconic fixture in the inner harbour since 1908. The former Canadian Pacific railway hotel had become a bit shabby, but in 2017 after a multi-year $60 million renovation she emerged from the ivy, refreshed, ...Read More

Why Montreal is Canada’s City of Light

Voula Martin Canada, News & Reviews, Quebec April 4, 2018

It was a chilly night in October when we boarded a plane at Montreal’s (then) Dorval airport and flew west to our new home in the Rockies. The only thing I knew about Calgary, that it was in the prairies, horrified me, as Dorothy’s ...Read More

Fly to a galaxy far, far away with Propel Collectors Edition Star Wars Drones

Voula Martin News & Reviews August 31, 2017

That constant buzz buzzing you hear from the local park is not a bunch of angry bees but probably neighbourhood kids battling it out like Luke and Darth with the newest Propel Star Wars drones. This may be a slight segue from our usual ...Read More

Jamaican Hospitality Awaits at the Melia Braco Village

Voula Martin Jamaica, News & Reviews, Spas January 27, 2017

“No thanks, I’ve got it”, I say to the helpful concierge at Jamaica’s Melia Braco Village as she asks to take my bag, “I’m an independent girl!” She smiles at me and says in that divine Jamaican lilt, “Yes, my lady, but so am ...Read More

3 Attractions for 3 Generations in Family Friendly Jamaica

Voula Martin Caribbean, Jamaica, News & Reviews December 7, 2016

The captain’s voice comes over the intercom to announce “Let me be the first to welcome you to Jamaica!” Vigorous applause and cheers fill the cabin, the nosiest of which come from folks with the same rhythmic accent that will soon be ever present. ...Read More

Going to Camp Grandma – When kids stay with Grandparents, fun ensues!

Voula Martin News & Reviews, Travel Tips October 24, 2016

A man faces his young grandson at the breakfast table one sunny summer morning. It’s the last day of their summer visit, two weeks in which grandparents and grandson got to indulge their whims. “Can I have chocolate cake, Gramps?” The man eyes the ...Read More

Meet me in the Middle – 3 Middle Florida Keys Attractions You’ll Love!

Voula Martin Florida, News & Reviews, USA February 10, 2016

There is nothing like the golden Florida sunshine warming your skin, cheering up a winter-weary Canadian, visions of sand and sea as far as the eye can see. And particularly special is the southern chain of islansd known as the Florida Keys. Miami has ...Read More

40 is Fabulous in Palm Springs!

Voula Martin California, News & Reviews, USA December 4, 2015

As my 30’s wind down, I find conversations with other woman my age tend to go something like this: Mm-hmm, yup, me too. Mm-hmm, yup, me too. Uh Uh, that is not normal, get that checked out. Mm-hmm, yup me too. So it was ...Read More

A Taste of Vernon BC

Voula Martin British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews November 20, 2015

Sitting on the sunny patio at Gray Monk Estate winery, I reflected that between the apples, the wine, the liquors and the spa, I was going to have a tough time convincing myself to go home from our team building retreat in Vernon BC. ...Read More