Calgary to Vancouver Island - COVID Travel with Kids
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by Holly Hassman
3y ago
Vancouver Island 2020 Summer Plan With travel restrictions, a pandemic and COVID, travelling in 2020 was tricky but not impossible. Here is a trip we took from Calgary to Ladysmith, BC with our family of five. GOOGLE MAP - https://bit.ly/3e4xOGh Bridal Veil Falls on route to Kamloops On July 18 to loaded up the car and headed to Kamloops (6 hours 51 minutes) We booked our Hotel at the Travel Lodge on Columbia Street. The pool was closed and they did not offer their free breakfast, but since we were only sleeping here, and the price was affordable and accommodations fit our family of five, th ..read more
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LA and Universal Studios | 2 days in Los Angelas
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by Holly Hassman
3y ago
We packed up from Palm Springs and headed to Los Angeles. It is a 2-hour drive. Make sure to travel in the morning or before the rush hour or this 2-hour drive can turn into a VERY long 3 hour drive. The Garland hotel. Our favourite family hotel in LA When staying in LA our family enjoys The Garland Hotel. Bright stylish suites, family rooms, outdoor heated pool and onsite restaurants are a few of our family features of this hotel. Named of the iconic actress Beverly Garland, this Boutique hotel only gets better with each visit. Once we checked in we quickly hopped on the free shuttle to Uni ..read more
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Alberta Badlands - Family Day Trip to Drumheller, Alberta
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
Dinosaur Capital of the World located in the Badlands of Drumheller, Alberta Ninety minutes from Calgary, AB is the town of Drumheller. It is also known and the Dinosaur Capital of the World. Recently our son who LOVES dinosaurs got to attend the camp of his dreams, Badlands Science Camp. It was though the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. He was able to experience being a paleontologist for an entire week. On pick up, we decided to check out all the sites of Drumhelle ..read more
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Seattle to San Francisco. Let’s Travel the Oregon Coast with Kids.
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
Let’s head on an epic road trip along the Washington, Oregon and California Coastlines! We have talked about travelling the Oregon Coast as a couple for a long time. So when planning our 2018 summer road trip we thought, let’s do it! Washington, Oregon and California Coastline. One Epic family adventure. We decided to hit the road with the boys, and in 15 days we went from Seattle to San Francisc0 To save some travel time we flew from Calgary to Seattle and back to Calgary from San Francisco. There was so much to see and do that we decided flying was a great way to save some time! Here is o ..read more
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Family Trip to Palm Springs | Dinosaurs, Hikes and Pool time
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
Endless desert family-friendly attractions and laid back atmosphere make Palm Spring a perfect destination spot! Palm Spring for Spring Break. Think amazing weather and endless family-friendly attractions. No matter the season, you can always count on Palm Springs for flawless weather and lots of fun in the California sun.  Palm Springs is only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, with an average of 350 days of sunshine each year and is the ultimate vacation spot for numerous family activities and fun in the sun.  We had two extra passengers along, Grandma and my niece. So making sure we had acc ..read more
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Day trip from Calgary to Johnston Canyon
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
Johnston Canyon Banff National Park Only a short drive from Calgary is a must-visit attraction located in the Banff National Park. Also one of the busiest. Follow eroded pathways full of rock tunnels, limestone, gorges and majestic waterfalls. Johnston Canyon is a 30-minute hike to the lower fall and a one hour hike to the upper falls. This year-round attraction requires a park pass, so don’t forget to pick one up on your way to the Bow Valley Parkway. Plan to go early, we hi ..read more
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Alberta Badlands - Family Day Trip to Drumheller, Alberta
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
Dinosaur Capital of the World located in the Badlands of Drumheller, Alberta Ninety minutes from Calgary, AB is the town of Drumheller. It is also known and the Dinosaur Capital of the World. Recently our son who LOVES dinosaurs got to attend the camp of his dreams, Badlands Science Camp. It was though the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. He was able to experience being a paleontologist for an entire week. On pick up, we decided to check out all the sites of Drumhelle ..read more
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British Columbia Hot Springs Loop with kids
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
We have been researching all the Hot Springs in BC and decided to pack up the kids for 11 nights and travel the loop. BC tourism offers a few travel loops and travel suggestions and is a great place to start your research. Hot springs are not just relaxing; they are also said to have health benefits like boosting blood circulation, promoting good sleep, and reducing stress. No matter which hot springs you go to for a soak, these waters provide an enticing, all-natural way to relax. We did our research and have decided to check out and book accommodation at (if you are an RV’er there are campin ..read more
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Travelling the Oregon Coast with Kids? Here is a suggested packing list!
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by Holly Hassman
4y ago
We thought we would share what we are packing in our Suitcase for travelling the Oregon Coast with Kids! I am guessing everyone is packing the essentials camera, money, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, bug spray and everyday clothing. But here are some other items which came in handy: Sweater or hoodie - we wore one almost every day to start the day! Raincoat - the weather is so drastic on the coast, you will encounter fog, rain, sun and storms! Water Shoes - this was a blessing suggested to us. We ordered ours from Amazon, and we used these almost every day! Types of Shoes - good walking shoes or ..read more
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