The Great Barrier Reef will easily make anyone's bucket list of must-see visits when planning a trip to Australia. On my first trip Down Under I was 18 years old and on an exchange program so I didn't have much control over what I was able to see and do during my time in the country. While I was grateful for all the wonderful sights I was able to take in, I always regretted not being able to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. While planning a family visit this past September, we … [Read more...]
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef with Kids
January 24, 2018 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Top Things to do in Sydney with Kids
October 26, 2017 By 15 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Whether you're visiting Sydney from out of the city or out of the country, we've rounded up some of our favourite family activities from our own visit to Sydney from Canada. From exploring the many coastal beaches to getting to know the Australian wildlife, these are our top things to do in Sydney with kids. Plus, a way to visit them all without breaking the bank. Top Things to do in Sydney with Kids Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo is a gorgeous world class zoo with sweeping … [Read more...]
3 Reasons We Loved Featherdale Wildlife Park
October 20, 2017 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received complimentary passes and perks to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, all opinions and experiences are my own. Located less than an hour from the city of Sydney and on route to the Blue Mountains, you'll find Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale is home to the largest collection of Australian native animals in the world making it a fun and educational visit for Sydneysiders and International guests alike. Planning an Australian adventure or thinking of … [Read more...]
Insider Tips To Know Before You Go To Universal’s Volcano Bay
October 12, 2017 By 37 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We visited Volcano Bay as part of the Family Forward Conference, all opinions are my own. Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando's newest park, making it the third as it joins Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. But this theme park is so different than the other two because it's a full water park with a fun and vibrant polynesian theme. Water is Life. Life is Joy. That's the philosophy celebrated at Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park and it resonates throughout the park. … [Read more...]
Sherkston Shores RV Resort on Lake Erie
June 21, 2017 By 26 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
disclosure: We received a complimentary stay with Sherkston Shores, however, all opinions expressed are my own. With days upon days of clouds and rain, this spring was getting a wee bit depressing, so when the opportunity came to visit Sherkston Shores on Lake Erie and the forecast actually called for sun and high temps, we couldn't pack fast enough! Sherkston Shores is an all ages beachfront RV resort on over 560 acres of land. Whether you like to rough it for the weekend … [Read more...]
What’s on your checklist for a relaxing March Break?
March 6, 2017 By 15 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. It’s been a long winter and you deserve a break. Fortunately, it’s coming up in March! If you have a vacation planned, I'm super jealous 'cause this mama is stuck at home. We had planned on going somewhere warm this spring and then noticed that 4 out of the 5 members of our family needed their passports renewed and well, there goes … [Read more...]
