Travel Tips · Family Fun Canada

14 Fantastic Things to do during Family Weeks in Sun Peaks

Jen Mallia British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills, Travel Tips April 1, 2019

Less than an hours’ drive from Kamloops, BC along a tree-lined mountain road is the resort of Sun Peaks. It boasts Canada’s second largest ski area (after Whistler-Blackcomb) and is a much-beloved if somewhat under-the-radar winter getaway. But as we discovered, it is a ...Read More

Worthwhile Weekends: How to make the most of a quick trip

Jen Mallia Massachusetts, New York, News & Reviews, Travel Tips, USA March 22, 2019

Are we doing anything fun this weekend? It’s a common question in my house. Between sports and homework, and fundraising for the sports, and birthday parties, and swimming lessons (let me check my calendar, I think I’m forgetting something…) fun can be a relative ...Read More

There’s More to Peggy’s Cove Than a Lighthouse: Off-Season Adventures on Nova Scotia’s South Shore

Helen Earley Canada, News & Reviews, Nova Scotia, Travel Tips March 15, 2019

For Nova Scotians, the landscape at Peggy’s Cove is our proudest portfolio, one of our best works. The palette of sparkling granite rocks, dark water and blue sky is undeniably Maritime, a morning spent leaping and bounding over the gigantic glacial boulders, exhilarating. Depending ...Read More

Here is What you Need to Know for your First Trip Overseas

Nerissa McNaughton Travel Tips March 4, 2019

Leaving the continent is fashionable right now. Since 2003, the number of Canadians (per year) going overseas has increased 153.3%. Going overseas is fun and exciting, but if you’ve never done it before, you may be unaware of the things seasoned travellers know. Less ...Read More

Snow Time: A Wintry Guide for First-Timers in the Snow!

Jennifer Morton Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills, Travel Tips February 18, 2019

Seeing and playing in the snow for the first time is a thrilling and fun experience. And skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing, making snowmen, and having snowball fights are favourite and playful ways to make the most of your snow holiday. In this post, ...Read More

6 Reasons Oceanside is California Cool That You Can’t Miss!

Jill Footz California, News & Reviews, Travel Tips, USA February 11, 2019

“Oceanside?!?” my girlfriend said with a tone of shock in her voice when I told her about our upcoming vacation plans, “Why aren’t you staying in Carlsbad?” Her words echoed in my head as we drove down Oceanside’s South Coast Highway after a long ...Read More

12 Travel Essentials for a Long-Haul Flight with Kids

Helen Earley News & Reviews, Travel Tips February 4, 2019

Long-haul travel is taxing on the body, so how do you turn back the clock on jet lag? These 12 essential travel items, which fit snugly in a small corner of a carry-on suitcase, can’t catapult your family back to the right time zone, ...Read More

Going to Sea: Tips For First Time Cruisers

Natalie Preddie News & Reviews, Travel Tips January 28, 2019

Cruising can be a fantastic family vacation. It is a great way to visit multiple destinations from the comfort of a 5-star floating hotel. The cruise experience itself, however, can require some navigating. Hidden costs, seasickness and long elevator queues can make for an ...Read More

Baby on the Way? Get Away for a Babymoon!

Natalie Preddie Barbados, Caribbean, News & Reviews, Travel Tips January 21, 2019

Babymoons are a hot new travel trend for Canadian parents but what exactly are they and what do you do? What is a babymoon? A babymoon is a chance for expecting mothers and fathers to get away, refresh and relax before the ‘storm’ of ...Read More

Thrill Seekers Never Have to Get off the Boat With These Cool Cruise Attractions!

Renee Tsang News & Reviews, Travel Tips January 16, 2019

Cruise vacations have come a long way since the days of retired seniors’ trips. Now cruise lines are looking for new ways to add “the coolest experience at sea” to be able to stand out from the rest of the pack. Families who are ...Read More