The Florida road trip that started in Daytona Beach continued on to St. Augustine. Known as the Historical Coast, there are stories to be told in every corner of this town. As we drove through, Kellen spotted Ripley's Believe It Or Not and an old stone fort. Those two things alone were enough to sell him on St. Augustine, but there was even more to discover. We started out on the Old Town Trolley Tour. The Old Town Trolley Tour is a Hop On, Hop Off guided tour of the town. The guide … [Read more...] about Florida Road Tripping Part 2: (Not so) Hidden Gems in St. Augustine
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Florida Road Tripping Part 1: Daytona Beach with the Inquisitive Teen
My son Kellen is a seeker of knowledge. At any given time you can find him searching for information online, watching documentaries and reading books. He also enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. People always comment about how quiet he is and imply that he is very shy. While he is a little shy, for the most part I believe he is just introspective. He listens and learns, and when the opportunity arises he shares his favourite tidbits. Kellen's interest in learning and exploring made him the … [Read more...] about Florida Road Tripping Part 1: Daytona Beach with the Inquisitive Teen
Preparation is Key for Healthy Travels
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Before heading off on your next family vacation you will want to follow these simple steps for ensuring your whole family stays healthy during the trip. Bacteria such as enterotoxigenic e.coli can be found in everything from drinking water to undercooked foods, so consider oral vaccines like Dukoral to prevent diarrheal illness. Get your immunizations. Since viruses like Hepatitis can be found in places like swimming pools, immunizations … [Read more...] about Preparation is Key for Healthy Travels
Are you flying this spring break? Follow these security screening tips
If you’re like the thousands of Canadians who will take to the air for a vacation this spring break, the Canadian Air Transport Security (CATSA) has advice that will help you go through security in no time. Family friendly tips Good news! When you’re travelling with children under the age of two, you can bring liquids such as milk, breast milk and juice that exceed the 100ml restrictions in carry-on baggage. Just have the containers ready to present to screening officers for a quick … [Read more...] about Are you flying this spring break? Follow these security screening tips
Disney World Vacations Made Simple
I spend what most people would consider an unreasonable amount of time thinking about Walt Disney World, and as a result I've become very familiar with the process of planning a Disney vacation. If you are planning your first visit to Disney World, or if it has been a couple of years since you were there last, here are some important tips for Disney World vacations made simple. Know what to expect at Disney World Disney World consists of four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs, … [Read more...] about Disney World Vacations Made Simple
10 Family Friendly Activities in Florida
Florida is a popular destination for Ontarians and others around the world, but they may be missing out on some of the fabulous family activities available in the Sunshine State. Here are ten family friendly activities you can find throughout Florida. Disney World. This is likely the most popular family activity in Florida and there's good reason for it! Perfect for all ages, Disney has something for everyone including rides, shows, characters, education, animals and great food! With … [Read more...] about 10 Family Friendly Activities in Florida
