Three mountains and a quaint, pedestrian village are strong reasons why you should plan a winter visit to family-friendly Sun Peaks Ski resort. (via thetravellingmom.ca)
British Columbia, Skiing

The Best of Family Fun at Sun Peaks Ski Resort with Kids

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Skiing and snowboarding for Spring Break is my idea of a fun and care-free family holiday. Sun Peaks Resort, located north of Kamloops, BC, and a five hour drive from Vancouver, is consistently voted as one of the top ski resorts in Canada. Three mountains and a quaint, pedestrian village are strong reasons why you should plan a winter visit to family-friendly Sun Peaks Ski resort with kids. The Mountains Sun Peaks is the perfect family-friendly ski resort. There is lots of…

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Do you know how to pack a suitcase for your family? These tips on how to pack for every member of your travel family will have you ready to fly in no time.
Packing, Travel Tips

How to Pack a Suitcase: Packing Check List

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The phrase ‘I have nothing to wear!‘ does not hold true for those savvy travellers who know how to pack a suitcase. When I travelled as a child, flying was a very special occasion that required us all to dress up for the flight in our Sunday best. Old habits die hard, and I still do this today. The benefit in my mind is that flying is still a special occasion, and who knows? Upgrade to Business Class, anyone? p.s. Don’t…

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Whether you're travelling for a long weekend or a month-long tour of the continent, here's how to pack a suitcase in six easy steps. Tip number 3 may surprise you!
Packing, Travel Tips

How to Pack A Suitcase in Six Easy Steps

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Yes, this is enough luggage for five weeks of family travel. I was taught the Art of Packing a suitcase by my mother. She was a master at filling every nook and cranny to ensure every item found a place in our bags. It’s a simple system that incorporates many common sense elements, and I swear by it when packing for a weekend or a one-month holiday. How to Pack a Suitcase in Six Easy Steps 1. Assemble Gather the items…

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The only way to travel by air is with carry on luggage that fits under the seat or in the overhead bin.
Packing, Travel Tips

Travel with Carry-on Luggage: the Only Way to Fly

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When I was a child, my brother and I were each responsible for our own suitcase, a brown, vinyl ten-pound (empty!) monster with no wheels for carrying comfort. Suitcases today are a marvel of engineering. Lightweight – under 5 lbs – with high-tech rolling wheels and in many cool designs to fit every style and budget. It’s got to be lightweight, and able to roll down a cobble-stone street without losing a single wheel! Why Carry-on Luggage The inconveniences, delays…

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Travelling with a baby can be a challenge. These baby travel tips for airplane travel will help you navigate calm and sunny skies.
Babies, Family Travel, Travel Tips

Travelling with a Baby Isn’t So Bad

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I was one year old for my first plane trip. I don’t remember the experience of course, but there is one story from that journey that is worth retelling. My parents, who were very experienced travellers, decided it would be a good idea to give me some Gravol prior to our overnight flight overseas. They reasoned that the medicine would knock me out and I would sleep well on the plane. Unfortunately, our plane was somewhat delayed and all the…

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