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Cruising is one of the best ways to see multiple destinations on a limited budget. Below are some of our best cruise tips and reviews for families who are thinking about or love to cruise.

Things to Do with Kids in Key West, Florida – ONE DAY ITINERARY

Post last updated June 16, 2021

Cruise Port Review - Things to do in Key West Florida with Kids

One of the ports on a recent Disney Wonder cruise was Key West, Florida. We had 5 hours in the afternoon to fit in in a little bit of everything - shopping, eating, tourist attractions and history & culture. Key West is charming, laid back and has an island like vibe to it. It definitely feels different than other other US destinations we've visited. The island … [Read more...]

St. Thomas with Kids – Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort

Post last updated June 16, 2021

What to do in St Thomas with Kids - get a Beach Day Pass at Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort

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...]

Hotel Review: Pre-Cruise Stay at Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport

Post last updated November 14, 2016

View from our Club Junior Suite room at the Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport

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...]

Hotel Review: Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco in Seattle, WA

Post last updated March 12, 2019

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle Review - Monaco Queen Queen Room is ample for a family of 4

A weekend road trip from Vancouver Airport to Seattle, Washington landed my family back at one of our favorite hotels - Hotel Monaco on 4th Avenue. Hotel Monaco is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown and one of four Kimpton hotels in Seattle. Known for being kid-friendly, pet-friendly and walking distance from many major tourist attractions, Hotel … [Read more...]

Pre-Cruise Hotel Review: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC

Post last updated November 14, 2016

Looking for a kid friendly hotel near Vancouver airport - check out our Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel review

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...]

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