Souvenir shopping is part of the fun on any family vacation but can get expensive quickly if you purchase every doll, t-shirt or mug your kids ask for. Here are some FREE Walt Disney World souvenirs that hopefully will make your kids happy. 1. Luggage Tags For families staying at a Walt Disney World Resort, you will receive a Magical Express package in the mail a few … [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...]
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...]