Travel Tips · Family Fun Canada

Destination Delayed – The Beauty of Interrupting a Family Road Trip

Jill Footz Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews November 21, 2019

“Mommy, I LOVE CALGARY! I wish we could live here!” my four-and-a-half-year-old daughter exclaimed while staring out at the City’s core from the 24th floor of the gorgeous Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District. Don’t get me wrong – I’ve always liked Calgary ...Read More

3 Things You’ll Wish You Packed in Your Carry-On Luggage

Guest Author News & Reviews, Travel Tips November 11, 2019

What do you pack in carry-on luggage? Likely the usual items like your passport, wallet, phone, charger, and some reading material? Or maybe a few practical things like a sweater, neck pillow, or eye mask? I know packing for a trip is an overwhelming ...Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Disneyland: I’ll Never Grow Up! The Bare Necessities of Planning Your Disneyland Vacation

Family Fun Canada California, News & Reviews, Travel Deals, Travel Tips, USA November 4, 2019

If you're planning a dream trip to the happiest place on earth you have to get the ultimate guide to Disneyland a new book by our resident travel professional extraordinaire and Disney expert Renee Tsang. ...Read More

How to Book Your First Resort Vacation (Without Stressing About Your Stress-Relieving Holiday!)

Nerissa McNaughton Mexico, News & Reviews, Travel Tips June 6, 2019

Resorts, especially all-inclusive resorts, offer one of the most hassle-free ways to enjoy a vacation. However, if you’ve never booked a resort before, you can quickly become bogged down in the details. Today we’ll give you a quick and easy guide on how to ...Read More

First Time Flying? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips May 1, 2019

Going on your first flight? How exciting! Mixed in with that excitement, however, could be a lot of butterflies and a little bit of stress. Airports can seem huge and confusing and the flight itself can be daunting. Today we will look at what ...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

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

Have Wheelchair? Travel Anywhere

Codi Darnell News & Reviews, Travel Tips October 22, 2018

Eight hours after we piled in the car and pulled out of the driveway, we arrived at our destination only to discover that my wheelchair wouldn’t fit through the bathroom door. We knew our first family trip with a wheelchair in tow wouldn’t be ...Read More