We love staying in hotels that have been around for years and years for their charm, history, and character, but there’s also something to be said about a staying somewhere that’s brand-new. The words modern, fresh, and contemporary come to mind when I think of our experience at Victoria, BC’s DoubleTree Hotel. We stayed here during our recent visit to Vancouver Island (you can view our 7-day itinerary here), and we were quite pleased with the visit!
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During our recent trip to Vancouver Island, BC last month, we really only had one day to explore the Pacific Rim National Park, so we needed to make the most of it! Two of the biggest draws in the park are the beaches and the rain forest, so in selecting the main hike for our morning, Schooner Cove was the clear choice since it would provide us with a little bit of both!
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We often get poked fun of or are the recipients of eye rolls because of how far in advance we plan for travel, but we have our reasons for making travel arrangements ahead of time! While I know it’s not for everyone, and we certainly don’t end up scheduling in advance for every trip, I wanted to share why we plan ahead, and why we think it’s such a good thing for families to consider.
At the time I’m actually writing this post, summer vacation is about 3 months away, so it really is smart to be thinking about trip ideas and booking tickets and lodging if you haven’t already!
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When I was a mom of one, I never thought twice about one-on-one outings with Bergen (our 4-year old). That was just life as I knew it, the regular routine of errands or adventures. Now as a mom of two, even though that 2nd child can’t even walk or talk (and she’s often quite content tagging along in the carrier or stroller), opportunities where it’s just the two of us, mother and son, are so precious.
Not only do I get to experience life with my little guy without distraction and interruptions for “baby stuff”, but all the typical ways that he tends to misbehave seem to disappear. I know it’s because I can give him my full attention and it’s not necessarily the destination or what we happen to be doing. Just going to Goodwill together is such a blast! Bergen senses that my focus is on him, and he doesn’t need to do anything special, or outrageous in order to connect with me. [Read more…]
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We just returned from our much anticipated road trip to Vancouver Island with visits to Victoria and Tofino! We have many stories to share, with ups and downs worth reflecting on, but first I wanted to give you an overview of our journey! Vancouver Island, located in British Columbia on the Pacific coast of Canada, truly is a special place, and I can’t wait to dive into the specifics and tell some of the tales of our adventure.
In the meantime though, here you’ll find our 7-day itinerary with activity highlights, and some of the restaurants we chose for our meals (one of our favorite parts of travel). You’ll see that we broke up our roughly 7 days of travel into 2 destinations: Victoria & Tofino. This provided a great balance of city and small town. Victoria is British Columbia’s capital city, and while it’s smaller than it’s close neighbor Vancouver, it’s still a thriving metropolis with a population of about 350,000 in the greater area. Tofino is a small coastal town (about 4.5 hours from Victoria) on the Pacific Ocean of just under 2,000 residents.
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We live in Seattle, with kids (one of whom is particularly rambunctious) and a dog, so getting outside in the rain is necessary for us. Spending time outdoors brings us pleasure, and keeps us from growing too stir crazy. We rely on our walks and hikes for exercise, stress relief, and plain enjoyment as a family.
When it rains, we try not to let it hold us back, so I took some time to reflect on what helps us through the less than ideal conditions.
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