VICTORIA IN THE RAIN WITH KIDS We arrived in Victoria during the South Coast of British Columbia’s worst weather related power outage in history. But you wouldn’t know it as soon as we got into Active Pass, the waters were calm and the weather was sunny. But it did not stay sunny. Despite the […]
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A First Timers Guide to Cruising with Kids from Vancouver: Holland America’s Koningsdam Review
Imagine my surprise when I found out that there were 125 kids on board our summer voyage with Holland America. You see, families are increasingly attracted by the level of service and amenities offered on Holland America’s mid-size luxury liner. Holland America was our first cruise, something we had always wanted to do. It is […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cruising from Vancouver to Alaska with Kids
Last summer I took my first cruise with my kids from Vancouver. We took the Holland America Koningsdam from Vancouver to Alaska on a 7-day round trip voyage. I am pretty well-traveled, and so are my kids, but cruising was totally new to us. And I think we made almost all of the first-timer mistakes. […]
10 Fun Things to do in the Fraser Valley with Kids this October
If you are looking for things to do in the Fraser Valley with kids this October then you are in the right place! The leaves are crunching and fall events are in full swing. Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Langley, Surrey and Chilliwack have plenty of things to do as pumpkin patches are bustling, children are filing lines […]
Fill your Fraser Valley Bucket List with These Top Things to Do
The Fraser Valley lies just outside Vancouver British Columbia and is often overlooked, despite its growing list of things to do. Whether you are looking for wide open spaces and farm living, or quaint neighborhoods with boutique shopping and eating, there is plenty of things to do in the Fraser Valley. It is a region […]
Inn On Long Lake Nanaimo Review
Your Vancouver Island Visit needs a stop at the Inn on Long Lake We spent Christmas at the Inn on Long Lake in Nanaimo, British Columbia while we visited Vancouver Island on Canada’s West Coast. Three nights in our one bedroom suite and it felt like a home away form home. Modest in appearance from […]