Family travel mistakes and how to avoid them As we put thought into our upcoming trip to Europe, we are reminded of the lessons learned while traveling with young children. We’ve taken our boys to quite a few places over the last few years and each trip has taught us something new. In many cases, […]
10 Things to do in Quebec with Kids
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 […]
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. When it came time to make the reservations for the trip, we thought about doing something extra special for this milestone moment. […]
This year, make the most of your long weekends. Here’s how.
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 […]
15 Baby travel items we travel with (and you should too)
15 Baby Travel Items we use (and you should too) Traveling with a baby is drastically different than traveling solo or as a couple. Shocking news, I know. I vividly remember the first trip we took with our son Braydon (you can read about it here). Aside from the usual pre-trip jitters that most new mothers experience, my biggest fear was being unprepared. There’s a lot to […]
13 Tips for Successful Baby Travel
13 Tips for Successful Baby Travel Over the past few years, we’ve learned a lot about what makes or breaks a trip with a baby. We’ve also learned that traveling with one baby is very different than traveling with two (shocking, I know). Let’s just say, I’ve gained a huge respect for those brave families […]
