For spring break this year we decided to take a family trip to Canada. We were looking for a destination that would have fair weather and where we could do a mix of outdoor and city activities. The flight from SFO to Vancouver is just under 2.5 hours making it an easy destination to travel to with our kiddos, plus it’s in the same time zone. We began our trip in Vancouver where we stayed for a few nights. After that we made our way to Victoria for 2 nights. Traveling with 2 little ones (3 & 5 years old) we tried to keep the itinerary flexible with plenty of wiggle room for rest and play. Since the weather was a little rainy we found some indoor activities to enjoy that we had not planned for and hope to go back again to enjoy some outdoor things that we missed.
Category: Travel
Japan Hotel Stays
One of the most important aspects of traveling is where to stay. You always want to find the best bang for your buck and somewhere that has a good location and comfy beds. Here are some of the places that we stayed at to give you some options of where to stay. For more tips…
Tips for Japan
We recently flew our first international trip after the pandemic with a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) and chose Japan as our destination! Since there is a lot of information out there about Japan already, I’ll be compiling a list of tips to help your personal planning hopefully be easier! We chose…
Family Vacation to Hawaii Big Island
Since we had little ones, we kept on the conservative side during COVID regarding travel. Finally we felt numbers were low enough for a family vacation and our youngest kid’s first time flying (before he turns two!). It was also an easy choice since there are so many direct flights from any of the Bay…
Traveling to Disneyland with Young Children
It’s time to take that Disneyland trip you’ve been waiting for! So many things have changed since we last visited years ago pre pandemic and pre kids! We now have little ones (2 and 4 year olds, and 1 and 3 year olds) with us to experience the magic and Disneyland has made plenty of…
Sunny Days in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera” with its beaches, shopping, and leisure lifestyle. Not only does it have gorgeous Spanish Colonial architecture, there is much to do to keep you busy or relaxed for a nice getaway. Stay We stayed at Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara during our visit. We loved their beautiful…
Morgan Winery: Organic & Sustainable Wines
A glass of Morgan Winery wine never disappoints. Morgan Winery is located in Carmel’s Santa Lucia Highlands and focuses on organic and sustainable farming while at the same time staying innovative in the wine making process. We love their pinots, they are extremely well balanced and are superb to open right away or save for a special occasion. Their bottles are perfect for enjoying with a summer meal, al fresco!
Relaxing in Paradise: Oahu, Hawaii
When you’re looking for a warm, relaxing getaway from the Bay Area, Hawaii should be your top choice! If you’re on the lookout, prices can be as low as $350 round trip for direct flights from any of the Bay Area airports (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose). We took advantage of one of these…
A Glimpse of Taipei, Taiwan
We decided to make a week long visit to Taipei, Taiwan as our big trip of the year. We’ve heard great things about it’s food, culture, people, and weather this time of the year. Below is a brief guide of some of our experiences there. After spending a week there, we want to go back…
A Visit Back in Time: Virginia City
If you’ve ever wanted to make a visit into the past to see what it was like in America in the 1800s, Virginia City, NV is the perfect place. Located just 30 mins drive from Reno-Tahoe Airport, as you drive around the last bend you suddenly feel like you’ve traveled back in time with the…
Family Ski Trip to Banff and Lake Louise
We visited Banff National Park in Canada a couple of summers ago and fell in love with the nature and landscape. Being avid skiers, we knew we had to make a trip back to experience their amazing ski terrain and to see the park in the wintertime.
A Holiday Stay in Temecula
For the Holidays, we wanted to do a small getaway with family somewhere not too far and not too crowded. Since we have family in the South, we decided Temecula would be the perfect place for a visit.
Temecula is known as the Wine Country of Southern California located an hour Southeast of LA and an hour Northeast of San Diego. Wineries fill the hillsides and a lot of history can be found in Old Town Temecula with buildings dating from the 1800s.
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