18 Holiday Gift Ideas for 2018 If you’ve been struggling to find that perfect gift for your travel companion or significant other, hopefully one of these holiday gift ideas will do the trick. Our boys are now 7 and 5 years old, so our packing list has evolved over the past few years. We’ve created this list […]
The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first time visitors
Best Road Trip from Vancouver, Canada As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. One question we’ve been asked a lot recently is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east […]
Thinking about a European River Cruise? Here’s what you need to know.
European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises Discovering Europe on an intimate river cruise had been on our travel wish list for years, so we jumped at the opportunity to explore Portugal’s celebrated Douro Valley with Viking River Cruises. The tour we did is called Portugal’s River of Gold. It’s a 10 day itinerary that begins in Lisbon and […]
Using Aeroplan Miles to purchase or upgrade to Business Class
Using Aeroplan Miles for Business Class It’s been a long time coming. We finally sat in Business Class on a long haul flight across the Atlantic Ocean! We’ve been on over 300 flights in the past 10 years, but we had yet to experience the luxury of Business Class. That all changed on our recent trip to […]
Here’s what we did on our Portugal River Cruise with Viking
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, […]
