Should you stay at a Disney owned hotel or stay off-site when visiting the theme parks in Orlando? This is always the debate many families have when planning a Florida vacation. There are many benefits staying at a Disney owned property - especially if you're only visiting Disney World theme parks. However, after one of our recent family cruise vacations, we figured being on … [Read more...]
How Families Can Save Hundreds on Hotels with Priceline and Hotwire
Hotel costs can eat up a big portion of your family's vacation budget. There's a reason why so many people spend a lot of time reading reviews before finalizing their decision. The larger your travel group is, the longer your required amenities list is and the closer you want to be to the city center or major tourist attractions all play a big role in determining final hotel … [Read more...]
Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort – What to Expect
If you're thinking about staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort and are deciding about whether or not to upgrade to the Royal Guest Rooms at POR, you might find this review helpful. My daughter went through a Disney Princess stage so we decided to book a Royal Guest Room at Port Orleans Riverside a few years ago for one of our many Walt Disney World … [Read more...]
Baby Steps to Camping: Glamping in a Deluxe Cabin at KOA
Camping isn't my thing. It never really has been. A hotel or resort stay was usually part of my family's travel plans. We did rent a cottage several times but that's as outdoorsy as we got. When I met my husband in university he convinced me to try out traditional camping - you know with a tent and cooking over a fire pit for all three meals. I went two times and those trips … [Read more...]
Summer Weekend Getaway at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario
A few weekends ago my family was invited to check out summer activities at Horseshoe Resort's Adventure Park in Barrie, Ontario. We stayed overnight in a newly renovated two bedroom condo suite in the building across from the front reception desk and main inn. Upon arrival, we weren't really too sure what to expect as the building is pretty plain looking - grey concrete … [Read more...]