Oceanfront Beach House Retreat In what world does an oceanfront beach house retreat sound like a bad idea? None! Am I right? AibBnb has taken the accommodation world by storm! While not all traditional accommodation owners are loving the competition, I personally think it’s holding everyone to a higher standard. And that, I can get…
We ADORE our home province of Nova Scotia on Canada’s east coast. I feel like a lot of travel bloggers spend a ton of time exploring the world but very little exploring their own backyards (or maybe that’s just my perception). Brent and I made a conscious decision when we started that while we’re not…
A few years back, Brent and I decided that rather than giving gifts of “things” to our loved ones on special occasions we would give gifts of experiences. We’re privileged enough, as a family, that we all have everything need but what we all want more of is time with each other. So we started…
I know what you’re thinking…weird title right? Who wants and INCOMPLETE guide to Anna Maria Island? Well dearest blog readers, you do. And here’s why… We had the pleasure of spending 4 beautiful days on Anna Maria Island this year and while we had some wonderful adventures, we also realized that this is a place…
We’ve used AirBnB before but only for one off’s at the last minute and never outside of Canada so, essentially, this was our first true multi-night AirBnB experience. If you’re unfamiliar with the site, AirBnB is a place that gives homeowners the opportunity to rent out their properties to travellers. They’re often managed privately (by…
Saint Andrews by-the-sea and the Algonquin Resort It was nearly 10 years ago that I visited Saint Andrews, New Brunswick with my Mother and Grandmother on one of our annual “Three Generations Girls Trips” and I remember vividly, driving the trough the famous Algonquin Resort arch and saying, “Wow, I need to stay there”. It…
4 REASONS TO VISIT THE QUARTERDECK A mile of white sand and sweeping views of the ocean is only the beginning of the luxury that awaits you at the Quarterdeck. Located on the south shore of Nova Scotia, about 15 minutes from Liverpool, it’s no secret that the Quarterdeck is one of our absolute favourite…
5 Reasons to Choose a Vacation Rental with Lease Better This was our first time staying in a vacation rental so we weren’t sure what to expect when we pulled in to the driveway of this lovely vacation rental home in Chester, Nova Scotia. We’re accustomed to all sorts of different scenarios from luxury resorts…
A PERFECT DAY IN VERMONT: The Rabbit Hill Inn Have you ever been to a place that just “feels right”? That’s how we felt about Vermont and the Rabbit Hill Inn. During our road trip through New England we saw some truly beautiful sights but the moment we crossed the river into Vermont we just…
STAYING AT HARTSTONE INN & HIDEAWAY: A Seaside Village Retreat New England is famous for it’s Inns and B&B’s which was a major factor in our decision to road trip through the area. If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you know that we adore boutique style accommodations and make a point to…