Travel

I’m so stoked because in a little over two weeks the Valentines Day/ Family Day (President’s Day) long weekend will be upon us. You might think this would be a super expensive weekend to travel, but you’d be wrong! I found some major deals – both for a sun getaway and a stay-cation in either Calgary or Vancouver. Wherever your plans take you, I hope you have a lovely winter long weekend!

Have you ever been to Parksville, a magical spot on Vancouver Island? If not, you’ll want it to be on your radar. This small city sports endless shoreline and offers easy access to ancient coastal rainforests. It’s one of those places where you can be adventurous, laze on a beach, steal away to a spa and get your fill of quality seafood. Here’s a look at what my family and I get up to when we visit.

January isn’t even finished yet and the reservation systems for camping in Banff National Park has already opened. Here’s a look at the best campgrounds in and around Banff, plus their amenities and info on how to reserve your spot.

If you’re anything like me, you could really use a break this (and every) winter. I’m sharing my best tips on how to make that happen, including how using a random holiday generator can help you find the right destination.

Travelling over the holidays is tough. If you’re bringing gifts you’re probably wondering: what can I take on a plane? Wrapped or unwrapped? I’ve got all the answers, plus some AMAZING products to giveaway. Tis the season, after all!

Figuring out what to buy everyone for Christmas is the bane of my existence right now. The only thing I know for sure is what to give frequent travellers. If you know someone travelling after the holidays or a person who flies as often as I do, you’re in luck. Not only do I have some super suggestions, but all these unique gifts for travellers will be given away by mid-December. Read on to find out how you can win.

We all know how hectic the holiday season can become. That’s why last weekend I stole away to Banff with my daughter. We met Santa, sipped mulled wine (me not her:), leisurely shopped for Christmas presents and swanned about Fairmont Banff Springs. If you’re looking for a low key, pre-Christmas getaway, you’ll find it in Banff. Here’s a game plan.

I often feel hopeless on social media. There’s a fine line between knowing what and when to post, let alone how to get it seen by your tribe. Lately, I’ve fallen off the wagon on Instagram, but I’m slowly dipping my toe back in the water. Knowing the right hashtags for your images is key. Here’s a look at the top hashtags to include the next time you’re sharing nature, wildlife or travel shots.

I’ve spent the past decade splitting my time between Calgary and Canmore. There’s so many new hotels that have cropped up in Canmore, it can be hard to keep track. Here’s a look at the best amenities each Canmore hotel, hostel, B&B and motel has to offer.