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    Family Travel Experts Weigh in on Their Favourite Chicago Attractions

    October 17, 2017 - By 

    I don’t think it’s possible to be disappointed when you visit Chicago. One of the largest cities in the US., Chicago is rich in culture, cuisine, music, and shopping too! Whether that’s a romantic weekend adventure or a fun family getaway, there are many Chicago attractions that make it a worthy travel destination for your next trip. While I adore Chicago I know many travel bloggers have been more frequently than I have. And several call Chicago home, so I thought I’d ask the experts to share their thoughts and picks for Chicago attractions you cannot miss! The Insider’s Guide to…

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    The Best Cruise Ship Water Slides in the World

    September 26, 2017 - By 

    Where are the Best water slides? That’s a question many adventure loving travelers will want to take into account when booking their cruise. All cruise lines have wonderful ports of call, on board entertainment, amazing food, and more. But cruise ship water slides and cruise waterparks are a HUGE deal for families who cruise. We love cruising. A cruise is great value for many types of travel junkies. For the true water lovers out there, like us, it’s important to know the best water slides at sea, especially if you’re headed on a family cruise. After all, water slides add…

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    Gatineau and Outaouais Region Celebrate Canada 150

    September 1, 2017 - By 

    This year Gatineau in the Outaouais Region of Quebec has some remarkable reasons to visit. MosaiCanada 150 and the brand new Canadian History Hall exhibit in the Museum of Canadian History were the most powerfully charged of all the experiences I had this summer travel season. If you are Canadian, you need to see this. It’s hard not to be moved seeing Canada’s history on display. MosaiCanada 150 and the new exhibit together are powerful narratives about Canada’s story. Gatineau Becomes a Riot of Colour Summer is short in Canada and this year it vanished quickly, with the strange cool…

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    Ziptrek EcoTours – My Favourite Birthday Trip Yet

    August 29, 2017 - By 

    This is the birthday trip I will look back on when I am 90 and GRIN from ear to ear. Ziplining down Mont Tremblant with Ziptrek Ecotours was a brilliant adventure I will not soon forget. Ziptrek is a zipline tour with a difference and it is one of the most thrilling courses I have done so far. If you have ever been to Tremblant you know it is spectacular. Quebec is simply one of my favourite destinations and the Laurentians are a Canadian treasure. In fact, if you have not yet been, then what are you waiting for? In…

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    Tremblant International Blues Festival – All the Shades of Blues

    August 10, 2017 - By 

    The village at the base of Mont-Tremblant is awake in a riot of Blues, Purples and Golds. Spotlights, instruments, televisions, bleachers decorate the pedestrian village. Crowds of all ages fill the streets and common spaces between restaurants and shops. Here the sights and sounds of the International Blues Festival wake you up and lull you to sleep in the middle of the month of July at gorgeous Mont-Tremblant in Quebec. On the 24th ever occasion of the Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant I am visiting with a group of travel writers. Together, we are experiencing the best of all…

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    Visiting Lion’s Head, Bruce Peninsula #findthelionshead

    August 1, 2017 - By 

    Recently we were guests of Bruce County while visiting the area and as such we received accommodations and other compensation to share this experience with others.   Lion’s Head, just south of Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, is a beautiful and unique spot to visit. This area is laid back, picturesque, and friendly as we discovered recently when we spent the weekend exploring Bruce County. I’ve been to the Bruce Peninsula every year since I was a child, and it is truly one of the best ambassadors for nature’s beauty that anyone could find. However, until this summer I’d never…

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    Huntsville, Alabama – Out of this World Attractions

    July 11, 2017 - By 

    Huntsville, Alabama is gaining popularity as a tourist spot for those visiting the south. And there are good reasons, as I discovered recently, when I visited this vibrant city. With everything there is to do and see in Huntsville, it’s no wonder tourists are catching on. From the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to the Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama has a host of family friendly things to do. Family Fun in Huntsville, AL If you’re planning a trip to the southern part of the U.S., Huntsville, Alabama should be on your radar. This city is vibrant, smart, friendly, and the food is authentic southern comfort…

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    Beach Hacks to Decrease Headaches and Increase Fun

    July 6, 2017 - By 

    Beach hacks are hot right now all across the web, and why wouldn’t they be? We are smack in the middle of prime beach weather. And while the beach is a great place to spend the day, it can wreak havoc on you and your stuff if you aren’t careful. Between the sand and the water, the beach can be a dangerous place for property, especially when it comes to electronics. As a beach lover, I decided to bring my readers my top beach hacks to make any day at the beach better. Beach Hacks to Save Your Stuff and…

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    Weekends are a Blast at Sherkston Shores

    June 27, 2017 - By 

    Waterslides are our jam. So, when I heard that Sherkston Shores on the banks of Fort Erie near Port Colbourne had waterslides, and cute cottages, and beachfront, well I was in. Same can be said for my teens, and trust me teens can sometimes be a hard sell. That’s the lovely thing about Sherkston Shores – it’s a beautiful beachfront location that truly is fun for all ages. Our Family Retreat Sherkston Shores welcomed several influencers for a blogger retreat this month over a four day weekend. The drive was manageable at a bit over 3 hours from London, Ontario.…

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    The Harmony of the Seas Cruise Ship – Seven Things You NEED to Know

    June 13, 2017 - By 

    The Harmony of the Seas Cruise Ship is an amazing and entertaining cruise ship vessel. But there were a few NEED TO KNOW things I couldn’t fit into the first post about our experience cruising with Royal Caribbean earlier this year. It’s only fitting that the biggest cruise ship on the ocean (as of January 2017) The Harmony of the Seas Cruise Ship demand a couple of posts. Most Asked Harmony of the Seas Questions Here are the answers to your most pressing questions about this cruise ship. Is it too big? Will I wait for everything? What kind of room is best…