When you’re planning a travel experience for your family, your lodging or accommodations are important. You’ll see a lot of hotels and resorts that brand themselves as being family-friendly. When you arrive, however, it might feel like that’s not necessarily accurate. Being truly family-friendly can also mean different things to different people, and it’s more …
Everyone loves heading out on an adventure, but traveling with young children is an adventure in and of itself. On one hand, taking your kids on a road trip or a holiday is a fun and rewarding experience for both of you. It can be so much fun to see them discover new experiences and …
While everyone loves a vacation, the cost of a trip can make planning that perfect getaway challenging. But planning ahead can make a big difference! Whether you choose to go with your children, with other adults, or alone, there are plenty of amazing vacation options out there. And if you plan far enough in advance, …
Traveling with kids can be complicated at the best of times. And it gets even more challenging when you start visiting new countries with different languages and time zones! As parents, we naturally want to expose our little ones to experiences that enhance their growth and development, and travel is a great way to do …
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There’s no better way to recharge and connect as a family than taking a family vacation. And if you have one coming up, you’re probably already planning all the fun details! But when kids are involved, doing some safety planning is important too. Before you head off on your adventure, make sure to consider these …
Planning a vacation? If you’re finally taking to the skies again, make sure you’re travelling in style with these 5 travel must-haves for the most luxurious vacation ever! From travel makeup to wine bags, adding these items to your vacation packing list will help you make the most of every minute of your trip!
There’s so much to consider when it comes to taking that giant leap of faith and launching your own business from home. When I started my website almost eleven years ago, I never could have imagined all the work it would take, and how much I would learn along the way! And I also never …
As a family that loves to travel, the coronavirus outbreak caused a lot of changes to our plans. In fact, we had to cancel both a couple’s trip to the United States and a family trip to Edmonton because of the outbreak. But as flights gradually reopened, we started once again to make some tentative …
Some people aren’t great with words. Some people are OK with words but have no desire to keep a wordy travel diary. Others just love photography. If you fall into one of these groups, and if you like to travel, a photo travel diary may be the perfect way for you to preserve all the …
Planning family travel is always challenging. And in some ways, it can become even harder when kids start college. Picking a destination that satisfies multiple ages and interests is tough! But there are places that can provide plenty of interesting activities for older children, cultural opportunities for adults and fun for younger kids! Use this …
These days, having young kids is no barrier to jetting off on wonderful adventures and discovering amazing new places. Vacationing with young children can be enormously rewarding, and traveling from an early age can be eye-opening and educational for your little ones. New experiences, exotic foods and unusual sights are even more exciting when seen …
We’ve all heard it before. “Are we there yet?” they cry out from the backseat. Even though it’s only a 30-minute drive, the kids are bored after just a few minutes! Road trips can be a great way to save money on a vacation and see more places on your trip, but driving long distances …
Everyone loves a vacation and most of the time, with good reason! What could be better than escaping the daily grind to enjoy new places and sights? But, every once in a while, people experience vacations that go wrong. From natural disasters to becoming ill to missing flights, there are plenty of problems that can …
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As much as I love to travel, it can cost a lot of money…especially for my family of five! Prices of everything from food to utilities are only going up, and flight and hotel prices are no exception. But with a little planning, it’s still possible to enjoy an amazing vacation without spending a fortune. …
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I’m always fascinated by how many amazing jobs are available in our modern age. As a teenager, I had no idea how many different ways there were to earn a living! But as fulfilling as some jobs can be, most of us are only doing that job to pay for our cost of living…and hopefully …
There’s no better way to bond and have fun with family and friends than with a party. And to make a good thing even better, consider taking that party to a far-off destination! Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a graduation or a birthday, choosing one of your favourite party holiday destinations can help ensure the …
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When you were a kid, how did you and your siblings pass the time during a road trip? If you grew up pre-Internet, you probably remember sitting in the back, staring out the window as the scenery rushed by, maybe teasing your siblings and, of course, asking “Are we there yet?” approximately every 15 minutes. …
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Have you always dreamed of traveling abroad to another country and spending more than a week engaging in the culture? For some people, this will always remain a dream. After all, the average person has a career, a family and responsibilities. And you can’t just up and leave them…or can you? No matter what kind …
Life can get stressful. In fact, it does get stressful and from time to time, we can find ourselves yelling a hearty “I need a break!” Well, I’m here to tell you that you do, and it’s a very well-deserved one at that! What I’m also here to tell you, however, is to consider setting …
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Traveling with kids is a challenge, and that’s especially true with two kids. When both are also under two years old…well, let’s just say challenging probably isn’t a strong enough word! Today Katelynn from Hampers and Hiccups is sharing her tips and tricks for making traveling with 2 under 2 just a little bit easier! …
Traveling has plenty of perks, but it also requires a lot of preparation. And that’s all the more true if you are in a wheelchair. The unexpected can happen during trips, and some events you may not be prepared for. For wheelchair users, the challenge is even greater, so you always need to think ahead …
For many, there’s a new code of conduct while on the annual family vacation: no electronics! If your kids have their noses stuck to their smartphones, iPads or tablets, they will miss the world around them, and you’ll lose out on valuable family bonding time, which is usually the point of the vacation in the …
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I’ve always believed that travel provides endless enriching opportunities for both adults and children, so travel has always been a priority for my boys and me. From a simple road trip to an exotic cruise, we’ve had the chance to enjoy all kinds of adventures together. But one of my favourite travel getaways with my …
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Summer is coming, along with summer vacations and travel. Traveling with kids is challenging whether you’re going for a day trip or a week-long vacation, and one of the major issues is what to feed the little ones while on the road. Here are six great tips for keeping your kids fed when you’re away …
It’s no secret that I love to travel, and it’s something I’ve made a priority in my life ever since I was a child. But it’s also something that can get expensive very quickly, so finding a new way to save money when I’m on a vacation is always exciting for me. Recently I found …
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As a travel junkie, pretty much any time of year is a good one for a vacation in my mind. But summer is especially good of course, since the kids are out of school, most parents have more free time and planning a road trip is a breeze! For the ultimate fun-filled travel experience, knowledge …
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With spring finally here, it’s time to start making plans for the warm weather and in this house, that always means doing a little travelling. My boys and I love to travel and whether we’re planning a long vacation somewhere exotic or just taking off for a few days to visit family, we always have …
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I have a few great passions in life and one of them has always been travel. Whether it’s a quick weekend trip to see family or a month-long vacation overseas, being out in the world exploring is something that I live to experience. And while I might occasionally wish for a vacation on my own …
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March break is here and for many families, that means a trip across the border for a quick vacation or journey to visit family. In fact, one in four Canadians plan to escape winter by taking a trip down south. I love popping down to the United States for a few days of shopping, entertainment …
Over the last year, I’ve had the chance to do a fair bit of travelling. I went to different Canadian cities, toured around the United States a bit and even headed to the Caribbean. And for many of those adventures, my boys were with me. It goes without saying that we had the time of …
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Winter is one of the best times of the year to travel with your family. Whether you’re visiting loved ones over the holidays or heading somewhere tropical to escape the snow, there are all kinds of reasons to take to the skies and head off on an adventure. But your adventure will be even better …
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When it comes to family travel, most parents romanticize about what that upcoming vacation is going to be like. But the truth of the matter is that family vacations can often be full of stress, grumpy kids and sheer disappointment. But don’t unpack those suitcases and cancel the camping spot just yet! We’ve got some …
