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Combining Luxury with Local Flavour in Mazatlan
I don’t know what it was about Mazatlan that re-ignited my inner backpacker. You would think that, a decade after relegating my dusty Canadian-flag emblazoned backpack to the far reaches of the closet in the spare bedroom, the new me – a 44 year-old mother of two – would be perfectly
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What to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii
Trying to decide which island to visit is like trying to decide who your favourite child is! They are all different and lovable in their own ways. The Hawaiian Islands are each a magical destination filled with the Aloha spirit and warm hospitality of the Hawaiian people. You visit Oahu
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Family-Friendly Puerto Morelos, Mayan Riveria, Mexico
When I think of the Mexican resort of Cancun, I picture college kids on spring break partying hard. So as a mom to an elementary school-aged child, it wasn’t on my list of ideal family-friendly spots. Thankfully, I had my eyes opened wide with a recent stay at the nearby
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Family Friendly Fun In The Turks and Caicos Islands
Picture the endless white sands of Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands and you probably think of honeymooners or even celebrities splashing about in the surf. After all, the Kardashians are a big fan of the region, and they did happen to be in town when I
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How to Have the Perfect Tropical Island Adventure on Grenada
A tropical island is the perfect place to enjoy everything that the beach has to offer: swim and splash in the waves, soak up the sun on silky, white sand and relax as you listen to the palm trees blowing in the breeze. But if you want your tropical vacation
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Getting Saucy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Resort’s Se Spa
Instead of eating Mexican mole sauce – a flavourful combination of chillies, nuts and chocolate – imagine covering your body with it in a luxurious spa treatment that smells like chocolate and leaves you as limp as a tissue caught in a rainstorm. At the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit’s Se
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Kids Will Love Seashells, Butterflies, Fords, & Light Bulbs in Fort Myers and Sanibel
Here we go again, Canada. The dreaded winter months bringing sleet and snow accompanied by so many layers you feel like the Michelin Man. For most Canadians, their get-away-go-to is Florida, and this year should be no different. The sunny southwest coast of Florida starring Fort Myers, Captiva and Sanibel
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Hawks Cay Resort: Why This Florida Keys Oasis Should Be on Your Family’s Vacation Radar
Saltwater sprays my face and I grin, sinking back into my seat on a small boat powering through the Atlantic Ocean en route to the Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preservation Area, home to some of the best snorkelling in Florida’s Middle Keys. It’s day three of our stay at Hawks Cay
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A Florida Road Trip: From the Sea to the Stars in the Sunshine State
We begin at the sea. Landing in Miami, we were jet-lagged, sweaty and weary of being confined in airplanes. Revived by the salty, humid air, we rolled down the windows of the rental car, cranked the tunes and set the GPS for the beach. Delray Beach in Palm Beach County
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Adventures on South Padre Island: The Sweet Side of Texas
At the tip of Texas on the Gulf of Mexico is South Padre Island, the longest barrier island in the world. The island is about 30 miles long, running north and south and only 1/2 mile across at its widest point, making it very easy to navigate. Cars share the
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