Well the year is coming to an end and I wanted to thank everyone for reading my travel tips this year and I look forward to 2009! It has been a very interesting year on a lot of fronts and travel will continue to be something that we need to make the most of considering the money and effort we put into it. Please let me know if there are particular topics that are of interest to you and I will do my best to research and report back. I want to thank everyone that participated in last month's... More »
Not sure about you, but I'm not a winter lover, and if I can’t get my family away for a winter vacation, I’ve found that I can survive the season by taking a short trip or two. You don’t have to travel far or break the bank to take advantage of what many local hotels and venues have to offer. Last year, for example, I booked a couple of nights in downtown Toronto at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. My husband, daughter and I checked in on the night of December 25th, so that I could be in the heart... More »
Have you ever taken a vacation over the holidays? Seeing family is amazing, and the holidays are my favourite time of the year BUT getting away to warm weather and having someone else do the cooking, cleaning and entertaining sometimes seems very appealing. One of the trends we see in the travel business is families traveling in groups during the festive season. You keep all the “spirit” of family, just not at your house! Package vacations and cruises are perfect for this with a variety of activities tailored to appeal to several generations. Granted, it is a more expensive... More »
You are probably not thinking about a fall getaway BUT I have a deal that you might want to consider. This is something very exclusive for AIR MILES Collectors and I am going to share it with all of you and if you do not belong to the program you can join at no cost and take advantage of this deal. Ok, so the deal is a 40% discount on an Exotic Eastern Caribbean cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines. Plus you will receive $100 USD shipboard credit per stateroom booked for you to spend on your cruise! The cruise leaves... More »
Ah, New York, New York, and I am hoping that I am not the only person on the planet that has not visited this amazing city…. I do plan on doing so, in the next year or so and NOT as a family trip but as a “girls only” weekend away. That is why I am living vicariously through my friend who recently went to New York with 4 of her closest friends for a “Sex and the city” weekend. Don’t take me literally here as I am not suggesting that anyone plan on going away for an affair –... More »
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of experiencing the "New" Club Med, it is something that you should really consider as a vacation option for your family. Known for its active family vacations, Club Med has re-invented and re-invested to position itself as a leader for upscale family vacations, with the focus on creating a happy holiday experience for EVERYONE, no matter their age or interest. To deliver on its promise, Club Med spent the last six years or so tinkering with its roster of resorts. It "closed and disposed" of about half of its... More »
I know that for some of us JUST traveling with our family is an adventure in itself. Believe it or not Family Adventure Travel is one of the fastest growing trends in North America. This type of vacation is very different from being pampered at an all-inclusive or at unlimited buffets on the cruise lines. This is the type of vacation where you have an opportunity to really bond with nature, different cultures and, of course, your family. We work with a Canadian company called G.A.P. Adventures who specialize in all types of Adventure Travel. The family tours came to... More »
Spring is in the air even if it seems like winter will never leave us. And now is the time to be thinking about your vacation plans for this summer, and if you are considering a European holiday, the earlier you book the better. Europe continues to be the top pick for Canadians; but with family in tow -- unless you know exactly where you want to go and/or you have friends and family to visit -- you really need to think about what you want. Europe is a big place with something unique to offer in every country. Years... More »
I cannot believe that it is already the first week in February – where did January go? As much as I don’t love winter, you really can’t beat those beautiful crisp days where you can spend hours building forts and snow “people”. And with February comes the last minute plans for Spring Break. If you haven’t already booked your week (or two, in some cases, as some school breaks tie in nicely with Easter this year), you are probably hanging out close to home, which is what I am doing. Unlike January and February, you can’t always count on... More »
The team at urbanmoms.ca is pleased to introduce Sandy, our newest addition to the Ask urbanmoms.ca team of experts. Sandy is responsible for Package Vacations and Cruises at AIR MILES Travel. Check out Sandy's advice in our Women's Intuition Video: Travel Expert. Join her here regularly for tips, tricks and exclusive vacation deals! Welcome to the World of Travel! Happy New Year and welcome to my first ever Ask urbanmoms.ca post. I am very excited to be part of the urbanmoms.ca community, and I really hope that I can provide some good tips (and DEALS) so that you and... More »
