[tweetmeme]I was recently reminded that being a tourist at home is a wonderful thing. My adopted city of Ottawa rightly boasts of its terrific canal, manicured bike paths, scenic hiking trails, and vibrant summer festival schedule; but I’m getting reacquainted with its pleasures on the food scene. (Blame it on my having two young kids… […]
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Today, I have a special guest blogger, Danny Starr of Roam Mobility. Danny is sharing his expertise: “How to save on roaming charges when travelling.” Thanks, Danny. (Please contact Danny for solutions to your roaming charges when traveling! His contact details are at the end of the post.) ==== There have been lots of stories in the news
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[tweetmeme]Packing for a week or two getaway can seem overwhelming… especially if you have children. It can seem like you have to lug half your home with you. Think about these tips. They might just ease your pain! 1. Think about the old adage: bring half the clothes, and twice the money. 2. Think about only using carry ons. Theoretically, sound
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[tweetmeme]It’s true – I LOVE Disney. My family’s been 17 times. It’s our vacation spot of choice. And I love helping other families plan their vacations so that they go soarin’ thru Disney. And while a ride (or 4) on Soarin’ in Epcot should be on everyone’s must-do list at Disney, I’m not suggesting you
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[tweetmeme]Anguilla (rhymes with va-NILL-a) is the Eastern Caribbean, 146 miles east of Puerto Rico, and 11 miles north of St. Martin/ St. Maarten. This little “eel” shaped island (its name is derived from the Spanish and French words) is long and narrow, and only 16×3 miles in size, but despite being small, it packs a
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[tweetmeme]A very “classy lady” is found in the Eastern Caribbean, just 11 miles off the coast of St. Martin. Anguilla (pronounced ann-GWIL-ah) is the northernmost of the Leeward islands, and is only 35 square miles in size (or 16 x 3 miles, at the widest points). Despite being small in stature, she packs a powerful “1,
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[tweetmeme] My first trip to Manchester, UK in December 2009 was certainly memorable. For one thing, I was given the award of “Top Travel Counsellor in Canada” by my company at the annual conference. The sensory overload of flashing lights, pumping music, and thunderous applause was magical. You don’t get many rock star moments in
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[tweetmeme] If you’ve decided you’re going to Disney, and it’s your first time; you’re going to get a lot of advice. I tell my clients that announcing you’re going to Disney for the first time is a little like announcing you’re expecting your first child. Those already in the “parent club” will congratuate you, smile,
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[tweetmeme] Regent Cruise Line has a reputation for being the best of the best, and it has won enough awards to prove it (including “Best Mid-Size Cruise Line” – Zagat 2009, “Best by Rooms” – Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2008, “Best Cabins” – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2008, “Best Rooms” – Forbes
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[tweetmeme] I took an amazing cruise to Alaska aboard the Diamond Princess with my husband, and two children (aged 2 and 8). We were joined onboard by other extended family members, and had a wonderful family reunion that let everyone share time together, while still enabling time to ‘do your own thing.’ We did the
