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Girls Getaway

Maple, Montebello, Music, Memories: A Girls’ Getaway With Ford

By //  by Vanessa Chiasson Leave a Comment

Was ‘Despacito’ REALLY the song of the summer for 2017? Every road trip beings with a moment of reflection and introspection, doesn't it? The status of 'Despacito'  weighed on my mind and I knew just who to debate it with. Our girls getaway to Chateau Montebello, was all about what really matters. Like the pros and cons of Justin Bieber singing in Spanish, or what songs are truly indispensable on a cross country journey.  When it came to debating the big questions in life, …

Filed Under: Quebec, Test Drives, Travel Tagged With: chateau montebello, comfort drive, Ford, Ford Flex, ford wellness, Girls Getaway, Quebec, road trip, travel with ford

The Ultimate Girls’ Getaway in Ontario’s Highlands

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

One of the best vacations I ever had happened less than an hour from my front door in Ontario’s Highlands. As someone who travels a lot and has seen some amazing destinations, I’ve thought a lot about how a trip so close home remains in my Top 5 travel experiences. The company for sure helped; the weekend was spent with girlfriends who were up for an adventure as much as I was. The utter ease in getting there didn’t hurt either. We didn’t have to arrive at an airport hours early, or spend most …

Filed Under: Canada, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: almonte, Girls Getaway, long weekend, ontario travel, ontario's highlands, perth, spa getaway, summer travel, tay river, things to do in Ontario, weekend trip

Chicago

By //  by Candace Sampson 6 Comments

Sometimes, you just need to get away.....from your kids....and your husband. Believe me, you are a better mother and wife for it. Or at least that's what you can say to justify it. Mommy needs a break. Mommy DESERVES a break. So grab your besties and plan a weekend. Here is a perfect weekend escape to Chicago....or Chickago as my friends and I have dubbed it. We even had t-shirts made. We're kind of crazy that way. Affinia Chicago This boutique hotel is located a block from the Magnificent …

Filed Under: Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Candace Derickx, Chicago, Garrett Popcorn, Girls Getaway, Girls Weekend, Graham Elliot, Life in Pleasantville, Travel

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