Deciding where to stay the night before a cruise is sometimes a difficult decision to make. Do you want to stay near the port to make embarkation easier and squeeze in a little sightseeing before boarding? Or do you go for a more relaxing and quiet night before a cruise? After a jam-packed weekend in Seattle, we decided an airport hotel stay would be sufficient. We had to … [Read more...]
Pre-Cruise Hotel Review: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC
This past summer my family spent a week on the west coast – Vancouver and Seattle, to be exact – and on 7-night Alaskan Disney cruise. Our flight from Toronto to Vancouver was delayed for unknown reasons, and instead of arriving in Vancouver at 11PM our time, we touched down at 1:30AM EST! After a long flight, the last thing my husband and I wanted to do was spend another 30 … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario
So what does one eat after a busy day at Blue Mountain Resort? We had a kitchen in our room at the Westin Trillium House but opted to eat out because we were just too pooped at the end of the day to cook. You know, mini putting, pedal boating, coaster riding and clenching onto the side of the open air gondola (oh that was just me, not my husband or kids) -- having fun is … [Read more...]
Summer Experiences at Blue Mountain Resort for the Entire Family
My family recently revisited Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, Ontario and spent two days taking in the incredible views, having fun in the sun and getting a little creative. If you're thinking about heading out to the Collingwood area here's 5 activities your family might enjoy: Apex Bagjump New this year at Blue Mountain Resort is the Apex Bagjump. Climb up to … [Read more...]
Summer with Santa at Santa’s Village in Bracebridge, Ontario
Santa in summer? What a brilliant idea! We recently visited Santa's Village in Ontario cottage country and it was a thoroughly entertaining day for the kids and a pleasantly relaxing day for the parents. This amusement park has the perfect combination of rides (for all ages), animals (reindeer and petting zoo), and waterpark (splash pad and beach) all set to the backdrop of … [Read more...]