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...]
Where to Stay During Winterlude in Ottawa: Holiday Inn Ottawa-Downtown Hotel Review
After hours of Winterlude fun, we spent our nights at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Downtown. This family friendly hotel is located a few blocks away from the main streets of the downtown core which made winding down after an adventure filled day more relaxing. Here's what we loved about the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Downtown: Central … [Read more...]
Weekend in Toronto: Fairmont Royal York
One of my resolutions this year is to travel locally with the family. The holidays were stressful - decorating the house, shopping and wrapping presents, planning dinner parties and then rescheduling them due to ice storms, snow storms and a polar vortex. My husband and I agreed we needed quick staycation getaway with the kids to decompress from all the holiday … [Read more...]
Is It Worth It? Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort Review
Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort is one of Walt Disney World’s Moderate resorts – the middle of the road category of hotels owned by Disney. It is a sprawling resort compared to its sister resort Port Orleans French Quarter (my favourite moderate resort). About Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort There are a little over 2000 guest rooms which are divided … [Read more...]