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10 Family Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020

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Top Family travel destinations for 2020 Are you in need of a little travel inspiration? If so, this post is written with you in mind. This blog post highlights a few of our favourite family travel destinations. Our hope is that we plant the seed for you to visit one or two of these destinations […]

Top 10 Things to do in Palm Springs with Kids

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Located in Southern California’s iconic Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is a desert resort city that’s become increasingly popular with Canadians looking to escape winter’s chill. Although it’s widely known for its golf courses, luxurious resorts and spas, and snowbird migration, there are also plenty of things to do in Palm Springs with kids.  If sunshine […]

This year, make the most of your long weekends. Here’s how.

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Make the most of your long weekends One of the ways we’re able to travel as much as we do is by taking advantage of long weekends. We often here other working parents say, “I don’t get enough vacation time to travel as much as you do.” Our response is always the same – “yes, you […]

Beyond Disneyland – 10 Things to do in Anaheim

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10 Things to do in Anaheim The rain continues to fall here in Vancouver, which means winter’s frosty chill is right around the corner. Like many Canadians preparing for short days and cold nights, we’re in the process of planning our family vacation to warmer destinations. For us, that typically means heading south to California. Direct […]

Why do we travel with our toddler? Because it’s worth it…

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Reflections from Santa Monica, California It’s another warm, sunny morning here on the beach in Santa Monica. Baby B is happily rolling in the silky sand, giggling and digging. His goofy smiles are infectious. We know he’s getting tired because he’s starting to act silly, a mood that will soon turn to crankiness and irritability. […]

Photo of the Week: Powerful Statement at the Santa Monica Pier

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Powerful Statement at the Santa Monica Pier, California A massive display of military graves was not something we expected to see at the buzzing Santa Monica pier. But it certainly achieved its goal. On the north side of the iconic pier, amongst a sea of colourful umbrellas and beach-goers, lies a powerful political statement that […]

On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach

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Scenes from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, California When you think of California, what comes to mind? Is it San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge? Is it the rugged landscapes of Joshua Tree or Yosemite National Parks? Is it the LA Lakers or San Francisco 49ers? The Hollywood sign or the endless vineyards of Napa Valley? For us, […]

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