Salty’s on Alki Beach in West Seattle is a popular restaurant for families, couples and tourists. I had read about the brunch buffet at Salty’s for months leading up to our Seattle trip and quickly made a reservation soon after our flights were booked. We pulled into Salty’s parking lot on a cloudy Saturday morning and were greeted by several metal sculptures and a … [Read more...]
Escape the City – Half Moon Bay, California
During our first visit to San Francisco with our daughter, we took a break from the busy city and headed south to Half Moon Bay - a laid back and quaint town in between San Fran and Santa Cruz. Known for it's boutique hotels, independently owned shops and restaurants and kid friendly activities, we spent an entire day exploring and eating. We left San Francisco around … [Read more...]
Hidden Mickeys at Disney
When people visit Disney, they often spend there time at the parks, relaxing at the resort or having fun on the cruise ships they're sailing on. It was after my first visit to Disney World with my husband during a babymoon when we discovered the world of Hidden Mickeys. And now that we travel with our kids, we are always on the lookout for them. Mousekeeping staff … [Read more...]
Disney World Deluxe Resort Hotels – Should You Book?
When you start planning your Disney vacation you probably begin to have questions about which type of resort is best to book. If you plan to stay an on-site Disney property there are different class levels - Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Villas. You can read about Value and Moderate resorts in my previous posts. Today, I’m sharing a bit about Deluxe resorts – the pros, cons, … [Read more...]
San Francisco with a Baby
5 years ago we took our very first flight as new parents with our daughter. Instead of heading to a nearby destination in the same time zone (ie. Walt Disney World), we decided to go crazy - or somewhat outside of our comfort zone. We boarded a plane and headed west to San Francisco. The 5.5 hour flight from Toronto was a piece of cake. No tears, no ear pressure problems … [Read more...]