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What’s a girl to do? I’ve been to Las Vegas several times and adore that hot city in the desert. Hubby, on the other hand, is not so keen. He’s never been, isn’t wooed by the emblematic Vegas experience that most Canadians are drawn to – the gambling, the shows, the shopping, and the food… Continue reading Las Vegas for the Outdoor Adventurer
As Eddie Murphy’s character learned in “Coming to America,” things are a bit weird in the United States. Our Big Macs® are big, our dogs are small, and we bleed coffee and artificial cheese. We’re the country that has laws against selling peanuts on Wednesdays and harassing the mythical beast Big Foot. Next time you’re… Continue reading Strangest Things You’ll Only See in the U.S.
Winter tends to be a time when people like to stay indoors, watch movies, and perhaps warm up by the fireplace, however, this couldn’t be any further from the truth in Quebec City! This is one place where people embrace winter to the fullest especially during Carnaval de Quebec. I had the pleasure to spend… Continue reading Embracing Winter at Carnaval de Quebec
The wind may be blowing and the temperatures may be dropping, but in Toronto there’s plenty of reason to go outside. This city doesn’t slow down during the winter months, and here are some events to prove it. So bundle up and get ready to discover what Toronto has to offer! Embrace winter at IceFest… Continue reading 4 Toronto Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
Get your tickets and put on your go-go boots: Music festival season is upon us. If you want 80s hair metal bands coming back from rehab, hip-hop artists doing it and doing it and doing it well, and tweens squeaking about unrequited love, there’s a music festival for you. Once you have hidden your flask… Continue reading Biggest U.S. Music Festivals of 2015
Walt Disney World is one of those vacation destinations that is truly perfect for the entire family, and for any age. Unfortunately, there is an age where kids just want to be seen with their parents less and less. For some, heading to Disney World with teens in tow can be a frustrating experience. We… Continue reading The Best Walt Disney World Attractions for Teens
Drake is considered a “rap star,” Taco Bell® now sells breakfast, and overalls are back in fashion–the world is a strange place. To commemorate the wackiness of this place we call Earth, there are a number of museums dedicated to all things strange. Here are some of the weirdest museums in the world: That’s What… Continue reading The Top 5 Strangest Museums in the World
Beach vacations are one of the number one things families plan for each year. Whether you are planning your beach-side escape for a week, or a month – this is one of the best and most popular travel itineraries you’ll find. Here are what we believe are some of the best 7 Family Friendly Beach Destinations In Florida… Continue reading Family Friendly Beach Destinations in Florida
Napa, Napa, Napa! Listening to some folks talk about California wine brings to mind that famous line from The Brady Bunch, where one of the younger sisters complains that the talk is always about “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha.” Sure, Napa has some of the best wines on the planet. Sure, the wineries are sleek and sexy.… Continue reading Six Great California Wine Areas Not Named Napa