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For those who are willing to try it, a road trip vacation with the kids will be a source of treasured, ever-lasting memories. But for a successful sojourn on the great open road, pre-planning must occur before putting the pedal to the metal. Vehicle Maintenance Before the Road Trip There’s some serious business that cannot be overlooked. It’s the not so fun but very important issue of vehicle maintenance. Have...Read More

Planning an adventure any time soon? Here are some top tips for staying healthy from a few seasoned experts. I bring enough PowerBars so I can eat them three times a day if necessary. I bring gels, and I always travel with a few packs of all-natural turkey jerky, so I have protein.—Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods It’s important to stay clean. Iodine to clean wounds....Read More

For most travelers, the biggest threat to their safety is vehicle accidents. And on road trips, both in the Canada and abroad, it’s important to take along a car seat or booster seat to protect infants and young children. About 1.2 million people die in vehicular accidents and as many as 50 million are injured each year, says the World Health Organization in its “Global Status Report on Road Safety.”...Read More

Allow me to share one of my best travel secrets: despite its ominous name, Death Valley National Park is not only very welcoming, but in fact one of our top favorite family vacation destinations. Don’t let the barren landscape fool you. Family vacations in Death Valley have it all: warm weather, outdoor adventure, swimming, biking, and hiking. When to Go: Death Valley is open year-round, but for most families’ purposes,...Read More

Tsawwassen to Pender Island (Otter Bay)IN EFFECT: September 8, 2009 to June 29, 2010 Leave Days Stops/Transfers Arrive 8:35 AM Sat 1 stop Galiano, transfer at Mayne 11:05 AM 10:10 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 2 stops Galiano, Mayne 12:20 PM 11:10 AM Sun 2 stops Galiano, Mayne 1:20 PM 4:05 PM # exceptions – see below Fri 2 stops Galiano, Mayne 6:15 PM 5:00 PM!! Sat transfer at...Read More