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Living the Dream at Jamaica’s Bluefields Bay Villas
With two toddlers and a full-time job, I frequently feel like my days (and nights) are an endurance test. Sometimes—like when I’m changing the diaper of one squirming child as the other is getting into my makeup and our dinner is in danger of burning—I fantasise about a world in
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Oahu, Hawaii on a Dime, a Quarter or a US Dollar
Oahu, Hawai’i can be as affordable as any other sun and fun destination – maybe even more so, depending on the choices you make. If the sky’s the limit, Oahu can deliver the goods, but there’s no need to break the bank. Here are some suggestions for scrimpers, savers and
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East Coast Road Trip: Four days in Mid Coast Maine
Maine is famous for two things: picturesque seaside and an abundance of lobsters. It’s also a vacation hotspot for those living in Eastern Canada. Being only a short drive from Montreal and Quebec, it’s a particularly easy road trip for families looking to take a dive in the Atlantic. Yet
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This October, Pets are Pampered at the Pacific Sands Beach Resort
At the first sight, nay the first sniff, of a large body of water, my dog goes wild. Her whole body wiggles, she whines until finally we let her out of the car and she explodes into the water. If your dog is anything like mine, they will enter doggy
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Why Your Kids Will Love Family Selection at Grand Palladium Vallarta Hotel & Spa
As much as we (i.e. the parents) want to assume we are the ones who rule the household, sometimes it is the littlest ones that are the boss of the family, right?? The Palladium Hotel Group has taken this concept to a whole another level to create the new “Family
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Getaway With the Girls to Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel
It’s no accident that Vancouver Island is on the list of one of the best islands in the world (according to Conde Nast Traveler). With its mild year-round climate and the aquatic wonderland of activities, Victoria brings the beauty of nature to an elevated state of euphoria. As a
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A Family Surfing Adventure in Tofino – The Wetsuits are the Worst Part!
There was a brief pause in the surf in which I caught my husband’s eye, and we shared a smile that said Can you believe it? We finally found an activity that everyone is enjoying at the same time! Anyone with multiple children knows the struggle of trying to please
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Three Days in Oregon, Three Great Reasons to Visit the Oregon Coast
The highway wound, curved and slipped through the forest. It was a grey day on the Oregon Coast, as clouds sat low on the trees and ribbons of mist curled around the branches. Through the occasional opening, we were tantalised by glimpses of the ocean. The misty day served to accentuate
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Rolling on the River! Riverside Park, Kamloops
It’s a lively place, the beach at Riverside Park in Kamloops. In the cool water, kids wait for the wake of a passing boat to throw waves through the water, tweens shriek and flirt and splash, while grandparents sit dutifully in the shade, safe from the powerful sun. Feeling a
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Samana, Dominican Republic: A Tropical Combination of Adventure and Relaxation
As your plane descends toward the Samana airport, you’ll see postcard-perfect views of a natural paradise: rolling hills of lush, green forests pressed against countless kilometres of pristine beaches. The Samana Peninsula, which juts from the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, is about a four-hour direct flight from Toronto
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