St. Thomas - part of the U.S. Virgin Islands - is a popular cruise destination on many Eastern Caribbean itineraries. We recently returned from a 7-night cruise vacation with St. Thomas as 1 of 3 ports of call. My husband and I have visited St. Thomas several times - before we had kids - and our visits were usually spent sightseeing and shopping around Charlotte Amalie - the … [Read more...]
Unique Fall Celebrations for Families at Velas Resorts – Day of the Dead
As we gear up for Halloween next week with costumes and candy, families heading to Mexico are invited to celebrate Day of the Dead at Velas Resorts. About Day of the Dead El Día de los Muertos (aka Day of the Dead) is a festival born from Aztec and Mayan cultures that focuses on remembering friends and family members who have died. Starting on October 31, private altars … [Read more...]
Planning a Family Vacation to Aruba
*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Aruba Tourism Authority. All opinions are 100% mine. Aruba has always been on my travel bucket list ever since the song Kokomo by The Beach Boys was released in the 1980s. Aruba which is part of the West Indies in the Caribbean is known for its white sand beaches with calm turquoise waters, and comfortable … [Read more...]
Win a Luxury Vacation to Sandals Resorts in Jamaica with CTS #FeelGoodMovies
Daydreaming about warmer weather and craving some sunshine? To celebrate the launch of #FeelGoodMovies (movies airing every Friday and Sunday night at 7 PM), Crossroads Television System (CTS), Sandals Resort and Air Canada Vacations want to send one lucky Canadian and a friend to Jamaica! ENTER NOW We've had a wonky start to Spring here in Canada and there's freezing rain … [Read more...]
Disney Dream 4 night Bahamian Cruise Review – The Short One
I realized there is so much I want to say and share about our Disney Dream Cruise that it may take weeks to write so I decided to do a short review instead and then go into more detail later. Dining on the Disney Dream Food Rating: A- Dining Service Rating: A+ There are 3 dining rooms on the Disney Dream as well as several fast food and buffet options on Deck … [Read more...]