Travel Tips · Family Fun Canada

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

Cash on Hand: What You Need to Know About Foreign Currency Before You Travel

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips September 10, 2018

Do you have cash in your wallet? Probably not. There are more than 68 million credit cards in circulation in Canada, and debit card swipes make up 35 per cent of Canadian transactions. Canadians rely heavily on debit and credit cards, but this is ...Read More

Yes, You Need it. Travel Medical Insurance: Spend a Little, Save a Lot

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips August 3, 2018

Car insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, house insurance – insurance! It’s that thing you know you need but don’t want to think about, let alone spend money on. When it’s vacation time, the last thing you want to think about is more insurance, but ...Read More

Houseboat Vacation 101 – How to Plan Your Lake Voyage

Nerissa McNaughton British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ontario, Travel Tips May 14, 2018

Floating on a houseboat makes for one unique vacation, but before you get on board, there are a few things you need to know. Book Early! Yes, it’s floating accommodation, but it’s not a cruise ship. Those fantastic last minute deals you can snap ...Read More