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…
Everyone knows what a honeymoon is but say the word ‘babymoon’ and some people may not be entirely familiar with what you’re talking about. That’s because the concept is relatively new. Some say Wills and Kate, undeniable arbiters of style and trends that they are, really shone a spotlight on the idea back in 2013 […] 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 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…
One of the hardest things about traveling constantly is staying healthy and fit. When I’m at home, it’s so much simpler. I have easy access to healthy and nutritious foods but on the road, I tend to eat what’s quick, easy and nearby, which means I’m not always making the healthiest choices. At home, I […] Read more…
I love landing in Europe and my recent trip to Ireland was no exception. Flying from Toronto to Dublin on Aer Lingus was a dream, thanks, not in small part, to the lovely, lilting Irish accents that greeted passengers upon boarding the aircraft and our bulkhead seats that gave us access to a baby bassinet. […] Read more…
As a former ‘carry-on only’ kind of traveler, I would never dream of packing my hair dryer when I travel. In an effort to conserve space and streamline my packing process, I’d eliminate anything that I knew the hotel would already have. That included shampoo and conditioner and of course, a hair dryer. Why take […] 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…
I feel like people fall into two categories. Those who not only know what a babymoon is but have lots of suggestions on where to go and what to do. And those (ahem, mom!) whose eyes widen at hearing the word and ask, “Now WHAT is a babymoon?” For those who fall into the latter […] Read more…
Having traveled to 65 countries in the past 10 years, you could say I’ve learned a thing or two about travel. I’ve learned so much about the people and places I’ve visited, explored local cultures and tried my fair share of regional cuisines. And I’ve also learned how to travel easier, faster, better … and smarter, […] Read more…
