It doesn’t really matter what time of year you’re doing an Alaskan cruise, because when the ships are sailing, the weather is pretty much the same: unpredictable. That’s right…even if you’re cruising to Alaska smack in the middle of summer, you could face worse or better weather than the shoulder seasons of May and October….
Things to do on Vancouver Island with kids & grandparents
If you’ve just read my epic Vancouver to Whistler road trip itinerary post and landed here to plan your own unforgettable BC road trip, then you’ve come to the right place to carry on from that leg and find out more about the most awesome things to do on Vancouver Island — especially if you’re…
The ultimate Vancouver to Whistler road trip itinerary
When the dreaded C-virus imploded the plans we had to take our first-ever cruise with my parents back in 2020, I never dreamed that it would help us create the ultimate Vancouver to Whistler road trip followed by a grand tour of Vancouver Island. We still took that multigenerational cruise, but we did it in…
What’s better: air fryer vs. deep fryer?
I’m no stranger to the deep fryer; I grew up with one. And I’ve also owned not one, not two, but three air fryers in the short time they’ve been on the market. So, in the great air fryer vs. deep fryer debate, I’m your gal. In this post, we’re going to tackle a few…
9 fun weekend getaways in Ontario
What started as a pandemic pivot for my travel writing has turned into a passion project that continues to chronicle some of Ontario’s best road trips. This new Weekend Getaways in Ontario post will not only relieve some of the lags you may have experienced accessing my original Road Trips from Toronto post that had…
A luxury escape in Elora Ontario
In the past two years, we’ve visited Elora Ontario three times. Twice with the kids and most recently just the hubs and me. Every time we go, we are blown away by the scenery, how much there is to see and do and the excellent food. If you’d just like to do a casual family…
Resorts in Ontario: Horseshoe Resort
The first time we visited Horseshoe Resort, it was summer 2014; Miss Q was four and The K Man had just turned seven. We were exploring different resorts in Ontario and we loved everything about Horseshoe. Not only was it an easy, 1.5-hour drive from home, but the property also had spacious condo-style lodging within…
The ultimate hotel Mont Tremblant guide
(My ultimate hotel Mont-Tremblant guide was updated on Feb. 22, 2023, and now includes our experience with dog-friendly Tremblant hotels.) You probably landed here after searching “hotel Mont Tremblant” on The Google. And I’m so glad you did, because Tremblant is our happy place and we visit as often as a six-hour road trip and…
Hotels in Mont Tremblant pedestrian village: Sommet des Neiges
We have stayed at many of the hotels in Mont Tremblant’s pedestrian village, and I’ll share all of the links to those reviews in this post in case you’re still in the research phase of your trip planning. Our latest home base was Sommet des Neiges, which may have just edged out the Fairmont Tremblant…
Skiing in Whistler & more: winter planning guide
Skiing in Whistler. It’s a dream I’ve had for the last three years, when I started to feel confident in my ability to take on big-mountain slopes. Don’t get me wrong — I’ve skied bigger, like Park City Mountain, and really challenging terrain, like Lake Louise. But I didn’t do it well and I spent…