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...]
Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort – What to Expect
If you're thinking about staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort and are deciding about whether or not to upgrade to the Royal Guest Rooms at POR, you might find this review helpful. My daughter went through a Disney Princess stage so we decided to book a Royal Guest Room at Port Orleans Riverside a few years ago for one of our many Walt Disney World … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa
The Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa is located on the edge of downtown Fort Worth just off the highway. The hotel is walking distance (15 minutes) to Sundance Square and Fort Worth's Historic Cowtown Coliseum (located in the Stockyards). The Fort Worth Water Gardens (a must see if you're first time Fort Worth visitor) is located right across the street from the … [Read more...]
Is It Worth It? Disney’s All Star Sports Resort Review
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of Walt Disney World’s Value Resorts – the most affordable category of hotels owned by Disney in Orlando, Florida. Our contributor Deb vacationed in Florida at the end of January 2015 and shares her thoughts on Disney's All Star Sports Resort below. ***** Last month, I made my 5th trip to Disney World. It goes without saying it's my … [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...]