One of the biggest decisions you make when deciding on your family vacation is where you'll stay. Where you sleep and relax can have a huge impact on your holiday if the accommodations don't work for you! This Thursday, join me on Twitter as we discuss some exciting new options across the United States for your next family vacation! **This is an event in partnership with Westgate Resorts. Official Rules are below.** Orlando, Gatlinburg, Branson, Kissimmee...the list is endless on where …
Plan Your Perfect Winter Escape to Quebec’s Eastern Townships
The Eastern Townships is the third most popular tourist destination in the province of Québec (after Montreal and Québec City) and attracts more than 6 million visitors each year. The region boasts four Québec parks and four ski centres. Most of Québec was developed by the French. The Townships however were developed by the Loyalists from New England in the late 18th century. When driving through the quaint towns and villages, you will note the founders’ influence in the …
Why the GoPro is the Perfect Family Travel Companion
I'm not gonna lie. I was a little annoyed with all the GoPro advertising showing athletes and daredevils jumping out of planes, climbing mountains and such. I mean, sure that's adventurous and everything but it's not as hardcore as this parenting gig is. Seriously, if there's any group on earth that needs to keep their hands free while capturing all the action, it's parents. If you want to really give the GoPro a whirl, strap it onto the head of a toddler just learning to walk...I kid, I kid. …
Ten Things to Do Before You Travel
Spring break is approaching fast and if you're like most people in North America, you're so over Polar Vortexes. In a few weeks thousands of people will be getting out of Dodge and hitting warmer climates. The question is, how many of them will be totally prepared ahead of time? Reduce your stress now with these ten things to do before you travel at spring break! Check Your Passports! I've heard countless stories of people who were surprised to find out that their passport was expired the …
Excitement Builds for Diagon Alley at Universal Studios
The first time I walked into Hogsmeade, part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, it elicited an emotional response that surprised me. A huge lover of the books I was absolutely gobsmacked at how the book had been brought to life so realistically. For me and my daughters, it's a place where you can truly suspend your reality for a while and let the magic take you away. Since it opened in 2010, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been drawing that response from …
