By Trina Hendry It was at least 20 years ago that I vacationed in Cancun, Mexico, and I was amazed by how much the destination had changed when I returned recently for a mini-vacay. What struck me most was the shift in vibe from Spring Break party central to a welcoming destination for families of all […] Read more…
When my husband Johnny Jet and I were first invited by Ontario Travel to visit York Durham Headwaters and take the Temperance and Temptation Tour, I admit, a lot of questions came to mind. York Durham who? Where is that? And what exactly does temperance mean? But that’s the beauty of what we do as […] Read more…
My father worked in agriculture so our family moved around rural Ontario a lot before settling in Mississauga, where I spent most of my childhood. I’ve always loved my home province – safe, friendly and bursting with natural beauty. Despite moving frequently and experiencing many small towns across Ontario, there’s so much more to explore, […] Read more…
Hawaii: It conjures up visions of beautiful beaches, incredible landscapes and sunsets for daysssssss. Warm sun, blue skies and a steady diet of fresh fruit and seafood. Yep, just thinking about Hawaii makes me want to hop on a plane and head there right now! Fortunately, I was just there, to learn more about the […] Read more…
I’ve been to Florida countless times and each time, I discover another reason to love the Sunshine State. It’s not only where I met the man who would become my husband, but it’s where he proposed to me and it’s a place we now travel to frequently to spend time with family. We recently spent […] Read more…
I’ve long been a fan of Ritz-Carlton hotels. I’ve had the good fortune to stay in Ritz-Carltons all over the world, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Doha to Denver. And I’ve just been lucky enough to check out the newly opened Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach. To say I fell in love would be an understatement. From […] Read more…
Traveling with carry-on used to be the only way I’d travel. It wasn’t easy to squeeze all the clothes, shoes, toiletries, hair products, must-haves and nice-to-haves all into an FAA-approved carry-on suitcase. But trip after trip, I did it. Editing as I went. Taking out those pretty shoes I’d only wear once on the trip […] Read more…
When my husband and I learned that we were expecting our first child, we were over the moon, excited beyond description. We dreamed about all the incredible ways our lives were going to change as we welcomed a baby into the world and I instantly went into mommy mode, decorating the nursery in my mind […] Read more…
Now that I’m a new mom, I’m (slowly) learning about all the ways to make family travel more manageable. I recently wrote about the Scandinavian brand Stokke (the luxurious car seat and stroller system designed in Norway) and now, I’m all about another Scandinavian brand: DockATot. Designed in Sweden, DockATot is a safe, snug and […] Read more…
When I heard the good news that my husband Johnny Jet and I were expecting our first child last year, I couldn’t have been happier and like most new moms, my brain went into overdrive, trying to figure out all the things I’d need to get our home ready for our new addition. The truth […] Read more…
