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We just got back from an amazing cruise in the Mediterranean with the Mouse! What a trip! If you’re thinking of taking a Disney Mediterranean Cruise, you need to do it soon as Disney is stopping their Med Cruises this year. (Although they might be going back in 2013…).
Either way, if you’re planning on going on a Disney Cruise with the family (or just want to live vicariously through us), read on for some great tips to help you get more out of your family cruise vacation!
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After our first visit last year, we became hooked and traveled again to camp out at Sherkston Shores Beach Resort and Campground, a camping/trailer/waterpark resort near Niagara Falls, ON. Along with three other families, we braved the forecast of rain and thunderstorms to see if we could have as much fun as last year. Here’s what happened! Read the rest of this entry »
What a blast! Our latest summer vacation took the family into the US to enjoy Myrtle Beach in the summer and then we passed through the capital city of the US, Washington DC.
Now, all of our research, fun places to eat, things to avoid and other tips and tricks are here for you to help with your planning. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s Part 2 of our trip to Myrtle Beach and Washinton, DC with all our tips and reviews.
We hope the reviews help you as much as we enjoyed the trip! Read the rest of this entry »
This is really a Love/Stress relationship for me. On one hand, I LOVE taking vacations and holidays with my family and cherish the memories we have. On the other hand, I STRESS about the trade-offs of cost versus quality, the myriad of options to choose from, etc. However, after having done this for the past three years, I’ve come up with three tips which have made life a bit easier for me, and now I’m sharing them with you with the hope that they’ll help you too!
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When Friday rolled around and Spring Break officially started, I had visions of getting loads of things done (a la David Allen for all you time management gurus out there) until Clean Mom uttered those fateful words… “Why don’t we just pack up and drive to Florida?”
From that moment on, I knew I would get nothing done. However, what I did learn were a bunch of tips to share with all you parents who are thinking of doing this trip some time in the future. May these time and money saving tips help you as much as they helped keep my sanity (and bank account) intact. Read the rest of this entry »
When a close friend moved to Ottawa, it presented the perfect excuse to take the family up to visit Canada’s Capital in the wintertime.
One of the main Ottawa attractions during winter is Winterlude (or Bal De Neige in French), dubbed as “Canada’s Winter Celebration” by its organizers. It was our first time going to Ottawa so here’s a summary of our trip, with all its high (and low) lights, and a plethora of time and money-saving tips embedded in the story! We hope you get some great ideas to make your next trip to Ottawa … Incredible! Read the rest of this entry »
We’re back from our trip to GWL-Niagara and we have some great new tips to help you enjoy your time at “The Lodge”.
From the Arcade to the Spa and from the Antler Shanty to Check-in, we asked the managers in each division to give us their best ‘secret-tips‘. So get ready to save even more time and money at Great Wolf Lodge! Read the rest of this entry »
“I take vacations as an investment in memories with my children.” – Nido Qubein
From our first time to our fourth return trip in 2009, Great Wolf Lodge (or GWL) has been an annual tradition for our family. While it isn’t the cheapest place on the block, GWL has something for everyone and, with a bit of searching, you may even find some codes to save some money! Here are the quick tips you need to know for your busy family to have a great time while not breaking the Bank! Read the rest of this entry »
Winter has finally arrived! With the season comes a slew of winter activities for your family to take part in from skiing to skating and from sledding to winter festivals! When it comes to festivals (for any season), the hard part is finding where and when they’re happening! If you’re facing this challenge, have we got a site for you! Read the rest of this entry »
As an Incredible Dad, one of your preordained roles is to ensure that all family vacations turn out to be spectacular! (no pressure…)
Well here’s a summary of our trip to New York with all its high and low points. May it help you as you plan to make your family’s vacation Incredible! Read the rest of this entry »
We just got back from an amazing cruise in the Mediterranean with the Mouse! What a trip! If you’re thinking of taking a Disney Mediterranean Cruise, you need to do it soon as Disney is stopping their Med Cruises this year. (Although they might be going back in 2013…).
We provide Busy Dads like you with the best tips in order to help you have more fun and be more successful as a father!