Calgary to Banff

Girl time was on the menu this week. My dear friend Louise and I packed our bags and took a 4 1/2 hour flight to Calgary to visit my sister. The 3:30 am drive to Hamilton’s John C. Monro airport in the pouring rain was stressful but once there, parking was only a short walk to the small terminal which was quick and easy to navigate. The West Jet flight with …

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Miami and Home

By 10:30am we had disembarked the ship and rented a car for the day. We travelled into Miami to visit Jungle Island. Unfortunately it was a super busy day there and the on site parking was full so we had to fight the traffic and go to the shuttle lot…two hours later we finally entered the park. Despite the crowds we enjoyed the birds and animals. Many of them …

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Getting Away from it All

My husband and I aren’t normally the type. It began gradually. We didn’t even realize when it became habit. First we did it privately at home, only on a weekly basis. Then we started buying in bulk from group couponing internet sites, and soon we were influencing friends to join in. Now after going twenty-one days straight, we are firmly addicted. With our twenties firmly behind us, my husband …

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Washington, DC: A Great Vacation when on a Budget

Washington, D.C. is a fascinating city located in the heart of American political life. It is easy to stay within a budget when visiting. Even if you are in a>plan, you can visit many attractions in Washington without burning a hole in your pocket (most are free). Before leaving home,make sure you prepare a list of places to visit without hiring a tour operatoror guide. Here are a few …

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