Japan We visited three cities in Japan. Each of these cities were so large, it wouldn’t make much sense to shove it all into one section. Therefore I’m going to divide them into three sections, starting with Kyoto, the first…
Triple Food Destination! Part 1: Hong Kong and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Taiwan, and then finish with a trip around Japan. That is the hot locations-pack of 2017. We discussed the trip half a year before it happened, and before we knew it we were on our direct flight from…
10 Most Captive Camping Spots in India
Camping is a beautiful retreat away from modernization. India is a diverse country in terms of geography as well as culture. The geographic diversity of India provides the best camping spots. If you have decided to try camping, then here…
5 Valleys in India that are a Must See
India is blessed with great picturesque beauty. The green forests, undulating hills, beautiful lakes and valleys, rivers are the major attractions of India. The wonderful landscapes with marvelous wonders of nature along with sceneries in this country are attracting many…
Best Places To Visit In Chicago
Chicago Awaits You! What to do and where to stay. They call it the Windy city but do you know why they call it that? Not the wind that blows through the beautiful architectural buildings but local legend says its…
Vietnam Highlights
Vietnam is best known for its culture, food, landscape and its heroic history. I got to experience a little bit of all these things during my 3.5 week stint through this epic country, and I’d love to share some of…
Planning Your Vietnam Itinerary
Experience Vietnam Astonishingly exotic and utterly captivating, Vietnam is a country of breathtaking natural beauty with a unique heritage. Located on the South China Sea and known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities, it’s also a…
Discover Beijing Culture – Stories From The Road
Traveling to China was something always spoken about back home in London, but I guess also was being the next James Bond Hollywood star, each laughed away because it just wasn’t the norm in the community. Fast forward to October…
Cozumel Dune Buggy Tour Review
I have to start off by saying that this was one of the most enjoyable days I’ve ever had on any vacation I have ever been on. We pre-booked our Cozumel Dune Buggy Tour when we booked our cruise…
Our Norwegian Western Caribbean Cruise
First Time Cruisers After much planning and more than 6 months of waiting, we were anxious to set sail on our cruise. My sister Colleen and her hubby Mike had experienced their first cruise the year before and decided it…
Don Cesar – Loews Hotel Video Review
My family and I fell in love with the Don Cesar last year when we visited St. Pete Beach. This hotel was our one major splurge on our trip. Because we normally spend three weeks to a month on the…
GoPro: Shark Dive with Reef Oasis Dive Club Bahamas
Dive sponsored by Reef Oasis, camera sponsored by GoPro. Because parents are people too I decided to go and have a fun trip just for ME! I have always been fascinated with sharks and I see the beauty in them.…
Memories Flamenco – Cayo Coco, Cuba
The Memories Flamenco resort in Cayo Coco, Cuba was where my beautiful daughter took me for my birthday. We had an amazing mother/daughter trip. The resort is beautiful. The nightly entertainment is the best I’ve seen. Professional quality. The beach…
You Can Travel Alone
All moms know and appreciate a solo trip to the grocery store, the library or, on really bad days, just sneaking in a solo trip to the bathroom. These types of trips are important, immediate life-savers. But let’s face it…
Atlantis Bahamas – Unforgettable Family Vacation!
I have to say that Atlantis in the Bahamas ranked us as one of the best family vacations we have ever taken. The grounds are gorgeous, lush walkways through the resort, the larger than life aquariums, great restaurants, beautiful beaches and…
Family Trip to Montreal with Kids
Well it has been way too long since I have wrote a traditional trip blog so here is my well overdue family trip to Montreal with kids – what a blast we had! For a little end of school year…
Bossier City LA
Our Weekend in Bossier City LA In early August, my husband and I found ourselves without kids for two whole weeks, so we wanted to make the most of it and plan some “adult time”. So two other couple friends…
Our Mediterranean Cruise Adventure
This was our first trip to Europe so we decided that a good way of covering a lot of territory would be a cruise. This way we could see some key sights and keep expenses low since meals are included…
Viva Las Vegas
Flying into Las Vegas, it is as if the city itself is a mirage; desert, desert, desert and then BAM, a city so lit up you wonder how you couldn’t see if from your departing airport. After checking into our…
Traveling With Kids
Traveling with kids requires planning, patience and perseverance. Whether you are traveling on foot, by car or on a plane, there are some strategies to keep your children occupied and reasonably happy without you turning into their main source of…
Great Wolf Lodge Reviews – Niagara Falls
When you live in southern Ontario and you have kids, a weekend visit to Great Wolf Lodge is pretty much mandatory. When your schedule is packed and you only have a few weekends free as a family to take a…
Miami South Beach – My favourite city ever!
