During our first visit to Disneyworld with our kids several years ago, I did a lot of digging to figure out how the Magic Kingdom FastPass works. After all, it’s a lot of money to visit Magic Kingdom and we were there for only a single day, so I wanted to be as efficient as…
The best women’s ski jackets & ski gadgets for everyone
Now that I’m into my fifth season of skiing and have tried a number of different brands and products, I wanted to share the best women’s ski jackets and what to look for when you’re shopping for one. But since I’ve also been testing out some great skiing base layers and ski gadgets this season,…
All-inclusive resorts for families in Cancun: Beach Palace Cancun review
So you’ve been searching for all-inclusive resorts for families in Cancun and there are hundreds of results, right? That’s in part because Cancun is riddled with more hotels and resorts than I think any of us could stay at in a single lifetime, and — unless they’re adult-only — each one is going to try…
Best Mayan Riviera resorts: my Grand Velas Riviera Maya review
I have been eyeing the Grand Velas Riviera Maya for years and trying to tack on a few nights here or there for the last couple of trips to Mexico. I’m so glad we were finally able to make it happen at the end of 2019 so I can add the Grand Velas Riviera Maya…
Toronto getaways at Hotel X: a winter holiday hotel staycation itinerary
Of all the Toronto getaways we’ve done, our experience at Hotel X Toronto was a first in part because of its location. Overlooking Ontario Place and the island airport, this hotel staycation wasn’t about being in the downtown core but rather getting away from it, enjoying the onsite amenities and entertainment, and being in closer…
The best Las Vegas itinerary: things to do in Las Vegas for couples
When I found out Big B and I were heading back to Vegas after a 13-year hiatus, I did what I do for just about every trip I plan — I created a Las Vegas itinerary. Because there are so many things to do in Las Vegas for couples, and we only had six short…
My review of The Palazzo suites & Palazzo restaurants
We hadn’t been to Vegas since 2007 — our honeymoon. Back then, we were on a tight newlywed budget just weeks away from buying our first home and making plans to have children. We splurged as much as we could and found ourselves in a decent hotel on The Strip across from the incredible Venetian…
Quebec road trip: Outaouais & Montreal to Quebec City & Charlevoix
Oh, La Belle Province… J’adore! (OK, that’s about enough of my grade-school French.) I’ve visited Quebec so many times over the years — starting with my grade 7/8 class trip and road trips to party in Hull with girlfriends as soon as we turned 18 to a recent visit to Quebec City with Chevrolet to…
Beaches Ocho Rios review: an all-inclusive hotel in Ocho Rios
What a thrill to have visited our third out of three Beaches Resorts (with big-ups to Air Canada Vacations for making this recent trip a success!). I’ll be writing a comparison post of all three resorts as well, but I first wanted to provide you with a full Beaches Ocho Rios review so you can…
Algonquin camping for anyone (even newbies!)
Maybe you’re an expert canoe tripper who’s ready to portage dozens of kilometres to find the perfect site. Maybe you just want to head into Algonquin Park for the day with someone who can show you around. Maybe you camped as a kid in Scouts but no longer remember any of your survival skills. Or…