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Get all the latest travel news and more!Royal Caribbean Launches New Adventures From Barbados
Grandeur of the Seas Debuts Three Distinct Itineraries to the Sought-after Islands of the Southern Caribbean, beginning December 2021 Royal Caribbean International will for the first time call Barbados "home" next winter, offering travelers fresh ways to...
Sandals Resorts Announces Expansion To Curaçao
This week, Sandals Resorts International announced the signing of an agreement that will bring Sandals Resorts to a brand-new destination, at the Santa Barbara Resort on the island of Curaçao. Pictured above: Future home to the luxurious new Sandals Curaçao This will...
Fall in Love with Barbados
One year ago I was laying on the beach at a resort on the beautiful island of Barbados. 🇧🇧 It was my first true adult vacation—and it was memorable for many reasons. I got engaged!I fell in love with the Caribbean! And, I learned quickly that my mind’s creative juices...
Review: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort ~ French Quarter
Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is known as a hidden gem on Disney property. I heard many great things about French Quarter, and it's sister resort Port Orleans Riverside, leading me to book an early spring stay at the resort. The theming is colourful and...
Discovering Epcot
When we head down to Florida this spring, I plan on setting aside some time to check out some of the aspects of WDW that I overlooked on our last trip. At the top of my list--making sure I give Epcot the time it greatly deserves. This year, we will be lucky to be able...
Review: 1900 Park Fare
For a first time Walt Disney World visitor, a character dining experience is a must. At our first visit last May, I was pleasantly surprised with the character breakfast offered at 1900 Park Fare. As guests of the Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World's flagship resort,...
Value, Moderate or Deluxe?
If you are heading to Orlando anytime soon, you will be faced with a few decisions to make about your accommodations. Will you be staying at a Disney Resort, or off-site at a nearby vacation home or condo? Now that I've had the experience of staying at a Disney...
A look at DVC and The Villas of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
While vacationing this past May at Walt Disney World, I kept hearing about "Disney's best kept secret," the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). Essentially it is a timeshare. While it's marketed as a cost-effective way to vacation (save as much as 70 per cent on your Disney...
6 tips for enjoying WDW with young kids
Heading to Walt Disney World with young children can be both exciting and exhausting. The following tips should help make your trip more enjoyable for not just the kids, but parents too! 1. Plan to arrive at the parks early and return to your resort around lunch for a...
When you’re not at the parks…
After a long day, or in our case a morning, at the park, it's great to find a place to unwind. Luckily, there are many options to find an afternoon diversion, likely at your resort. Poolside fun Grab a bite to eat and watch your kids splash the day away. Disney is...
Planning Disney dining is an art
One of the most important things to do when planning your trip to WDW...Making your dining reservations. If you are counting on enjoying character dining experiences, or meals at the better on-site restaurants at decent times, you will need to plan your reservations...
Review: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is Walt Disney World's flagship resort and crown jewel. And yes, it is grand, in all senses. From the moment you walk into the five-storey lobby of the Victorian era-themed Grand Floridian, you are overcome with turn-of-the-century...
Picking the perfect place to stay
Being a first time visitor to Walt Disney World this past May, I knew I had to pick the perfect place to stay. Not just perfect for me, but perfect for my kids, my husband and my mom, who also came along. Originally, we had planned to stay at the newly opened Art of...
Bring this to your next potluck
In early summer 2011, the LCBO's lovely Food and Drink magazine featured a recipe that I just can't get enough of. Who would have thought that the combination of potato, avocado and arugula would be so amazing...? Ok, so it's not so far-fetched, but it's definitely a...
A Disney trip, fit for two princesses
Earlier this year, When I was in the early WDW trip planning stages, a friend told me to check out this video on YouTube. So glad I did...The accents! The soundtrack! The LIGHT-UP DRESSES! Roll the clip!