We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 15 years and, during this time, we’ve hosted many first time visitors to the city. We’re often asked the question, “what are the most popular things to do in Vancouver?” Our responses tend to vary depending on the time of year, but there are several places in Vancouver that […]
Family Travel Tips
Family Travel Tips
Below you will find the most recent posts we've written about family travel.
If you're traveling with a baby, check out our other blog Tips For Baby Travel.
The perfect Ireland road trip itinerary for families
A few years ago, we took an unforgettable family road trip around Ireland and Northern Ireland. Shortly after returning, we wrote a blog post that shares the highlights from this road trip. However, I realize that we did not write a detailed blog post about the actual Ireland road trip itinerary. Let’s fix that today, […]
Should you stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu when you visit Oahu, Hawaii?
Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii After we decided to visit the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the next decision was if we should stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Being one of the most iconic beaches in the world, it seemed like a logical place to stay. However, when we posted the question on our social media […]
10 Common Family Travel Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Family travel mistakes and how to avoid them As we put thought into our upcoming travels, we’re reminded of the lessons learned while traveling with young children – also known as our family travel mistakes. We’ve taken our boys to quite a few places over the last few years and each trip has taught us […]
25 Awesome Day Trips from Vancouver, Canada
The best day trips from Vancouver, British Columbia If you’ve visited Vancouver, chances are you’ve walked around Stanley Park’s iconic seawall, visited Granville Island, snapped a photo of the old Steam Clock in Gastown, shopped on Robson Street and raised a glass in Granville’s entertainment district. In this post, we want to get outside the […]
Everything you need to know about Xel-Ha Park in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Everything you need to know about Xel-Ha Park Mexico Xel-Há is an aquatic theme park where guests can snorkel, relax and enjoy the sparkling Caribbean waters in a safe, secluded inlet. The adventure park is located just north of Tulum in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, about a 1.5 hour drive south of Cancun. We have visited […]
Here’s what you need to know before you visit Xcaret in Mexico
What you need to know before you visit Xcaret Located in Mexico’s popular Riviera Maya, Xcaret is an eco-archaeological park with over 50 attractions. Visitors come to Xcaret to snorkel with fish, explore underground rivers and caves, learn about Mayan culture, see wildlife and enjoy its tropical surroundings. It has a lot of similarities to […]
Using Aeroplan Points for Multi-City Flights from Vancouver to Europe
Using Aeroplan Points for multi-city flights Our flights are booked! We are excited to visit Scandinavia for the first time. It’s been on our travel wish list for a very long time. I love that freshly-booked-flight-feeling when you receive the confirmation email. This is a big trip for us, given that we live on the other […]
