If you are traveling on a budget and you want to spend more of your money on attractions and sightseeing than on a hotel, check out these great Vancouver budget hotels. Some hotels in Vancouver are just too pricey for most tourists, but you'll find these budget hotels to be comfortable, clean and close to where all the action is.​​​

Summertime is usually a celebrative time for families. The kids are off school and it's usually a time where summer plans are made and exciting family fun happens. Generally, most families make plans to spend a lot of their time outdoors with their kids. What if you are going through a divorce or already divorced? What do divorced parents do when the summer months roll around? How can they make it easier on themselves and the kids? Here are some tips on how you can make it easier on the both of

A large majority of kids begin to feel insecure as they develop into tweens and teens. They start to question their personal worth and compare themselves to their peers, close friends and other families. Adolescents is a very delicate time for children and it can sometimes determine how they feel about themselves and how they will feel about themselves for the future. We as parents can help our children understand that they are good enough just the way they are. We can encourage them and help b

As we become adults and travel through our 20s and early 30s with amazing enthusiasm about the future, we also tend to put our inner child aside, or maybe ignore them completely. While it is ok to move through life with career motivation and drive, it is important that we always remember where we started out in life. Sometimes with all the hustle and bustle of busy work schedules and other various life responsibilities, we forget about the little child within us that will always require nurturi

Cruises are filled with world-class experiences, exotic ports of call, fabulous onboard shopping, and adventures that can change your entire outlook on the world. Only on a cruise vacation can you choose to dine on fine cuisine, dance the evening away, fall in love with history, and witness the rise and fall of the sun from atop the ocean. Before you book the cruise that's perfect for you, ask yourself these three key questions: 1. What Type of Cruise Vacation Are You Looking For? Are you loo

Thinking about taking a cruise to Japan this year? If you're heading to this fascinating, culturally rich island nation, make time to visit the world-famous Imperial Palace. The Tokyo Imperial Palace, also known as "Kokyo," is a 1.32-square-mile park area that is home to the emperor of Japan and his family. Located in the Chiyoda area of Tokyo, this beautiful, expansive estate contains not only the imperial family's home, but also the main palace, a museum, a music hall, archives, administrativ

When we stepped into our 625-foot Sauvignon One-Bedroom Suite, we were pleased to see all of the convenient amenities and features. It was ideal for a small family as it had a king size bed and a pull-out sofa bed. Our son, 3, (who is way past sleeping in a crib) was still able to cuddle up and be cosy in the crib provided. We loved the fully stocked kitchen with a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, large fridge and more. It was very helpful to have the kitchen while travelling with a toddl

This tasting menu was perfectly paired with a fantastic selection of fine wines, which offered a variety of flavours and taste bud-awakening experiences. Our meal began with Wind Water Men Sake, Junmai and the Suzuki Sashimi with grated chili daikon radish and ponzu sauce. Normally, I am not a sashimi lover, but this dish was very tasty and extremely fresh, and we both really loved the ponzu sauce for dipping. It was a great start to the meal and got us excited about the next dish. (My cell phon

A destination wedding is one of the most unique wedding celebration styles that a couple can have, but what happens when your special day in the tropics is just around the corner and you haven’t found ‘something blue‘ yet? I know how I was when I was frantically searching for something blue and unique before getting married on the beach in Mexico last May, and believe me, it wasn’t pretty. There are loads of ideas that you can use as your something blue, from blue flowers and blue toenail polis

If guests want to see some of the action that goes on ‘behind the scenes’, two chef tables are set up adjacent to the kitchen where guests can see the workings of a world-class chef and team. Behind the long cherry wood bar, West displays over 500 bottles of wine which is definitely picture worthy as you won’t see this type of display in many restaurants. Guests can sit at the bar and enjoy flavourful cocktails composed of juices, creative infusions and herbs while they mingle with other West di