River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro Valley We’ve returned from a fun river cruise in Portugal and have so many wonderful experiences and photos to share. A European river cruise has been on our travel wish list for years now, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with Viking River Cruises. There are so many […]
A new way to find great travel deals with Genie Traveler
Find great travel deals with Genie Traveler If you’re like us, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to save money. Travel can be expensive, especially when traveling as a family, so every little bit helps. Today, we want to shine the light on a new way for you to get discounts on hotel […]
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 […]
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, […]
16 Things travel taught us in 2017
16 Things travel taught us in 2017 We had good intentions to write our ‘Year in Review’ post at the end of the year, but unfortunately we didn’t feel inspired to write over the holidays. The final few months of 2017 were not great for us, because of this, but we’re optimistic about the upcoming year. 2018 […]
CATSA’s Naughty-or-Nice list for Airport Security
CATSA’s Naughty-or-Nice list for airport security If you think Santa’s list is long, you should check out the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) What Can I Bring list. It’s basically a naughty-or-nice list for airport security – a searchable database saying what can and cannot pass through airport security in your carry-on or checked luggage. It has hundreds of items, so here’s a seasonal selection of what’s […]
How to find Great Deals using Aeroplan
How to find a Great Deal with Aeroplan Over the past few years, we’ve chosen some of our travel destinations because of the great deals we’ve found by redeeming our Aeroplan Miles. We’ve easily saved thousands of dollars on flights and hotels, which is one of the ways we’re able to travel as often as […]
