Things to do in Quebec with kids The predominantly French-speaking province of Québec is the perfect destination for family travel. Québec is quite different from the rest of Canada. It has a unique Francophone culture that shares many similarities to French culture. Most first time visitors to Québec will start by exploring the vibrant cities of Quebec City and […]
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.
Riding the overnight train from Vancouver to Jasper with VIA Rail
We originally published this post back in the summer of 2014, when our boys were still quite young. We’re re-publishing this post today because this is the time of year when many first time visitors to Canada are exploring the Via Rail from Vancouver to Jasper. Riding the overnight train is a memorable way to […]
Should you bring a car seat when you travel with kids?
Do you need to bring a travel car seat with you? We are often asked the question, “Do I need to bring a travel car seat with me on my trip to XYZ destination?” We also asked this question many times when we first started traveling with young kids. It’s a tough question to answer because […]
Mexico through the eyes of a 6 year old boy
Braydon’s photo story from Mexico Last Christmas, Braydon got his first digital camera. It’s a durable kid’s action camera with all the accessories (here’s the model). He was excited to bring his little camera to Mexico to capture his vacation, just like Mommy and Daddy do when we travel. It was super cute. We returned […]
7 Things to do BEFORE your next Family Vacation
Things to do BEFORE your next Family Vacation You’ve booked flights and hotel and are ready to take off on your next family vacation. Or, are you? According to a recent survey by TD Insurance, the top things Canadians do once their family vacation plans are confirmed are: Print off your boarding passes and hotel confirmations, […]
Then and Now. Our Return to the Riviera Maya
Return to the Riviera Maya, Mexico Last month, we returned to a place that has played a big role in shaping our lives. Ten years ago, we were married on the sandy shores of Mexico‘s sun-drenched Riviera Maya, a milestone that’s still hard for us to fully comprehend. Last month, we returned to that very […]
Una Vez Más! Our Vow Renewal in Mexico
Wedding Vow Renewal in Mexico Five years ago, we made the decision to return to the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar Resort, located in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. We thought about doing something extra special for this milestone. That’s when the idea to have a vow renewal in Mexico was […]
50 Photos from our Summer Adventures
Highlights from our 2017 Summer Is it really almost Halloween? We’ve been a little quite around here lately because we’ve just completed an 8 week kitchen renovation that turned our world upside down for a while. You can see the before and after photos on our Facebook page. We’ve had a busy summer. It felt […]
