Some guests call it Verandah Antigua. Others simply call it their second home. What I need you to know is that The Verandah Resort & Spa is an Antigua all-inclusive resort that’s worth a closer look for your next family vacation. The Verandah is part of both Air Canada Vacations’ Spotlight Collection and Family Collection,…
7 tips for booking last-minute sun holidays
There’s little I like more than a great vacation with family or friends. Or both. But what tops it is getting those vacations for a steal of a deal. There are so many different strategies for saving money on travel and you’ll probably hear contradicting advice depending on who you’re talking to or what you’re…
A review of the Mirror Lake Inn
The first time we saw the Mirror Lake Inn, it was decorated like a Christmas storybook for the annual Lake Placid Holiday Stroll. Decadent trees shrouded in ribbons, lights and pinecones, all unique in their execution — one for each common room and restaurant throughout the property. The effect? Dickens on overdrive. And I’ve been…
A guide to Lake Placid restaurants
I’ve been to the Adirondacks enough times now that we’ve been able to dine in many Lake Placid restaurants. And there are a lot of them considering what a small town it is. The best part is that most of them are walkable if you’re staying on or close to Main Street, which is essentially…
Adults at Disney: Kissimmee villas, the best rides at Magic Kingdom & more
I’ve been to Disneyworld as a child, as a parent with my kids and as an adult for a momcation. All three options are awesome but I had no idea that being adults at Disney — without any partners or children tagging along — could be so much fun. Use my Disney for adults ideas…
Everything you need to know about the Magic Kingdom FastPass
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…