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Puerto Vallarta has many cultural experiences that will enrich your family holiday time in the sun. Ways to enjoy Puerto Vallarta culture on your vacation.

Follow the Sun to Puerto Vallarta Culture Festivals

By Claudia

Do you feel it? There’s a chill starting in the air… it’s time to start planning a winter getaway to Puerto Vallarta! You know that Puerto Vallarta has beaches, sunshine and great resorts, but this Mexican vacay hotspot is much more than just a beach getaway. This popular sun destination offers a multitude of cultural experiences that will enrich your family holiday time in the sun. Here’s just a sample of the many opportunities to enjoy Puerto Vallarta culture. Many Ways to Enjoy Puerto…

Even if you aren't a skier or snowboarder, there are still plenty of ski-free family fun activities in Whistler Backcomb. From bouncing to ziplining, here are our tips for family friendly Whistler.

Canada, Family Travel, Whistler

How to Enjoy Family-Friendly Fun in Whistler Beyond the Slopes

By Claudia

There’s no denying the obvious, the ski season will soon be upon us. Even if you aren’t a skier or snowboarder, there are still plenty of ski-free family fun activities in Whistler to enjoy. From bouncing to ziplining – and snowflake-eating! – here are our slope side activity tips for family friendly Whistler, British Columbia. Family-Friendly Fun in Whistler Beyond the Slopes Escape! Whistler Escape! Whistler is a real-life gaming experience where you work as a team to escape from different scenarios by solving puzzles and…

Mexico

Beach + Sun Fun in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

By Claudia

Our spring break cruise stopped in three Mexican cities during our one week holiday. By far, Puerto Vallarta, was our favorite port of call. It had been over 25 years since my last visit to what was then a sleepier seaside town. Today, Puerto Vallarta is a bustling and busy tourist center that regularly tops ‘Best or Most Romantic or Favorite Beach Destination’ lists from Conde Nast, About.com and Trip Advisor. The charming resort town of Puerto Vallarta is located in the state of Jalisco…

The affordable ocean playground of Myrtle Beach is packed full of fun, family-friendly activities. Here are the best things to do in Myrtle Beach with kids.

Family Travel, United States

Best Things to Do with Kids in Myrtle Beach

By Claudia

This travelling girl from north of the 49th parallel has a crush on the American South. The pull of a warm climate, genteel manners, copious glasses of sweet tea and loads of deep-fried goodness tempt me in ways that I can’t logically explain. How fortunate then, that my travels brought me to the affordable, tourist epicenter of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where I encountered all of the above. Here are the best things to in Myrtle Beach with kids and families. Best Things to…

Amazing experiences don't have to cost the earth. Lonely Planet's Best Things in Life are Free travel guide offers tips for your inner travel frugalista. Credit:

Giveaways, Travel Tips

Lonely Planet Best Things in Life are Free Book Review + Giveaway

By Claudia

I love hotel butlers, swish cocktails and luxury travel as much as the next traveller. But at heart, I’m a bit of a frugalista when I’m on the road. One of my favorite words in any language is free. So imagine my joy at the arrival of Lonely Planet’s The Best Things in Life are Free travel guide! This new, hardcover book lists more than 880 sights and experiences in over 60 cities worldwide. It’s the new travel bible for my inner cheapskate. After all, the more…