Father’s Day should be that special day where Dad is singled out and thanked for his hard work. Serious… It’s not easy being the right-hand-man to mom. So to show him his efforts are appreciated, why not spend the day doing what he likes to do. Dad the Coach Father’s Day
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How many times have you tried to take the kids out for a fun little hike only to hear complaints at the first small hill or to hear whining before you’ve even walked a kilometre? Even the most experienced outdoor enthusiasts struggle with motivating children on the trail and have
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So you’ve decided to take the leap and book that first all-inclusive vacation with your child in tow… but how do you know what to look for in a resort, and what to bring with you? There are few important questions that you need answered before booking anything. Check out
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Is travelling in a group with another family a good idea, or is it a recipe for disaster? The truth lies somewhere between “both” and “neither.” Sure, another set of eyes and hands can make a bad day better, but the flip side is, there is another family, complete with
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One of the greatest things social media has given us is easy access to the world at large – and a desire to see more of it. Planning and booking an epic adventure no longer takes multiple visits to the library or trusting in glossy travel agent brochures. It’s easier
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Expenses, Stresses, and Busyness Aside… Family Vacations REALLY do matter!   In my life before children, I was a fairly avid traveler and I spent much of my non-traveling time dreaming about where I’d visit next. Since having kids, my love of travel has not waned, but my financial means
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Do you have summer plans already? If you are like most Canadians, chances are you’ll be staying close by. A survey by Travelzoo found that 47% of us won’t be venturing beyond our borders, and a 36% will travel stateside, but no further. In an article for Yahoo Finance, Andrew
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Have you ever taken a vacation and come away with a sense of regret that next time you’d do things a whole lot differently? That was our recent trip to the Mayan Riviera. While the trip was definitely enjoyable, we could have benefited from some additional research and trip planning
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When our experience of road tripping more than 75,000 kms with our three kids comes up in conversation, the reactions range from an “are you crazy?” look to trying to figure out how far 75,000 kms really is, to thinking “if they can do it maybe we can too?”. While I don’t
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Finding the best deal has become a lot easier with WestJet’s new Low Fare Finder. With this handy new tool, you can get a visual of a month’s worth of airline ticket prices all at once. To get started, visit www.westjet.com/deals/lowfares.html, select your departure city and pick the part of the
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