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Visiting the Magical Isla Holbox with Kids

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I started hearing about a little island near Cancun called Isla Holbox (pronounced Hol-BOSH) a few years ago.  People raved about the island and its sandy streets with no cars and laid back vibe as being one of Mexico’s last unspoiled beach towns.  It sounded like the perfect spot for us to start out 3-month adventure, but I was hesitant to get my expectations up. 

Bloggers reluctantly wrote about it, not wanting to spread the

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Complete Guide To Canadian Airlines and the Destinations they Fly

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For most of air travel history, Canadians have gotten the shaft when it comes to flight availability, cheap tickets, and cool far-flung routes. We’ve watched our neighbor to the south get the most amazing flight connectivity, while we’ve had to pay higher prices for less exciting destinations. However, as of 2022 there are now more airlines, flight routes, and direct international destinations than ever before.

That’s right Canadians, it’s time to travel. With the addition of many low-cost airlines to Canada’s sky, all the airlines have had to pull up their socks

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Our 3 Month British Columbia Roadtrip

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After our winter as skibums in BC, we moved onto our trailer for our next adventure in covid summer 2021. After a quick one-week reno of the trailer, in late April we headed to the coast of BC in search of milder weather just as increased covid restrictions rolled out making interprovincial travel challenging.

We had mapped out a route that would see us visit destinations on the coast, Vancouver Island and the interior –

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The Best Things to Do in Whistler in Summer with Kids

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Whistler is the premier ski resort in Canada and many might discount it as a winter-only destination.  However, Whistler has just as much to offer in the summer with its world-class mountain bike culture, awesome natural environment and quality resort facilities. In this post, we will highlight the Whistler family activities that we enjoyed most. You might notice that quite a few of them involve bikes!

Located less than 2 hours from Vancouver, along the

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Adventure is calling — and so are these Prime Day deals on travel luggage

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Make packing a breeze with a super sleek travel bag.  (Source: iStock)

Make packing a breeze with a super sleek travel bag. (Source: iStock)

It’s summer, which means it’s time to bring out the map and plan the summer getaway of your dreams! When preparing for your trip, it’s always wise to bring what you need–and a little extra, just in case. For this, you’d need a reliable and spacious suitcase or two. So, whether you’re planning to stroll along the streets

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Our 2022 summer guide to the best vacation and staycation gifts

Summer is finally here and with the incredible weather we’re having there’s no doubt we’re all looking forward to jetting off, heading for the beaches here in the UK or enjoying the best staycations ever. This summer feels like the world of travel is getting back into action, and we’ve been seeking out some of the best new products on the market to ensure your family holiday goes perfectly. From stylish swimwear, games and toys for kids, mobiles and smart watches that teens will love and the best gifts for a summer at home we think our summer gift to

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The 5 Best International Travel Insurance Companies for 2022

With demand for international travel to destinations around the globe back in full force and many airports experiencing staffing shortages, buying travel insurance makes more sense now than ever before. Sure, prices for airfare and hotels are causing sticker shock among those who are ready to explore, but having a travel policy in place will ensure you won’t lose the money you spent if your trip is canceled or interrupted for reasons beyond your control.

While many travel credit cards offer some forms of travel insurance coverage as a cardholder perk, limits tend to be low and you typically won’t

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17 Most Popular Tour Destinations To Visit In 2023 According To Experts

TravelAwaits looks into tour trends now that a test to return to the U.S. is no longer required.

We reached out to some of the top tour operators in the world, G Adventures, Tauck, Intrepid Travel, EF Go Ahead Tours, Trafalgar, and Globus, to find out whether the U.S. dropping its testing requirement has had an impact on bookings, and also to identify emerging tour trends. Here’s what they had to say.

Tour Bookings On The Rise

We asked major tour operators if they have seen an increase in bookings now that the U.S. has dropped its testing requirement to

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