For many years Costa Rica was thought of as a travel haven for backpackers and thrill seekers. There were very few all-inclusive resorts and it was just not a "Family Travel" destination. This's all changing! Central America has become a much sought after travel destination and Costa Rica is leading the way. Several years ago my husband and I spent two weeks in Costa Rica seeking ultimate thrills and experiencing every adrenaline rush possible. We loved the country and it's …
Bathing Suit Confessional
We're taking the kids on a mini-vacation to an indoor water park later this month, where we will either have an absolute blast bonding together on water slides or catch waterborne Hepatitis. I started to pack a few things we'll need on our trip and one look at my current stretched-out, chlorine-faded swimsuit had me panicking. Maybe there's a way out of this, I wondered. I can probably fake an illness or give myself nervous diarrhea, but the kids will be disappointed and frankly, we've …
Still Lacking a Summer Vacation Plan?
Do you have a summer vacation plan? Or are you still on the fence about where you're going? In our household we are just starting to see our summer vacation plans take shape. Happy to stick close to home in the summer, we're planning several road trips within our home province of Ontario this year. While that might not sound very exotic, it's incredible what you can find in your own backyard when you look around. In fact, I think summer is the perfect time for many of us to embrace the near and …
Surviving a Road Trip with Kids
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 …
How To Pack a Diaper Bag for Travel
Having visited 15 cities in the past year we were well stocked and prepared for our travel adventures but then all of a sudden, the Little Monkey turned one. A toddler. We heard many horror stories about traveling with toddlers and braced ourselves for a tiring trip to Mexico. Luckily for us, our trip to Tulum and Playa del Carmen was no back breaking, ear piercing or tantrum throwing experience. After our many travel escapades I can confidently say that a well packed bag is key for an …