I realized it has been a year now since Tiffany and I have been writing blogs and I have yet to do a blog on my very favourite city in the world – Miami South Beach. Really I LOVE this…
Best Western Atascocita Inn & Suites – Humble Texas
In April 2014, my hubby and I were planning a trip to Houston for a Doctor’s appointment at Texas Children’s Hospital. Since we live 3 1/2 hours away and the appointment was early in the morning, we decided to go…
Destination Wedding
I thought I would share this with brides-to-be who really are unsure if they want a traditional church wedding. When my then boyfriend popped the question, i was thrilled and excited!! My first thought was, “Wow, I totally wasn’t expecting…
Florida West Coast, Indian Rocks Beach
Well I usually don’t want to give away my very favourite secret finds but I have to share how much I love Indian Rocks on the Florida West Coast. We are off in a couple of days for a 2…
The Perfect Weekend In NYC!
Ever wanted to know the what to do in New York City? There is so much to do and it can be really daunting! At least I think so! I have been to New York with my girlfriends a handful…
Bandera Texas – Harley Davidson Road Trip
Bandera – “The Cowboy Capital of the World” Bandera Texas calls itself the “Cowboy Capital of the World”. And after our little Harley Davidson road trip last May, I can honestly say, they’re not kidding. This was one of the…
Christmas shopping in Buffalo
Every year for the past 7 years I have been Christmas Shopping in Buffalo with my girlfriends. My first trip I had a 6 month old and I was nursing! BUT! I did not want to pass up on the…
San Antonio the Urban Vacation – where to stay
Tiffany and I took a trip with our husbands to the very lush and historical town of San Antonio, Texas. We were there for a very special reason as our SEO internet expert for Fanatic Tourist got married! San Antonio…
Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! I love that family and friends come together to give thanks, it is something I feel we often lose site of throughout the year. I also love the cottage. So my blog is…
Travel Adventures on a Girls Weekend Buffalo Shopping Trip!
This blog is going to take a bit of a different angle adding a little sentimentality as another birthday comes and goes. As I turn 42 I think about how much my travel adventures are such a huge part of…
Riverboat Scenic Tours
My husband and I spent 15 days aboard a brand new “Scenic Tours Ship” Day Jewels of Europe River Cruise 2014 (Budapest to Amsterdam) Each day was filled with a choice of amazing activities, the variety of onshore excursions that suited…
Road Trip with Kids
Virginia Beach Bound A family road trip with kids…. It made me a bit nervous at first…the thought of a long road trip with 2 small children. We loved the idea and just hoped our boys whom are 5 and…
Niagara Falls Family Fun
So I know what you are thinking – Niagara Falls with the family? The place known for honeymoons and heart shaped tubs. Well my kids loved it so much my 4 year old son has requested we go back for…
French Quarter New Orleans hotel, one block from Bourbon St
French Quarter New Orleans I have a group of old friends that are living in my hometown. We get together every year at least once…for the quintessential “girls long weekend”. We have been traveling for long weekends together for years…
Review – Le Square Phillips Hotel and Suites Montreal, Canada
After a long year of paperwork, we finally had our interviews for our K1 and K2 Visas in Montreal on January 22, 2013. I wanted to pick a nice place to stay and make the trip like a mini-vacation for…
Orlando Florida Adults Only Vacation
You can’t imagine Orlando without kids but when my husband went on business mid-February there was no way I was not coming along to escape the cold – even if it was the home of ‘a small world after all’. So I started researching and found the Waldorf Astoria Orlando – yes the same owners as the Waldorf New York set up a property in Orlando. It is fantastic. The rooms are a top notch beyond anything else you will find in Florida, the service was so outstanding you could be New York city (Miguel at the front desk treated me like a rock star so you gotta love it!) It has a great pool and poolside service (find Jason and you won’t regret it except for the number of drinks you consume as he is always at your side, for me it was bottomless Mimosas).
Orlando Disney Holidays – Where to Stay with Kids
Blog 2 for me and starting to get the hang of this. Ok so don’t worry I will not start each blog this way but the plan is to file each blog by city so if you ever want to read about a location for a vacation you can find great travel ideas by looking under the city or country. My whole goal is to give you suggestions for great places to stay that are clean, contemporary and in a decent price range. With that, you will find that I really like Florida as a travel destination. Since I am a little long winded and have so much to say I am going to break this blog into two parts – this week will be ‘Orlando Disney Holidays with kids’ and next week will be ‘Orlando Disney Holidays without kids’.
I Love New York
I love traveling, so choosing a theme for this blog was particularly hard for me. I have been to so many fabulous places, and had so many cool adventures… But over-all I would have to say the place that makes my spirits soar, and my heart beat wildly when I see the city skyline…is New York City!