It has been a strange winter season, from going to -30℃ to +7℃ in a matter of days, honestly I could not keep up. I’ve had several winter jacket options ready to go, but the one jacket I almost always reached for was the Venustas Heated Jacket. I’ve always been heated jacket curious, and I was all too happy to put this Venustas jacket to the test. Venustas Heated Jacket Review After Use So what’s a heated jacket about anyways? A heated jacket refers to a jacket that has a battery pack (removable) that is mainly designed for cold weather sports and activities. They allow you to enjoy the outdo ..read more

When it comes to everglades airboat and swamp tours, Florida is the place to be. If you love gators, birds, and the occasional swamp cow… well my friend, this is the blog post for you, because we found the best everglades airboat and swamp tours in Florida! We recently visited Florida as a family during March Break, and it was my mission to find the best everglades airboat and swamp tours in Florida! It’s Florida after all, and I love seeing some gators! In comes Wild Florida, the ultimate playground for Airboat and Swamp Tours, Aligators, Sloths and Safari Tour all in one spot. Nestled in t ..read more

Disney World on a budget is not necessarily two things that are often tied together. That said, if you plan smartly and make a few travel modifications you’ll find that you’ll be able to experience the best of Disney World on a Budget! See how we booked a week of Disney for a family of 4 for UNDER $5,500 USD We live in Canada, and for simplicity sake I have kept all totals in USD which is the local currency of most of our purchases. Conversion isn’t great for Canadian Currency at the moment, but it could be better one day. The only exception is the flight portion, which we redeemed our frequen ..read more

As i’m typing this post, it’s March and I haven’t seen snow in over a week. This is not normal for Quebec or Canada. Usually March is a great time of year to get some spring skiing runs in, but it seems mother nature had other plans this winter. While the past season included a monumental snowstorm for Atlantic Canada and a stretch of severe cold across western Canada, El Niño stole the show with one of the warmest winters on record and minimal snow for many. Will this pattern continue through spring? To answer this question, The Weather Network has issued their Spring ..read more

We just got back from Steamboat Resort in Colorado and had a fantastic time. We stayed at the Steamboat Grand Hotel, and I’m here to provide you with the ultimate Steamboat Grand Hotel Review. To read our Steamboat Ski Resort review, please head over to the in-depth blog post found here. About the Steamboat Grand Hotel The Steamboat Grand features 328 beautifully appointed guestrooms in a variety of sizes and styles. Choose from a Double Queen or King room, a Studio, one, two & three bedroom condominiums and eight luxurious penthouses. The Steamboat Grand also offers numerous dining optio ..read more

I am so excited to write this blog and share our trip to Steamboat Ski Resort with you. We recently got back from a 5 day, 3 ski day vacation and I took a lot of notes so that you could get as much info as possible about Steamboat Ski Resort. Located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Steamboat Ski offers 183 named trails and 23 lifts, this resorts gets legendary Champagne Powder Snow, with some ski season seeing over 400 inches of snow! We were fortunate enough to visit Steamboat Ski Resort in a week where they had received close to 5 feet of snow. (the mountain is currently sitting at 231inches ..read more

This year, we are finally took the plunge and are booking a ski vacation outside of Canada and heading to the Colorado Rockies. We were looking for something that would be all encompassing. A resort that had an airport close by, a village at the base, epic trails and power, and an iconic to town just around the corner. Well, it was easy enough to land on a destination, and that destination is: Steamboat! Located in northwest Colorado, Steamboat Resort is about 3-4 hours by car from the Denver airport, or only 45 minutes from the Hayden Airport. We were able to use our Air Canada Aeroplan Point ..read more

It’s Snowboard Vacation season! As I started to work on getting all my gear in order for my upcoming snowboard trip, it dawned on me. Packing for a snowboard trip is nothing like packing for a regular vacation. There is a lot more extra gear that needs to travel with you, and honestly it’s easy to miss an item or two. Fear not, I’ve been working diligently on making sure you have the ultimate snowboard trip packing list at your disposal! I’ve created the ultimate snowboard trip packing list to help you pack for your next ski or snowboard vacation. I’ve been on enough trips and know that less ..read more

I am so excited to be planning the ultimate family vacation to Kissimmee, Florida. Located at the heart of Central Florida, Kissimmee is 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), minutes from world-famous theme parks and attractions, and nestled in carefully preserved outdoor spaces so visitors can reconnect with nature, Kissimmee has been a place I’ve been looking to take the kids for a while. With months of school strikes, and the craziness of the holidays, planning our trip to Kissimmee, FL, has been a great escape. I knew there was a lot to do in Kissimmee, but as I dove deeper ..read more

Nestled within the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Montana offers an array of skiing and snowboarding options that cater to every winter enthusiast’s dreams. But what sets Montana apart is visitors won’t encounter those long lift lines that can dampen any ski trip. Whether you choose to stay at one of our world-class resorts or opt for a versatile basecamp approach, you’ll be greeted by a remarkable expanse of skiable terrain, offering more acres per skier than anywhere else in the United States. Arrive by day and be on the slopes by noon, then unwind with a plethora of ..read more