This was a difficult review to write. Which is why it’s been nearly three weeks since my last post. I had to let all of my thoughts settle so that I could be as objective as possible. So here it goes. As you may remember from my recent post about a family weekend in Mont Tremblant,…
Le Westin Tremblant
(This Westin Tremblant post was updated on Feb. 28, 2022.) When we were invited to Mont Tremblant for a winter weekend getaway last month, I had but one stipulation: please, for the love of all things good and holy, please put us in a room with a king-sized bed and a separate area for the…
Beaches Turks and Caicos review
This Beaches Turks and Caicos review was updated on April 12, 2021. Thanks to Social Media on the Sand — a social media conference that takes place at the beautiful Beaches Turks & Caicos property, literally on the sand — we’ve stayed at Beaches Turks & Caicos a couple of times. Full disclosure before we dive…
“SnapShots” from Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa
I’ve invested in family photography since my babies were in my belly. We’ve had maternity photo shoots, newborn photo shoots, first birthday photo shoots and annual shoots thereafter. Why? It’s not because we’re on an unlimited budget. Far from it. But if I didn’t pay someone to take our photos together, I’d never be in…
Falls Avenue Resort, Niagara Falls
I’ve been going to Niagara Falls for just about as long as I’ve been alive. And when you only live a couple of hours away, it’s a pretty blessed thing to be able to do so. Because The Falls are truly breathtaking. You kind of forget when it’s in your backyard how impressive it is…
Travel FOMO? Join us for this month’s #FamilyTravelCA chat!
Just the other day, I read that those who suffer most from FOMO (fear of missing out) are considered upper middle-class. Imagine that. It’s a group of relatively high income earners — the top two per cent once you’re past the $150,000 per year mark, in fact — who are worried about what YOU’RE doing. So worried, actually, that there’s…
InterContinental Yorkville review
This InterContinental Yorkville hotel review was centred around a March Break staycation, but take my word for it: this is a fantastic Yorkville Toronto hotel ANY time of year. ************* I love me a good staycation. You still get the thrill of a getaway and new scenery without having to spend much to get there,…
#FamilyTravelCA chat: Trafalgar Family Experiences
I’ve always loved to travel, and this year we’ve managed to take our kids to some pretty exciting destinations. Hopefully, I’m passing along the travel bug to them, too. There’s nothing like creating family memories through travel. But what kind of travel planner are you? The way I see it, there are two distinct types…
#NikonMOMents, Part III: Horseshoe Resort (sponsored post)
Being a family travel writer for Canadian Family means that we get to visit some pretty awesome places. We’ve created so many memories this summer that it’s hard to choose a favourite, but ask my kids and Horseshoe Resort would be at the top of their list. We spent an amazing couple of days checking out…
It’s the Happiest Party on Twitter: #DisneyFamilyTravel
(Scroll down to RSVP; you can also RSVP with Listen to Lena!) In the mid-1960s, Walt Disney’s dream was to build a family resort destination like no other. The dream became a reality when Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971, featuring Magic Kingdom as the centerpiece. If you’ve ever wished to gaze upon Cinderella’s castle,…