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

By //  by Vanessa Chiasson

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

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Travel Wales & England for the Family Adventure of Your Life

By //  by Jen Maier

On a recent trip through Wales, I was struck by how perfect it is as a family destination. From castles to beaches, hiking trails to adventure attractions, city lights and country walks: Wales has it all. You could spend at least a week or two taking in everything this amazing country has to offer with your family, and still come home wanting more. Travel Wales - But First Arrive in Manchester Start your trip by flying into Manchester International Airport, where you can hire a car and …

Filed Under: Europe, Travel Tagged With: family travel, family travel in wales, road trip, Travel, wales, what to do with kids in wales

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Surviving a Road Trip with Kids

By //  by Candace Sampson

When I was growing up, summer meant at least one road trip with my family. We lived 2.5 hours from the nearest airport and so most of our vacations involved a lot of driving and with five kids in the car, it was always an adventure. In retrospect, I mean. Now that we live several hours away from both sets of grandparents, road trips have become a way of life. I thought I’d share some of what I’ve learned about surviving a road trip with kids. You can survive – you might even like it – so …

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