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VacationVacation Destinations with Camps for Your Kids NearbyWarm summers and thousands of getaway options await day-trippers and provincial staycationers alike this summer in Ontario. Fretting over shipping the younger versions of yourself off to camp? Take the sting off by taking them along – at least partially – by hooking up with some of the following adult-friendly getaways with adjacent day or overnight camps for your kids: ![]() Algonquin Park/Muskokas Nine Biggest “Wow”’s at Parks Canada Sites, 100 Years LaterCanada’s national parks system – the world’s oldest – was created one century ago this year with Banff, Yoho, Glacier, Waterton Lakes, St Lawrence Islands, and Jasper the first members (Banff itself became a park 125 years ago). More than just a place to go camping, Canada’s national parks and national historic sites are some of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. 100 years after it all started, here are our picks for the nine most amazing jewels in the Parks Canada crown: 5 Tips for Kid-Friendly Road-Trips
Vacations with kids can be a roller coaster. And while the destination is often well-worth the journey, the journey itself can be a dream or a nightmare. Things To Do Before You Head to Walt Disney WorldWith so many things to see and do, a trip to Walt Disney World is a dream vacation for many Canadian families. Visit one of our CAA Travel Stores and have an expert help you plan out every detail of your trip from flights, accommodation, dining and park planning. We have exclusive offers on Disney packages, hotels, park passes, and more. Tangent Triptik: Best Roadside Spots Between Ottawa and Thunder Bay
Assuming you’re starting on the south end of this route (if not, just reverse the following), take Highway 417 to 17 to 60 out of Ottawa, continue on 60 through Algonquin Park until it connects with Parry Sound at Highway 400. Continue north from Parry Sound on 69 and take 17 at Sudbury along the shores of Lake Superior. This route adds about 1 hr, 45 minutes to the standard 20-21-hour trek between our nation’s Capital and the Sleeping Giant, but the bounty of roadside stop offs is well worth the extra hour-per-day (assuming you don’t plan to tackle this mammoth passage in one 24-hour-go.) Evolution of the Pet-Friendly Vacation
But a recent promotional image for the Radisson at Toronto’s Pearson Airport recently took the acceptance of four-legged friends up a notch as far as we’re concerned: Said promo displayed a virtual tour image of one of their suites with a fluffy white bichon frisse lying comfortably on a lavishly-made king-size bed – A move unheard of in such promotional material even five years ago. And that ad isn’t alone… Top Family Cruises in 3 Categories
As a result, cruising with your kids can be one of the most memorable vacations of your life. Here’s our look at how to pick the right cruise, the right ship, and the right combination of together and alone-time: For cruisers with kids, choosing the right ship is actually more important than your choice of destination. With the exception of all Disney ships and some of Royal Caribbean’s older vessels, the rule of thumb is the newer, the better, when it comes to selecting ships with child-friendly amenities. Local’s Guide For Things To Do With Last-Minute Guests Around Ottawa
You’re late cleaning, worrying if they’ll be early, and have maybe a few minutes to plan an interesting itinerary. So how to prove that you haven’t been asleep at the wheel when it comes to knowing the great tourist haunts in your town? We’ve got you covered: Just pick one or two options from each of the categories below and you’re on your way. Got a little more time? Pick, choose, cut and paste some of the delights below into an e-mail for your incoming family and/or friends to impress even the most discriminating out-of-towners. (You can thank us once the dust clears…) Cheap Cruises: 12 Ways You Can Afford a High-Sea Holiday
Finding the best deal possible (especially for young adults on a budget) is easier than ever, thanks to emerging technology that has increased the quality of cruise ships and increased the likelihood you can find a trip on one for comparatively little money. Here’re our top dozen suggestions, sorted by category: Summer Road Trip Series: Ontario EcoTourism GuideAn ecotourism escape doesn’t always involve skipping over glowing lava flows in Hawaii, or tiptoeing around the rainforest floor in Costa Rica. Nor does any camping trip automatically qualify as an ecotour. ![]() Right here in Ontario, you can enjoy thousands of unique green adventures not far from your backyard (well, not as far from your backyard as Hawaii.) Search the BlogRecent Posts
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