Experience

Once a year my cousins and I who live in different provinces in Canada head to New York City for a family vacation.  Generally we go in November, but this year we decided to go in December to enjoy all the Christmas lights and…

The wonderful people at Theme Park Insider have shared a photo of Diagon Alley in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion. Being a ravenous Potter fan, I had to pass it along! The addition is still under construction, but rumors as…

The ladies from Tourist Meets Traveler headed to NYC for 5 days of shopping and fun and over the next couple of weeks we will be writing several posts on all the things we saw and did during this holiday period. We were five women…

La Grande Dégustation de Montréal, roughly translated as The Montreal Grand Tasting from French, is an annual wine tasting event held in Canada's cultural capital and most charming city of Montreal, Quebec. The event, sponsored by AQAVBS…

Growing up, my family didn't have much in the way of disposable income. Today, in the current economic climate, it's wise to save versus spend. So, I have employed a tactic I grew up with - Free Fun. My mother is savvy beyond compare.…

If you should find yourself on the east side of The Big Island, and are a person who appreciates beauty, nature, and peace then you must visit the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, the "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean,"  which is located…

Ever since the 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' opened in Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure I have been theorizing what the expansion would entail. Oh yes, a gut feeling told me that more would come. Eventually, construction…

I have had the privilege of venturing to Chicago several times in my life. An eclectic mix of theater, art and museums compliment the architectural skyline that is anchored by buildings like the John Hancock Center. I won't forget the…

On a recent visit to Niagara Falls USA I had the opportunity to ride the iconic Maid of the Mist.  Can you believe people have been riding the boat since 1846?  It is one of North America's oldest tourist attractions with millions of…

If you are traveling this time of year, you are a savvy adventurer. First, because it is one of the best times of year to indulge in a vacation (click HERE to find out why) and second is thanks to Halloween! For my family, Halloween is…