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Paradise in 5 Keys: The Florida Keys & Key West
When friends told me The Florida Keys & Key West was their happy place, I knew I had to take a trip down south and see it myself. It’s known as one of the top two places in the world to watch the sunset and feels like you are in
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Eat Jamaica – 5 Jamaican Foods You Won’t Want to Skip!
When you sit down to dinner in Jamaica, you get an authentic taste of the island—its tropical geography, its varied history, and its contemporary cultural currents. Some of Jamaica’s foods are perfect for the whole family, while others are for mum and dad only. Here is a Jamaican journey through
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Eclectic Port Townsend, City of Dreams on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
“Ah man! Now my jeans are soaked!” While our kids howled with laughter, my husband stared down at his pants dripping with sea water. I had little sympathy; if you are going to stomp on a massive kelp bulb hauled out of the ocean by your 7-year-old, you are going
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Myrtle Beach Is for Canadians! 7 Things to Love About Myrtle Beach
Does it feel like forever since you’ve felt warm weather? More than one million Canadians escape the cold climate every year by heading to Myrtle Beach in search of sunshine and surf (as well as shopping and golf). It’s not as hot as Florida (the average year-round temperature is 24°C),
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Sunny Sayulita, Star of the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Snuggled up to the Pacific Ocean and cradled by the tropical forests of the Sierra de Vallejo mountains, pretty Sayulita is less than an hour’s drive north of Puerto Vallarta. Surfers found their way to this tiny village in the 1960’s and spread the word about the miles of golden
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Loving the Tourist Life in Puerto Vallarta
The vibe aboard Flight 2204 from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta can best be described as “school bus en route to the year-end field trip.” The passengers are looking forward to warm weather and beach time and a vacation in a place that is different enough to be an escape from
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Mazatlán Celebrates the World’s Third Largest Carnaval Celebration
The world famous Malecón of Mazatlán (a beautiful oceanfront promenade) is the stage of a spectacular week of celebrations, filled with music, dancing, parade floats, food, drinks, and a festive and euphoric atmosphere at Carnaval. Taking place from February 8 through February 13, this year’s theme is “Patasalada: Circo de
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Going Local in Western Cuba – Varadero, Havana, Viñales and Matanzas
It’s so tempting to just hang at the pool at an all-inclusive but explore a bit, and you’ll find some rare child-friendly gems in western Cuba. Experience more of the real Cuba on this circle route from the beaches of Varadero through art-filled Havana, to the lush Viñales Valley, and
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Peggy’s Cove and More! Exploring With Kids on Nova Scotia’s Chebucto Peninsula
Most Canadians are familiar with the iconic lighthouse, picturesque fishing village and beautiful granite coastline found at the world-famous Peggy’s Cove. It is one of the top Canadian attractions on the East Coast and the Tourism Visitor Information Centre served 22,781 guests from May – October 2016. Considering the population
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7 Reasons Why Australia’s Margaret River Region Should Be on Your Family’s Ultimate Destination List
The Margaret River region is in the south west corner of Western Australia, an easy three-hour drive from Perth. You may think its 200 plus wineries and growing beer industry makes it the perfect adult destination but the truth is, it’s an awesome place for a family holiday too. Here
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