It’s time for a trip to the happiest place on Earth, but making the right choice of where to stay could have a big impact on just how happy you walk away. Disney offers 3 categories of hotels - Value, Moderate and Deluxe. Their Value Resorts are perfect for those looking to splurge on something other than accommodations. Disney Value Resort Hotels There are 5 … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Hotel for Your Family
Whether you're traveling with 1 or 10 kids, deciding on where to stay can take days, weeks, and sometimes months of research. How do you choose the right hotel for your family? Unlike your pre-baby days, it's no longer just about the cost of the room. Other factors come into play when you travel with young children and the type of hotel and room you reserve determines the … [Read more...]
Embracing Winter at Winterlude in Ottawa, Ontario
Winter - the season we Canadians love to hate. Did you know that Canadians complain about the weather the most? Yes, it's true. I heard it on the news and had a good laugh - I totally fit the bill! A few weekends ago I decided to quit with the whining and just embrace it all at Winterlude - cold temperatures, ice, snow, layers upon layers of clothing. I put on a fake smile … [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...]