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Pinery Provincial Park, Lake Huron, Sand Dunes

Find Summer Perfection at Pinery Provincial Park

By //  by Louise Gleeson 3 Comments

I grew up in Southwestern Ontario, so a last-minute trip to one of the many area beaches was an easy outing for my family. Now that I'm raising my own family, going back to those beaches always fills me with a wonderful nostalgia. We don't live close enough to make it a day trip though, so camping at the Pinery Provincial Park has become an annual summer trip for us and something we look forward to when the snow is still on the ground.  Campsites The Pinery Provincial Park is a …

Filed Under: Ontario, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: beach, best beaches in Ontario, blue flag beach, camping, camping near London, camping near Toronto, family, glamping at provincial parks, Grand Bend, Great Lakes camping, Lake Huron, Ontario's Southwest, Pinery, sand dunes, vacation

Top 10 Travel Apps

By //  by Katja Wulfers 2 Comments

A great travel app should make your life easier, whether you’re camped out under a beach parasol in Martinique or backpacking between B&Bs in Slovenia. There are countless — really, I lost count — apps available for day-trippers and world adventurers to help you prepare a trip, and once you’re on the ground, make the most of the places you’re visiting. I’ve narrowed it down to ten basic apps that will help you save money and time, and avoid headaches. At least travel headaches. What you do …

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5 Reasons to Rent From Airbnb on Your Next Vacation

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

Whenever I'm at home too long, I start to get the travel itch. The need to wander is strong with me and so when it comes to finding travel accommodations, I like to keep my mind open. I'm just as happy in our RV, as I am in a vacation home, or in a five-star hotel. What I do look for above all though is my three C's—clean, comfortable and convenient, which is why I'm currently crushing hard on Airbnb.     Since falling in love with skiing last year, we've been spending …

Filed Under: Quebec, Travel, Travel Tips Tagged With: affordable, airbnb, apartment rentals, family travel, group travel, home rentals, Mont Tremblant, skiing, vacation

48 Hours in Vancouver

By //  by Katja Wulfers 1 Comment

Imagine you’ve booked a ski holiday in Whistler, but the best flight to the west coast has you arriving on Friday and your lodging and lessons don’t begin until Monday. What are your options? Many British Columbians might be easier going than those of us scurrying down Bay or Wall Street, but unrolling a sleeping bag and firing up a camp stove in front of the Chateau Whistler is frowned upon. Spend the weekend in Vancouver instead and avoid arrest and frostbite.  48-hours is not enough …

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