…no fresh flower lei’s waiting for us. No big Welcome signs from hotels or cruise operators. No pushy taxi drivers or touts. It’s refreshing, but it does not feel like the Hawaii we see pictured on the walls of travel agencies across the globe. The airport is small and simple. There is no line up at the Alamo kiosk, we are the only one’s picking up a rental car at this hour. The process is easy but slow. But we’re not in a hurry. We’re excited to…
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On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
…ng to do along this stretch of beach is to rent bikes or roller blades and cruise the legendary boardwalk. A never ending flow of cyclists, skateboarders, runners and walkers travel up and down this strip, creating the perfect people watching environment. It’s an interesting place, to say the least. On the one end, you have the famous Santa Monica pier with its amusement park and family friendly atmosphere. On the other end, you’ve got Venice Beac…
That time I explored Jasper National Park on a motorcycle
…o a 6 hour tour up the Icefields Parkway. We had just returned from a boat cruise of Maligne Lake, so I opted for the 1 hour tour. After speaking with Brian, my tour guide, we decided to drive up the windy mountain road to Marmot Basin, Jasper’s world-class ski resort. Brian mentioned there had been a number of bear sightings, so I was hopeful we might see one on the tour. Unfortunately we were unlucky that afternoon. I was surprised I wasn’t scar…
Experiencing Hong Kong for the first time
…a versa. The crossing only takes 10 minutes and it’s an inexpensive way to cruise the historical harbour get snap some pictures of the skyline. Many visitors will end up staying in Kowloon and, if not, it’s worth a visit. It’s been noted as one of the most densely populated places on the planet, and has an array of places to shop, eat and sleep. The tallest building in the area, the Sky100, has a 360-degree indoor observation deck on the 100th flo…
Redeem your Aeroplan Miles for experiences, instead of flights
…cludes one Big Bus London 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off tour with free Thames River cruise, free guided walking tour and special offers booklet. Total is 10,000 Aeroplan Miles. Learn more about this tour here. Helicopter Tour over The Strip in Las Vegas We have had the opportunity to visit Vegas a few times, but we’ve never seen it close up from the sky. This tour gives you the ultimate bird’s eye view of The Strip, by day or night. You’ll enjoy views of R…
25 Awesome Day Trips from Vancouver, Canada
…scuba dive spot because it has a series of artificial reefs and two sunken ships. Related – An oceanfront cabin retreat at Porteau Cove Above – the beach at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. 11. Hiking at Garibaldi Provincial Park Garibaldi Provincial Park is a massive wilderness park located between Squamish and Whistler, about a 1.5 hour drive from Vancouver. This beautiful park is best visited during the summer months, when you can hike the popular…
Europe is always a good idea. Here are 5 cities we will revisit again and again!
…n Experience, explore the medieval Old Centre and Dam Square, take a canal cruise, visit a world class art museum like the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, or take a Jordaan District walking food tour and visit some favorite local food shops and eateries (make sure you sample the pickled herring). Amsterdam is often compared to Venice because of it’s many canals and bridges, but we don’t see the similarities (besides the waterways). We love Amsterd…
10 Common Family Travel Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
…located a few blocks away from the popular attractions. Related: Taking a Cruise? Here’s what you need to know 4. Jet lag is real. Plan for the worst, hope for the best! Crossing oceans can be tough on little ones. Who am I kidding, it’s tough on parents, too. The first time we traveled overseas with Braydon was an eye opening experience. Literally. He had his eyes wide open at 3:00 AM. This lasted for 3 nights. Not fun. Since that trip, we’ve le…
