I drive my family crazy asking them about their holiday favourites, we usually go around the table at dinner each night when we are away and share our highlights from the day. When we were away for a month, I tracked this for our big group and it quickly became apparent that we like food a lot, with gelato as the clear winner. I created an Experienced it section as a way for you to hear from each of us about what most stands out from our trips.
Reconnect in Nature: A Mother-Daughter Weekend in the Woods
Mother-daughter weekend in a Sooke treehouse with reading, art, relaxation in the woods, followed by a must-visit breakfast at Shirley Delicious cafe.
2025: A Year of Family Travel
A year of family travel shaped by milestones, celebrations, grief, and transition-proving meaningful trips are about people, not distance.
The Best of Vancouver Island: A Family-Friendly Road Trip Itinerary You’ll Love
Discover the ultimate 10–14 day Vancouver Island family road trip featuring beaches, small towns, hidden gems, coastal hikes, great food, and unforgettable views.
How Far in Advance Should You Plan a Big Holiday?
A practical planning guide covering when to book flights, accommodation, transport, attractions and dining, with a complete timeline for big holidays.
Holding onto Time: How Our Family Holiday Traditions Have Evolved
Simplify your Christmas with family traditions that focus on togetherness, travel, and experiences—because the best gifts are memories made together.
Tofino & Ucluelet: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the beaches, hikes, sunsets and west coast dining as we share our favourite things to do in Tofino and Ucluelet.
Planit Adventures: 2024’s Best Family Travel Moments
Explore our family’s favourite 2024 travel destinations, beaches, foods, activities, and funniest moments for ultimate family vacation inspiration
Family Adventures in 2024: A Year of Travel and Memories
Discover our unforgettable family adventures of 2024, featuring top destinations, favourite moments, funny mishaps, and cherished memories.
Victoria: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the gardens, museums, cafes, and views from the skywalk. Check out a local family’s favourite things to do in Victoria.
Pender Island: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the beaches and trails on your next visit to Pender Island. Check out our family’s favourite things to do on Pender.
Hornby Island: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the beaches and trails on your next visit to Hornby Island. Check out our family’s favourite things to do on Hornby.
Whistler, Canada: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the mountains on your next visit to Whistler. Great food, natural beauty, and lots to keep your family busy. Check out our family’s favourite things to do in Whistler.
Vancouver, Canada: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the Canadian west coast on your next visit to Vancouver. Great food, natural beauty, and lots to keep your family busy. Check out our family’s favourite things to do in Vancouver.
Paris, France: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the vibrance of Paris through its history, art, food and culture as our family shares our favourite things from our visit to Paris.
Quadra Island, Canada: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Delve into the heart of Quadra Island, BC as our family shares our favourite things from our visits to this amazing island.
Athens, Greece: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the warmth of Athens hospitality, history and food as our family shares our favourite things from our visit to Greece.
GuideAlong: Unveiling New Travel Favourites You Will Love
Learn about our family’s experience with our first GuideAlong audio tour. It was unanimous, we can’t wait to try this again on our next road trip.
Maui, Hawaii: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Enjoy the warmth of Maui’s aloha spirit as our family shares our favourite things from our visit to this spectacular Hawaiian island.
In Search of the Best Shave Ice on Maui
A quest for the best shave ice on Maui led us to some interesting places and was a unique way to explore the island with the family.
Naxos, Greece: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Delve into the heart of Naxos, Greece as our family shares our favourite things from our visit to this beautiful Greek island.
Discover The Best Camping Places with Your Family
Explore these ultimate family camping destinations from our family’s best memories from our sleeping bags under the stars.
Sooke to Jordan River, Canada: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Delve into the heart of the small communities on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island, from Sooke to Jordan River, Canada with our family’s favourite things.
Port Renfrew, Canada: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Delve into the heart of Port Renfrew, Canada as our family shares our favourite things from our visits to this nature-lovers paradise.
Crete, Greece: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Delve into the heart of Crete, Greece as our family shares our favourite things from our visit to the picturesque Greek island.
London, England: 4 Interesting Things Not to Be Missed
Delve into the heart of London, England as our family shares our favourite things from our visit to the United Kingdom.